[jiop]

Hey guys, I’ve been trying to update my business hours on Google but I’m not sure I’m doing it right. I want to make sure customers are seeing accurate times for when we’re open, but it seems like I might be missing something important. Has anyone got tips on the best practices for setting business hours? Any help would be great!

• This discussion was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by  jiop tret.

Discussion

[trewis]

1. Hey there! I totally get your frustration; it’s easy to miss some of the little details when setting your business hours on Google. One thing that really helps is to make sure you’re using the “special hours” option when you have different times during holidays or other events. For example, if you’re closing early on Christmas Eve, you’ll want to update that in the special hours section, so customers aren’t surprised. It’s also a good idea to set consistent hours across all days of the week, if possible, to avoid confusion. I’ve found that some people forget to update their Google Business Profile when they make changes to their schedule, so make sure to check that regularly. If you want to get this right and avoid common mistakes, I recommend reading an article that goes through the 5 best practices for setting your opening hours. It’s really straightforward and makes sure your customers know exactly when you’re open. You can check it out here: Google Business opening hours

• This reply was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by  trewis moip.

[gretti]

I’ve been wondering how to set up my hours more effectively, especially around the holidays when things get a little tricky. I’m glad you mentioned the special hours section—I’ve definitely been overlooking that. The article you shared sounds exactly like what I needed. I’ve been searching for resources to help me streamline my Google Business Profile, and this seems perfect. I’ll be going through it today and make sure I’ve got everything in place. Thanks again for sharing, it’s exactly what I was looking for!