A Google Business Profile is most owners’ single highest-ROI marketing channel and most owners’ single most under-used asset. The Posts section is the clearest example. Google added it in 2017. Eight years later, the median profile has fewer than two posts per month and most have none. Posting consistently, once a week minimum, three times a week for competitive markets, measurably improves both ranking and conversion. The barrier is not algorithmic. It is “what do I post about.”
This post is a writing prompt. Thirty post ideas across four post types, with example copy you can adapt. Pick one per week, plus one seasonal, and you have a year of posts that take 15 minutes apiece to write.
How GBP posts work
A GBP post is a small content unit attached to your profile. It shows in your profile’s Updates section, in some local pack results, and in branded search. Each post supports: a photo or video, 150 to 1,500 characters of text, and a CTA button (Call, Book, Order, Learn more, Sign up, Buy).
Posts expire after seven days from the public view (they stay on your profile in the Updates section but rotate out of the prominent display). This means you need new posts weekly, a stale Posts section is worse than no Posts section.
The four post types
The thirty ideas below split across four post categories. A monthly cadence of one post per week works well as one of each type per month, repeated.
- Service spotlights, focus on a specific service you offer
- Behind-the-scenes, humanise the business
- Offers and promotions, limited-time, with a clear CTA
- Seasonal and educational, tied to the calendar or a customer question
Service spotlight ideas (10 ideas)
These posts feature one specific service. The pattern: photo of the service in progress or completed, a hook, three to five sentences of detail, a CTA.
Idea 1: A completed job tour. Photo of finished work. “Just wrapped a [SERVICE] for a customer in [NEIGHBORHOOD]. The before-and-after on this one is worth a look. [3 to 5 sentences about what was done and why it mattered]. Book a free estimate.”
Idea 2: A common service explained. Photo of equipment or process. “Most people don’t know how [SERVICE] actually works. Here’s what happens when we [STEP]. [Quick explanation in 3 sentences]. Learn more.”
Idea 3: A specific problem solved. Photo of the problem and the fix. “Customer called us because [PROBLEM]. Here’s what we found and how we fixed it. [3 sentences]. Call us if you’ve got the same issue.”
Idea 4: A seasonal service. Photo of seasonal work (snow removal, gutter cleaning, AC tune-up). “It’s [SEASON]. That means [SEASONAL SERVICE] is on the calendar. Here’s why it matters. [3 sentences]. Book a visit.”
Idea 5: A specialty service. Photo of less common work. “Not everyone in [TRADE] does [SPECIALTY]. We do. Here’s a recent example. [3 sentences]. Call for an estimate.”
Idea 6: A service tier comparison. Photo of service. “We offer [SERVICE] at three levels. Here’s what’s in each one. [Tier 1 description. Tier 2. Tier 3]. Learn more.”
Idea 7: An emergency service. Photo or graphic. “When [EMERGENCY], we can be on-site within [TIME]. Here’s what to do while you wait. [3 sentences]. Save our number.”
Idea 8: A typical job timeline. Photo of completed work. “Most [SERVICE] jobs take [TIME]. Here’s what happens in each phase. [3 sentences]. Get a quote.”
Idea 9: A service area expansion. Map graphic. “We now serve [NEW NEIGHBORHOOD or TOWN]. Same team, same service, expanded coverage. Call us if you’re in the area.”
Idea 10: A free consult or assessment. Photo of the assessment in progress. “Not sure if you need [SERVICE]? We do free 15-minute assessments. Here’s what we look at. [3 sentences]. Book a free assessment.”
Behind-the-scenes ideas (8 ideas)
These posts make the business human. Customers buy from people they like. Behind-the-scenes posts earn the like.
Idea 11: Owner introduction. Photo of the owner. “I started [BUSINESS] in [YEAR] because [REASON]. Here’s a bit about how we work. [3 sentences]. Reach out anytime.”
Idea 12: Team member spotlight. Photo of team member at work. “Meet [NAME], who handles [ROLE] for us. [NAME] has been with us for [TIME] and is the reason [SPECIFIC THING]. [2 sentences]. Want to meet the team? Stop by.”
Idea 13: A typical day. Photo of morning prep or end-of-day. “What does a [TRADE] day look like? Here’s ours. [3 sentences walking through the day]. Behind every job there’s a routine.”
Idea 14: Equipment showcase. Photo of a notable tool or vehicle. “This is [EQUIPMENT NAME]. It does [WHAT IT DOES] and it’s why we can offer [CAPABILITY]. [2 sentences]. Learn more about our process.”
Idea 15: Office or shop tour. Photo of the physical space. “Here’s where the work starts every morning. [3 sentences about the space and how it supports the work]. Drop by during business hours.”
Idea 16: Customer thank-you. Photo from a job. “Big thank-you to [CUSTOMER FIRST NAME, with their permission] for trusting us with their [JOB]. [2 sentences about why the job mattered]. Reviews from real customers mean the world.”
Idea 17: Training or certification. Photo of certificate or training. “We just completed [TRAINING or CERT]. Here’s what that means for our customers. [2 sentences]. Always learning.”
Idea 18: Tools of the trade Tuesday. Photo of a specific tool. “This [TOOL NAME] is one of our favorites. Here’s why we use it. [2 sentences]. We like talking shop.”
Offers and promotions (6 ideas)
These posts drive bookings directly. The CTA matters more than the copy.
Idea 19: Limited-time discount. Photo of service. “Through [END DATE]: [PERCENT] off [SERVICE]. [1 sentence about why]. Book now.”
Idea 20: Bundle offer. Photo. “Combine [SERVICE A] and [SERVICE B] this month for [BUNDLE PRICE]. Saves [DOLLAR AMOUNT]. Book the bundle.”
Idea 21: First-time customer offer. Photo. “First time using a [TRADE]? Here’s a [PERCENT] off your first service. Book your first appointment.”
Idea 22: Referral incentive. Graphic. “Refer a neighbor, get [INCENTIVE]. Your neighbor gets [INCENTIVE TOO]. Send them our way.”
Idea 23: Free add-on. Photo. “Book [MAIN SERVICE] this month and get [FREE ADD-ON] at no charge. [1 sentence value]. Book now.”
Idea 24: Loyalty offer. Photo. “Customers who book three [SERVICES] in a year get [REWARD]. Here’s how it works. [2 sentences]. Learn more.”
Seasonal and educational (6 ideas)
These posts are evergreen-ish, write them once, schedule for the right month.
Idea 25: Seasonal prep checklist. Photo of seasonal task. “Before [SEASON] arrives, here’s a 5-item home checklist. [5 bullet points]. Book a seasonal tune-up.”
Idea 26: Common mistake to avoid. Graphic. “Most homeowners do [COMMON MISTAKE] when [SITUATION]. Here’s what to do instead. [3 sentences]. Call if it’s already happened.”
Idea 27: When to DIY vs hire a pro. Photo. “Some [TRADE] jobs are fine DIY. Some really aren’t. Here’s the line. [3 sentences with examples]. Call us for the second category.”
Idea 28: Frequently asked question. Photo. “We get asked: [FAQ]. Here’s the honest answer. [3 sentences]. More questions? Reach out.”
Idea 29: Local landmark or community moment. Photo of local landmark. “We’ve worked in [NEIGHBORHOOD] for [TIME]. Some things about this area: [2 sentences]. Proud to serve here.”
Idea 30: Year-in-review or anniversary. Photo or graphic. “[BUSINESS] just hit [ANNIVERSARY OR MILESTONE]. Thank you to every customer who made it possible. [2 sentences]. Here’s to the next chapter.”
The 30-idea quick reference
- A completed job tour
- A common service explained
- A specific problem solved
- A seasonal service
- A specialty service
- A service tier comparison
- An emergency service
- A typical job timeline
- A service area expansion
- A free consult or assessment
- Owner introduction
- Team member spotlight
- A typical day
- Equipment showcase
- Office or shop tour
- Customer thank-you
- Training or certification
- Tools of the trade Tuesday
- Limited-time discount
- Bundle offer
- First-time customer offer
- Referral incentive
- Free add-on
- Loyalty offer
- Seasonal prep checklist
- Common mistake to avoid
- When to DIY vs hire a pro
- Frequently asked question
- Local landmark or community moment
- Year-in-review or anniversary
How to actually post 30 posts
Pick a Sunday afternoon. Open a blank doc. Run through the list above and adapt each idea to your specific business, 3 to 5 sentences per post. The whole batch takes two to three hours. Then schedule them in batches of 4 (one month of weekly posts) using the GBP scheduler.
The 30 posts cover seven months of weekly posting. By the time you reach idea 30, the first few are stale enough to refresh with current photos and run again.
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