Google My Business (GMB) is a powerful tool for businesses to manage their online presence. It allows businesses to create and manage their listings on Google Maps, as well as post updates, respond to customer reviews, and more. However, if the business changes ownership or management, it is important to transfer the GMB listing to the new owner or manager. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to transfer ownership of a Google My Business listing.
Step 1: Request Access from the Current Owner
The first step in transferring ownership of a GMB listing is to request access from the current owner. The current owner must be logged into their Google account and have access to the GMB listing in order for them to grant access. To request access, go to the GMB dashboard and click on “Manage Location” at the top right corner of the page. Then click on “Users” in the left-hand menu and select “Invite New Users” at the top right corner of that page. Enter the email address of the new owner or manager and select “Owner” from the dropdown menu next to it. Then click “Send Invitation” at the bottom right corner of that page.
Step 2: Accept Invitation
Once an invitation has been sent, it must be accepted by the new owner or manager before they can gain access to manage the GMB listing. The new owner or manager will receive an email with instructions on how to accept their invitation. They must follow these instructions in order for them to gain access and become an owner or manager of that GMB listing.
Step 3: Transfer Ownership
Once an invitation has been accepted by a new owner or manager, they can then transfer ownership of that GMB listing by going back into their Google account and clicking on “Manage Location” at the top right corner of their dashboard page again. Then click on “Users” in the left-hand menu and select “Transfer Ownership” at the top right corner of that page. Enter in all required information such as name, email address, phone number, etc., then click “Transfer Ownership” at bottom right corner of that page. This will officially transfer ownership of that GMB listing from one user account to another user account.
Step 4: Remove Old Owner/Manager
Once ownership has been transferred successfully, it is important for security purposes that all old owners/managers are removed from having any access rights over that GMB listing anymore. To do this, go back into your Google account and click on “Manage Location” at top right corner again then click on “Users” in left-hand menu again and select “Remove User Access Rights” at top right corner this time around instead of selecting Transfer Ownership like before when you were transferring ownership earlier in Step 3 above this one here now (Remove Old Owner/Manager). Select all old owners/managers you want removed from having any access rights over this particular GMB listing anymore then click Remove User Access Rights button at bottom right corner this time around instead of Transfer Ownership button like before when you were transferring ownership earlier in Step 3 above this one here now (Remove Old Owner/Manager). This will officially remove all old owners/managers from having any access rights over this particular GMB listing anymore so no one else can gain unauthorized access over it anymore after you have done this step here now (Remove Old Owner/Manager).
Conclusion
Transferring ownership of a Google My Business Listing is an important process for businesses who are changing management or ownership structure. By following these four steps outlined above – Request Access from Current Owner; Accept Invitation; Transfer Ownership; Remove Old Owner/Manager – businesses can ensure that their online presence remains secure while also allowing them to take advantage of all features available through Google My Business Listings such as posting updates, responding customer reviews, etc..