Prerequisites

Google My Business Profile - A verified Google My Business profile with business information and activity

Business Verification - Verified business location and contact information with Google

Performance Data - At least 30 days of search performance and customer interaction data

Google Account - Google account with management access to your business profile

Connection Methods

Google OAuth

Secure connection using Google OAuth with read-only access to your business profile insights.

Business Manager Access

Connect multiple locations through Google My Business account management.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Google My Business Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select Google My Business:

Google My Business connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Authenticate with Google

Click "Connect with Google" and sign in with your Google account:

Google My Business OAuth authentication

Step 3: Select Business Locations

Choose which business locations you want to analyze:

Google My Business location selection

Required Selections:

Google Account

Datapad only requests read-only access to your Google My Business insights and never modifies your business information or posts.

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your Google My Business data is connected:

"How has my local search visibility trended over the past quarter?"

"Which customer actions (calls, visits, directions) are most common for my business?"

"What patterns do I see in customer reviews and how can I improve ratings?"

"How do my business photos and posts perform in terms of customer engagement?"

"When do customers search for my business most frequently throughout the week?"

"How does my local search performance compare to similar businesses in my area?"

💬 Local SEO Tips

Focus on customer action trends rather than just search impressions

Ask about review response strategies to improve customer satisfaction

Request seasonal analysis for local business planning

Use photo performance insights to optimize visual content strategy

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the Google My Business API to fetch your business profile insights, search performance data, and customer interaction metrics. Our AI analyzes local search patterns, customer behavior, and review sentiment to provide specific recommendations for improving your local online presence and attracting more customers to your business.

Troubleshooting

Authorization failed

If Google My Business authorization fails:

Ensure you have management access to the business profile
Check that your business is verified and active on Google
Verify your Google account isn't restricted by organization policies
Try connecting directly through Google My Business dashboard first

Missing insights data

If performance data is missing:

Verify your business has been active for at least 30 days
Check that your business profile is complete with all required information
Ensure your business appears in Google Search and Maps
Confirm your business category and information are accurate

Limited data access

If you're seeing limited performance data:

Verify your business meets Google's minimum requirements for insights
Check that your business has sufficient search volume for statistical data
Ensure customer interactions are being properly tracked
Contact support if data appears incomplete despite meeting requirements