Cart is empty If you’re a company or professional who uses Google My Business to manage the online presence of local businesses, you may want to access Google My Business APIs to integrate the platform with your solutions or automate some tasks with software. In this article, we will talk about requesting access to the Google My Business API and for what purposes it could be useful to you.
Why requesting access to Google My Business APIs
Google My Business APIs offer features that can greatly improve the management of the online presence of the businesses you manage. Among the multiple possibilities, you would requesting access to the Google My Business API whenever you want to:
- Publishing updates for managed businesses.The APIs allow you to schedule the publication of posts, offers, and updates about your business. This can help you save valuable time that you can dedicate to other tasks.
- Managing visibility and reviews. With access to Google My Business APIs, you can monitor the visibility of your business. You will be ableto understand which keywords the business listings appear for on Google search and Maps. Additionally, you can view and respond to reviews from customers of managed businesses.
- Claiming the listings of your new clients. The APIs allow you to search for and request management of the Google My Business listings of your clients. This process is semi-automatable, but with some adjustments to the source code, it is possible to automatize it.
How to request access to Google My Business API
To request access to Google My Business APIs, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Google Cloud Console. Sign in to the Google Cloud Console using the same credentials as your Google My Business account. It’s important to log in with a business account rather a personal one, otherwise your request will be rejected. To create a business account, read the article on the reference page.
- Create a new project. Create a new project in the Google Cloud Console. Enter a name for the project and click “Create”. Take note of the ID and number of your newly created project.
- Request access to the APIs. Use the API activation request form and wait for a confirmation Google message. This process usually takes 2-3 business days. Keep an eye on your Google account-associated inbox and reply to any questions in your gmail account inbox. You will typically be asked to confirm that you are the one who requested access to the APIs. In that case, you simply need to respond affirmatively to the email you receive.
- Configure the Google My Business APIs. Access the Google Cloud Console API configuration page for Google My Business and enable the modules you need to use.
- Create a new API key and service account. Create a new OAuth API key on the API configuration page for the enabled project. You can also create a service account to simplify the authentication processes for your software, but this is entirely optional.
- You’re now ready to use the APIs. You can refer to our articles for further guidance or contact us for consultation.
