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Google Business Profile Tests Cross-Location Posts

Google appears to be testing a “Copy post” option that lets businesses share one update across multiple Google Business Profiles.

  • A "Copy post" option lets business owners select multiple profiles to share updates across locations
  • The feature appears in testing with select accounts managing multiple business locations
  • No official announcement or rollout timeline has been provided by Google
Google Business Profile Tests Cross-Location Posts

Google Business Profile appears to be testing a feature that lets managers share the same update across multiple locations from a single dialog.

Tim Capper reported seeing the option. After publishing an update, a “Copy post” dialog appears with the prompt: “Copy the update to other profiles you manage.”

The interface displays a list of business locations with checkboxes so you can choose which profiles receive the same update.

We’ve asked Google for comment on availability and eligibility requirements and will update this article if we receive a response.

What’s New

From what’s visible in the screenshots, the workflow streamlines cross-posting for multi-location accounts.

You publish an update to one profile, then immediately see a pop-up listing other profiles you manage.

You can select one or many locations and post the same update without repeating the process.

Why It Matters

If you manage multiple locations, this could save time by reducing repetitive posting. It may also help keep messaging consistent across locations.

Make sure updates remain locally relevant before copying them everywhere.

How To Check If You Have Access

If you manage more than one profile in the same account, publish a standard update to one location.

If your account is in the test, you should see a “Copy post” dialog immediately after posting, with a list of other profiles you manage.

If You Don’t See It

Not all accounts will have access during tests. Keep posting as usual and check again periodically. If you manage many locations, confirm that all profiles are grouped under the same account with the correct permissions.

Looking Ahead

If Google proceeds with a wider launch, expect details on supported post types, scheduling, and limits. We’ll update this story if Google confirms the feature or publishes documentation.

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