For Google Business Profile

Show up in local Google search every week.

velociPost writes Google Business Profile posts in your voice, auto-publishes them on a weekly cadence through the official Google API, and keeps your local listing active — which is how local businesses rank higher in Google Search and Maps.

Official Google Business Profile API · formerly Google My Business
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Why Google Business Profile

The single highest-leverage listing a local business has.

For most local businesses, Google Business Profile isn't just a marketing channel — it's the front door. Someone searches "plumber near me," and Google's local 3-pack determines who gets the call.

Google's local algorithm rewards active listings. Profiles that post regularly, keep photos fresh, and show up as "active" outrank profiles that don't — even when all else is equal. Posting weekly is the single easiest signal you can send.

46%
Of Google searches are local intent
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Listings in the local pack
Ranking in Google's local 3-pack — the top three listings shown with a map for local searches — drives the overwhelming majority of local business discovery. Profile activity is one of the signals Google uses to decide who ranks there. velociPost keeps yours active.
What it does for Google Business Profile

Everything Google needs from your profile, handled weekly.

velociPost isn't a social tool with GBP bolted on — it's a workflow built for local businesses whose visibility depends on showing up when someone's ready to buy.

AI-written GBP posts

Every post is drafted in your brand voice, grounded in your services and service area. Written for Google's local search algorithm — not copied from an Instagram caption.

Weekly cadence, auto-scheduled

Set once, runs forever. One to two posts per week is the local-SEO sweet spot, and velociPost publishes on your schedule without you opening the GBP dashboard again.

Local keywords, built in

Every post naturally includes your service area, services, and "near me" phrases — the language Google's local algorithm looks for. No keyword stuffing; just written the way local customers actually search.

Photo posts

GBP posts perform better with imagery. Use your own uploaded photos or AI-generated images via Recraft V3 — auto-sized for Google's preview card format.

Official Google API

Publishing happens via the Google Business Profile API — the same supported path that every verified developer tool uses. No browser automation, no unofficial workarounds.

Content rules on GBP copy

Required disclaimers, banned claims, mandatory brand phrases — enforced on every Google post pre-generation. Particularly useful for licensed trades and regulated services.

What velociPost publishes

The two GBP post types that actually matter.

Google Business Profile supports several post types. velociPost focuses on the two that drive real activity for most local businesses — What's New and Offer posts.

What's New posts

Your regular weekly posts — updates, tips, community content, seasonal notes. The workhorse format that keeps your profile active and gives Google something fresh to surface.

Good uses
  • Service tips or how-tos relevant to your customers
  • Community updates, local events, seasonal reminders
  • New services, team announcements, certifications
  • Before-and-afters, project spotlights, case studies

Offer posts

Promotions, deals, and limited-time specials with a built-in start and end date. Shown prominently on your profile during the offer window, with a clear CTA chip that clicks through to claim.

Good uses
  • Seasonal discounts ("15% off AC tune-ups through May")
  • First-visit specials for new customers
  • Package deals or bundle pricing windows
  • Holiday-specific promotions with clear end dates
Why it moves the needle

Regular GBP posts are a local SEO signal.

Google's local ranking algorithm considers three main factors: relevance, distance, and prominence. Profile activity contributes to prominence — and posting is the single easiest way to keep your activity signal up.

Relevance.

velociPost writes posts with your service terms and local area naturally included — the kind of language that tells Google's algorithm exactly what you do and where you do it.

Prominence.

Active profiles outrank inactive ones. Weekly posts are one of the clearest signals Google has that your listing is maintained and worth surfacing in local search.

Conversion.

A listing with recent posts, fresh photos, and a real-looking "Latest post" card converts more clicks into calls than a dormant listing. The post that shows up matters.

One-time connect

Two minutes through Google's OAuth.

Connect your Google Business Profile through Google's official OAuth — the same authorization flow every verified developer tool uses. Safe for your account, revocable any time.

Official Google Business Profile API. Nothing else.

velociPost is built on Google's official Business Profile API — the supported path for third-party tools to post, read insights, and manage listings. The connect flow runs through Google's own OAuth screen.

Your password is never stored. No browser automation runs in the background. velociPost is authorized to post to your Business Profile and read post analytics — nothing more. Revoke access any time from your Google Account security settings.

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Click Connect Google Business in velociPost Settings
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Sign in with Google on Google's official OAuth screen
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Select your Business Profile and grant post permissions
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Connected. velociPost takes it from here.
The rest of the stack

GBP doesn't live in isolation.

Most local businesses run Google Business Profile alongside Facebook, Instagram, and sometimes TikTok. velociPost handles all of them from one place — same knowledge base, same content engine, platform-appropriate output.

Knowledge base

Your service area, services, certifications, and brand voice feed every GBP post. Same knowledge base drives every platform.

Content rules

Required disclaimers, required license numbers, mandatory phrases — enforced on every GBP post. Useful for licensed trades and regulated services.

Cadence & controls

Set GBP to 1× or 2× per week — the local-SEO sweet spot. Different cadences per platform from one settings panel.

FAQ

Google Business Profile, answered.

Can velociPost post to Google Business Profile?

Yes. Connect your Google Business Profile once through the official Google OAuth flow, and velociPost writes posts in your brand voice, schedules them on your calendar, and auto-publishes via the official Google Business Profile API at your scheduled times. No manual logging into the GBP dashboard every week.

Does velociPost replace Google My Business?

Google renamed Google My Business to Google Business Profile in 2022 — the product is the same, just renamed. velociPost works with the current Google Business Profile API and handles the posting side of your listing. You'll still manage hours, services, photos, and reviews from within Google Business Profile itself; velociPost automates the recurring post workflow.

Why post to Google Business Profile?

Regular GBP posts are a local SEO signal. Google's local algorithm rewards listings that stay active — fresh posts, updated hours, new photos — with better visibility in "near me" searches and the local 3-pack. For most small businesses, showing up in local Google Search is the single highest-impact place to show up online. Posting weekly is the easiest way to stay active.

What kinds of Google Business Profile posts does velociPost write?

Two of the main post types at launch: What's New (your regular posts — updates, tips, community content) and Offer (promotions, deals, limited-time specials). Both are native GBP post types and published via the official API. Each post includes a local-SEO-tuned title, body, and optional image.

How often should I post to Google Business Profile?

Weekly is the sweet spot for most local businesses. Google's local algorithm considers "profile activity" as a ranking factor, and one post per week keeps your listing active without over-saturating. velociPost defaults to 1–2 posts per week for Google Business Profile and lets you adjust per workspace.

Does velociPost include local keywords in GBP posts?

Yes. Every Google Business Profile post is written with local SEO in mind — including your service area, service types, and relevant "near me" phrases naturally in the body. The knowledge base captures your location and services during onboarding, and content rules can require specific local keywords on every post.

Does velociPost handle Google reviews?

Not at launch. Review response automation is on the roadmap for a later release. For now, velociPost focuses on the posting side — the workflow that's weekly, recurring, and most time-consuming. Review responses are better handled inside Google Business Profile directly, where you can see the full review context.

Is velociPost safe for my Google Business Profile?

Yes. velociPost uses Google's official OAuth and the Google Business Profile API — the same permissions model used by every verified Google developer tool. No passwords stored, no browser automation, no unofficial workarounds. You can revoke velociPost's access any time from your Google Account security settings.

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