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Connect Google Business Profile to your restaurant website

Connect Google Business Profile to Sitebite and strengthen your local visibility in Google Maps.

Note: this connection is currently unavailable. Due to restrictions from Google, it’s currently not possible to connect Sitebite to your Google Business listing this way. We’re working on a solution.

What is Google Business Profile?

Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is your free business listing in Google Maps and local search results. It shows your opening hours, location, photos, reviews, and a link to your site. For restaurants, it’s arguably the most important local SEO channel: many guests find you here first. The Sitebite connection links your listing via OAuth, so your site and your Google listing stay aligned.

Why connect Google Business Profile to your Sitebite site?

Your Google listing is often the first impression. A solid connection with your site strengthens both. What it gives you, once the connection is available again:

OAuth connection. Securely connect your Google Business listing to Sitebite.
Consistent information. Opening hours and contact details aligned between your site and Google.
Strengthened local SEO. A well-maintained listing improves your position in local results.
More trust. Reviews and photos convince guests to choose you.
Found directly. Appear in Maps and “restaurant near me” searches.

Local visibility is crucial for restaurants. Also see our article on local SEO for restaurants.

How to connect Google Business Profile in Sitebite (once available)

Go to Integrations → Google Business Profile in your Sitebite dashboard.
Complete the OAuth connection with your Google account.
Authorise access to your business listing.
Save. Your listing is connected.

Practical uses for restaurants

Being found in Google Maps and local searches.
Keeping opening hours consistent between your site and Google.
Using reviews and photos to convince your guests.
Strengthening your most important local SEO channel.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an existing Google Business listing?

Yes. You’ll connect an existing listing via OAuth, once that’s possible again. Don’t have one yet? Create it with Google first.

What exactly does the OAuth connection do?

Via OAuth, you give Sitebite secure access to your business listing, with no need to share your password. You can always revoke this access.

Does it improve my local ranking?

A well-maintained listing, consistent with your site, contributes to your local visibility. The connection will help maintain that consistency once it’s active again.

Want to work more on your visibility? Also see how to connect Google Search Console and Toppi.

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