Google Business Profile Helper

Keep a small business's Google profile updated with posts and photos.

What the work is

A clean, active Google Business Profile is one of the highest-leverage things a local business can do for online visibility, and almost none of them maintain it. As a GBP helper you log in (with the owner's permission) and add new photos, schedule weekly Google posts, respond to questions, and flag reviews that need the owner's attention. The job is gentle and predictable, and clients tend to keep you on a small monthly retainer once they see their profile views climb. Google's free help docs cover everything you need to learn in a couple of hours.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Schedule weekly Google posts.
• Add fresh photos every month.
• Reply to questions in the Q&A section.
• Send the owner a short monthly screenshot of the insights tab.

Tools you actually need

• Google Business Profile dashboard
• Canva for post graphics

How beginners get hired

The most reliable hiring channels for this role today are listed below. Sign up on one or two — not all of them at once — and complete each profile fully before applying. Half-finished profiles convert poorly even when your skills are real.

• Direct outreach to local businesses
• Upwork
• Local marketing agency partner programs

Beginner tips that actually work

• Watch the official Google Business Profile tutorials first.
• Never post anything that violates Google's content rules — suspensions are painful.
• Use bright, well-lit photos; phone shots are fine if they are sharp.

How and when you get paid

Monthly retainer via PayPal, Wise, or invoicing. See our guide to remote payment methods for how each option works in your country, and how to avoid the verification delays that catch most beginners off guard.

Country-specific guides

Pay norms, popular hiring platforms, and payment routes vary a lot by country. Pick yours below for the version of this guide tailored to where you live.