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# Add Booking to Google Business Profile

> Step-by-step guide to adding your Bella Booking link to Google Business Profile so clients can book from Google Search and Maps

## Introduction

Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is one of the most valuable places to add your booking link. When clients search for your business on Google or browse Google Maps, they'll see a direct link to book — no extra steps required.

This guide walks through the setup process step by step.

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## Prerequisites

Before you start, you'll need:

* A Google Business Profile for your business (if you don't have one, [create one here](https://business.google.com))
* Your Bella Booking URL (find it on the **Online booking** page in the app)
* Access to the Google account that manages your business listing

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**Note:** Google occasionally updates the Business Profile interface. The exact navigation may look slightly different depending on whether you access GBP from [business.google.com](https://business.google.com), Google Search, or Google Maps. The field you're looking for is typically called "Appointment URL" or "Booking link".

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## Step-by-step setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Google Business Profile Manager">
    Visit [business.google.com](https://business.google.com) and sign in with the Google account that manages your business.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your business">
    If you manage multiple business listings, select the one you want to add the booking link to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Edit Profile">
    Click **Edit Profile** from the main dashboard. This opens your business information editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to the Contact tab">
    In the Edit Profile view, select the **Contact** tab. This is where you manage phone numbers, website, and booking links.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your booking URL">
    Look for the **Appointment URL** field (it may also be labelled "Booking link" or "Appointment link"). Paste your Bella Booking URL into this field.

    **Tip:** Copy your booking URL from the Online booking page in Bella Booking to ensure accuracy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your changes">
    Click **Save**. Google typically reflects changes within a few hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24 hours.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Verifying it works

After saving, check that your booking link appears correctly:

1. Search for your business name on Google
2. Look for your Google Business Profile panel on the right side
3. You should see a **Book** or **Book online** link/button
4. Click it to confirm it opens your Bella Booking page

**Note:** It may take a few hours for the link to appear after you first add it.

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## Troubleshooting

**The booking link doesn't appear**

* Wait 24 hours — Google can take time to process changes
* Verify you saved the URL in the **Appointment URL** field specifically, not the general website field
* Make sure your Google Business Profile is verified and published

**The link goes to the wrong page**

* Double-check the URL you pasted matches your booking URL exactly
* Copy the URL fresh from the Online booking page in Bella Booking

**I don't see the Appointment URL field**

* This field is available for most business categories in Google Business Profile
* If your business category doesn't show this field, you can add your booking URL to the **Website** field instead

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## FAQs

**Q: Is this the same as Reserve with Google?**
A: They're complementary, and Bella supports both. Reserve with Google is a deeper integration that places a Book button on your Google listing so clients book directly from Search and Maps. Adding your booking URL here simply links to your booking page — it's quicker to set up and works with any business category. Many businesses use both.

**Q: Do I need to pay for this?**
A: No. Adding a booking link to Google Business Profile is completely free.

**Q: Can I add different booking links for different locations?**
A: Yes. Each Google Business Profile listing has its own Appointment URL field. Add the location-specific booking URL to each listing.

**Q: Will this work on Google Maps too?**
A: Yes. The booking link appears in both Google Search results and Google Maps when clients view your business profile.