TLDR:
- Copy ALL your special hours from one location to others.
- Accessible via mobile & desktop.
- Only for accounts up to 100 locations.
Special hours in Google becomes a bit easier.
Managing special hours on your Google Business Profile for holidays, closures, or modified schedules just got a bit easier! Google has introduced a new feature that allows you to set special hours for one location and seamlessly copy them to multiple locations directly from your profile—whether you're on mobile (via Maps) or desktop. This is the first bulk editing feature in Google Business, saving you time.
How it works
Here’s a quick guide on how to utilize this new feature:
- Go to your business location and click "edit profile".
- Select "Hours" and scroll towards Special hours.
- Click on the pencil to add new special hours.
- Add the special hours for this single location. Click "Save"
- Select all other locations you want to copy these hours to. You can select "Select all" or location by location. Click "Save".
All selected locations will automatically adopt the exact same special hours, overriding any existing ones. Be sure to double-check your selections before saving to avoid any unintended changes!
We have added print screens for all steps:
Important Considerations
While this feature is incredibly useful, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind:
- Account limitations: This feature is currently only available for accounts managing 100 locations or fewer. If you’re part of a larger brand with more than 100 locations, you may not have access to this feature.
- Clear old hours first: Before using the "Copy Hours" feature, it’s advisable to clear any old hours. It will copy everything, including special hours from three holidays ago. To ensure accuracy, take a moment to review and clear any outdated hours.
- Full override: Keep in mind that this feature performs a full override. Any special hours already set at the selected locations will be replaced with the new hours you are copying.
Accessibility
This new feature is available on both mobile (via Google Maps) and desktop, making it convenient for you to manage your business hours on the go or from your office.
In conclusion, the ability to bulk-manage special hours across multiple locations in your Google Business Profile is a significant enhancement for multi-location businesses. By streamlining the process, you can ensure that your customers are always informed about your operating hours, especially during holidays and special events. Take advantage of this time-saving feature and keep your business running smoothly!
Searching for a better bulk-editor?
While Google's bulk manager is undoubtedly a positive advancement, it still leaves many use cases unaddressed.
- the ability to bulk add 1 special hour,
- the inability to add consecutive closing days,
- the lack of a comprehensive overview of settings across multiple locations,
- the limitation of managing only up to 100 locations,
- ...
are significant drawbacks. Recognizing these gaps, we have developed Doorganiser to provide a more robust solution that meets the diverse needs of businesses.
With Doorganiser, an online tool, you manage your business hours in a more efficient way. Oh, and we have an API for all your own digital channels.
