Google Organic Booking, also known as Google Booking Redirect, epitomizes the effortless process whereby clientele discover and reserve services straight from a company’s Google My Business (GMB) listing, sans reliance on third-party booking portals or paid promotions. As users scout for particular services or businesses via Google, and if said business has activated booking functionality within their GMB profile, patrons can seamlessly schedule appointments or services directly from the search results or the business’s Google Maps listing.
This functionality streamlines the booking journey for prospective clients, presenting a user-friendly avenue for scheduling appointments without navigating to the business’s website or utilizing external booking platforms. Google Organic Booking serves as a catalyst for businesses to allure and convert local clientele, offering a frictionless booking experience directly through Google search.
This feature can be used by users who have businesses in the following countries:
Following are the Business verticals this is applicable for with some exclusions
The Primary Feed action link would be added to the Book Online button as shown in the below example
Ensure the Calendars have Description:
Kindly make sure that the chosen calendars come with concise descriptions that align with their respective names or services. This step is essential for successful validation on Google’s platform. Typically, it takes about 1-2 weeks for the feeds and profiles to undergo initial verification. The calendars you upload onto the service feed will be displayed on Google in a manner akin to the example provided below.
Users can easily deactivate Google Organic Booking by toggling a switch in Calendar Settings. When this integration is turned off, the system abstains from transmitting any data to Google. As a result, potential customers won’t be able to explore or book services directly from a business’s Google My Business (GMB) listing.
To disable the integration:
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