Can you assign a domain you've previously purchased to your Google My Business website?

[nathangdavidson]

Morning all,

...this GMB Forum user would like to know the answer.

is there a way to remove the xxxxxx.business.site URL and replace it with a real business URL? - Google Business Profile Community

I can't find any official documentation about GMB websites, but from my investigation so far, it doesn't appear to be possible.

Many thanks

 

[JeffClevelandTN]

Morning all,

...this GMB Forum user would like to know the answer.

is there a way to remove the xxxxxx.business.site URL and replace it with a real business URL? - Google Business Profile Community

I can't find any official documentation about GMB websites, but from my investigation so far, it doesn't appear to be possible.

Many thanks

Hi Nathan, it has been a long time since we've worked with a Google site, but do recall doing this before. This may help: Map a new URL to a site in Google Sites - Google Workspace Admin Help

 

[Professor M]

Hi Nathan,

GMB help articles used to have instructions but I can't find it.

However, this is the procedure as the user has already a domain:

Login to your hosting company account and choose a “Redirect” option or similar. You can also contact your hosting company and tell them to redirect your existing domain to your new Google My Business site.

Redirect your domain to the URL for your new site provided during the Google My Business site creation process.

Here are examples of how to forward your domain using common hosting providers:

GoDaddy

1. Log into your account at godaddy.com
2. Next to domains, click Manage.
3. Choose Add website.
4. Click Connect to an existing site.
5. Select Forward to any site and enter the URL of your Google My Business website.

 

[dgrunited]

Morning all,

...this GMB Forum user would like to know the answer.

is there a way to remove the xxxxxx.business.site URL and replace it with a real business URL? - Google Business Profile Community

I can't find any official documentation about GMB websites, but from my investigation so far, it doesn't appear to be possible.

Many thanks

Yes you can. Just log into your GMB control panel, go to Website. On the top left hand side of your page, you'll find the option. Check out the attached screenshot. Hope it helps.

 

[nathangdavidson]

Thanks for chipping in... but I don't think it's possible to add a domain you've previously purchased in this way.

Yes you can. Just log into your GMB control panel, go to Website. On the top left hand side of your page, you'll find the option. Check out the attached screenshot. Hope it helps.