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πŸ“ˆ OTTO: GBP Optimizations

Manage your Google Business Profile directly within your OTTO project.

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OTTO’s GBP Optimization tools allow you to manage your local presence at scale. From pushing business data through data aggregators to automating posts, Q&As, and review replies, OTTO provides a complete system for maintaining accurate, active, and conversion-ready Google Business Profiles.

🧭 Data Aggregator & Network Submissions

OTTO integrates with leading data aggregators to streamline citation building and ensure consistent business information across the web.

  • Submit to the five major networks:

    • Data Axle (US, CA)

    • Foursquare (Multiple supported countries)

    • Neustar Localeze (US, CA)

    • Yellow Pages Network (US, CA)

    • GPS Network (Multiple supported countries)

  • Low-cost pricing: $25 per network, or all 5 for $100 (20% savings)

  • Free updates for 12 months

  • Local citation submission consumes Hyperdrive credits

  • Export existing data in CSV format

  • The full process takes ~35–38 days for propagation
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    πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Always confirm supported locations before submission. If a business is not listed, check that the correct Google Business Profile is connected in OTTO.

πŸ“ GBP Posts

Google Business Profile posts appear directly in Google Search and Maps, allowing you to share updates, promotions, and events.
With OTTO, you can create, schedule, and bulk publish posts with AI-generated images and content.

πŸ›  Automated Posting

To enable automated posting:
βœ… Go to GBP Settings in OTTO
βœ… Toggle on Automated Posting
Configure:

  • Post Frequency: custom or OTTO-recommended

  • Start Date: define when posting begins

  • Image Source: AI-generated, Media Library, or hybrid

  • AI Writing Tips: add tone/style instructions

  • Approval Process:

    • Post automatically

    • Ask before approval (goes to My Tasks)

    • Ask before approval if AI images are used

  • Publish Reviews as Posts: repurpose positive reviews with optional keyword filtering

πŸ’¬ Automated Q&A's

Engaging with questions improves customer trust and local SEO. OTTO generates common Q&As and automates responses.

To configure:


βœ… Set Post Frequency
βœ… Define Start Date
βœ… Add AI Writing Tips for style
βœ… Select approval process: Post Automatically, Ask Before Approval, or route to

My Tasks

⭐ Automated Review replies

Responding quickly to reviews strengthens reputation. Best practice: reply within 1–2 days.


​OTTO supports:

  • AI-generated replies

  • Static templates with tone, length, and language settings
    This ensures brand-consistent communication while saving time.

πŸ“Š My Tasks

The My Tasks section queues all content that requires approval, including GBP posts, Q&As, and review replies.
From here you can:
βœ… Review AI-generated content
βœ… Re-generate or edit content
βœ… Approve for publishing

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Use My Tasks if you want full control over GBP content while still leveraging automation.

Once your GBP optimizations are live, OTTO will continue working in the background to keep your profile accurate, active, and competitive. By automating posts, Q&As, and reviews, and ensuring consistent data across major networks, you save valuable time while improving local visibility.

Be sure to revisit your GBP projects regularly to review performance, approve pending tasks, and adjust automation settings as your business grows. This will help you stay visible, earn customer trust, and convert more local traffic into real results.

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