Linking your Google account to your WordPress website can enable various features and integrations. While your Google account can be linked for services like Google Analytics, Search Console, or login purposes, the steps outlined in the provided reference specifically detail how to connect your Google account for Google My Business.
Below are the exact steps based on the provided reference to link your Google account for Google My Business integration via the WordPress dashboard.
Connecting Google My Business to WordPress
Connecting your Google My Business account allows you to manage certain aspects of your Google listing directly from your WordPress dashboard, such as publishing updates to your Business Profile.
Follow these simple steps to establish the connection:
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Access Your Dashboard: Begin by visiting your website's dashboard. If you are on WordPress.com, this is your primary starting point.
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Navigate to Marketing Settings: Depending on whether you are using WordPress.com or a self-hosted WordPress site (WP-Admin), the path to the marketing settings differs slightly:
- On WordPress.com: Navigate to Tools → Marketing, then click on the “Connections” tab.
- On Self-Hosted (WP-Admin): Navigate to Hosting → Marketing, then click on the “Connections” tab.
You can visualize the navigation paths like this:
Platform Navigation Path WordPress.com Tools → Marketing → Connections Self-Hosted (WP-Admin) Hosting → Marketing → Connections -
Find and Connect Google My Business: Scroll down the list of available connections until you find the Google My Business option. Click the “Connect” button next to it.
Clicking the "Connect" button will typically initiate a standard Google authorization process, where you will be prompted to log into your Google account (if not already logged in) and grant WordPress permission to access and manage your Google My Business profile(s). Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Google to complete the authorization.
Once authorized, your Google account will be linked to your WordPress site specifically for Google My Business integration, allowing you to utilize the features enabled by this connection within your WordPress dashboard.
