How to manage two websites that have the same locations on GMB?
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We have a client who sells chalet holidays on two different websites. There are 12 Chalets in total dotted around the alps.
We want these locations to feature on Google My Business for both websites.
However, it seems to only let us choose between having one website or the other. What's the best way to have both featuring all 12 chalets?
Currently, we have them all listed individually in a grouped location under one website.
Looking forward to hearing all your great geeky suggestions!
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Hello!
Thank you for bringing your question to the community. Unfortunately, holiday rental properties are not eligible for Google My Business listings. You can read the guidelines regarding this here. They read:
"Ineligible businesses
The following businesses aren’t eligible for a business listing:
- Rental or for-sale properties such as vacation homes, model homes, or vacant apartments. Sales or leasing offices, however, are eligible for verification."
So, while the office from which you rent out these properties is eligible for a GMB listing, the chalets are not.
Please let me know if I've misunderstood anything about your business model or question.
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