Setting Up Google Things to Do
Overview
This guide walks you through configuring your products for Google Things to do through Magpie's platform. A key requirement is that each product must be fully bookable, meaning customers can go through a checkout process, pay, and receive an immediate confirmation.
Accessing the Configuration
You can reach the Google Things to do settings in two ways:
- Open a product and navigate to the dedicated Google Things to do tab
- Click the suitcase icon next to any product in your product list
Configuration Sections
Section 1: Name and Price
- Product Name - Rename your product specifically for Google listings without affecting your internal Magpie name. Include the location and tour type for better visibility in search results.
- Landing Page URL - Provide the direct URL to the product's booking page (not your homepage)
- Option Name - Label the booking option (for example, "General Admission")
- Adult Pricing - Enter the price including all taxes and fees
- Multiple Options - You can add more than one option, though a single option is recommended for simplicity
Section 2: Locations
- Google Business Profile - Optionally link your Google Business Profile
- Meeting Point - Add the meeting point address using Google's official listings
- Points of Interest - List the POIs that customers will visit during the experience
- Admission Fees - Indicate whether admission fees to each POI are included in the price
- Ownership - Confirm if you own any of the listed attractions
Section 3: Reviews and Description
- Review Data - Display your review scores and counts from your product pages
- Description - Populate with key details about the experience
- Highlights - Emphasize the most compelling elements of your product
- Inclusions and Exclusions - Clearly specify what is and is not included
Section 4: Categories and Images
- Categories - Select the appropriate Google-specific product categories
- Images - Upload square-format images in JPG or PNG format (non-animated only)
Review Process
After you complete the configuration, products undergo a 1 to 2 business day review period before they are submitted to Google.