How Do You Post An Article On Google?

Open Google My Business on Android → Tap Post → Choose post type → Add media and text → Publish. Need a web article? Use Medium or LinkedIn Articles—free and fast.

What’s going on here?

You’ve got content to share, but Google’s platforms aren’t exactly one-size-fits-all. Some paths work for local businesses, others for news sites, and plenty for personal bloggers. Google My Business handles local updates, Google News Publisher Center deals with news publications, and sites like Medium or LinkedIn let you publish long-form content without a website. Each option has its own rules and steps—so pick the right one for your goal.

Here’s exactly how to do it

Option 1: Share a local business update (Google My Business)

Perfect for promotions, events, or quick updates about your brick-and-mortar shop.

1. Grab your Android phone or tablet and install the Google My Business app. (iOS users? No problem—just head to google.com/business on your browser.)
2. Open the app and sign in with the Google account tied to your business listing.
3. Tap Home in the bottom navigation bar.
4. Hit Post in the top-right corner.
5. Pick your post type: Update, Offer, Event, Product, or a COVID-19 update.
6. Upload photos or videos—keep images under 10 MB and videos under 30 seconds in MP4 format.
7. Write your text. Updates and events get up to 1,500 characters; offers get the same limit.
8. For events, set the date, time, and price (if any). For offers, add a title, coupon code, and redemption steps.
9. Choose a call-to-action button—like Buy, Learn more, or Sign up.
10. Preview your post, then hit Post. It’ll show up on your Business Profile in minutes.

Option 2: Submit a news article to Google News (Publisher Center)

If you run a news site, this is how you get your articles into Google News.

1. Fire up a desktop browser and go to Publisher Center.
2. Sign in with the Google account connected to your publication.
3. Click your publication name in the left sidebar.
4. Under “Google News,” click Edit.
5. Under “Web Location,” click More → Add edition or edit an existing one.
6. Enter your site’s RSS feed URL or sitemap URL (e.g., https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml).
7. Verify ownership via DNS record or HTML file upload.
8. Submit at least 20 articles in a supported language. Google usually takes 1–4 weeks to approve your feed.
9. Once approved, your articles will appear in Google News under “Full Coverage” and search results.

Option 3: Publish a personal article for free (no website needed)

Want to write and share without dealing with hosting or domains? These platforms make it easy.

1. Pick your platform:
   • Medium: Sign up → Click “Write a story” → Draft in the web editor → Publish publicly.
   • LinkedIn Articles: Go to your profile → Click “Write an article” → Compose in the editor → Publish to your network.
   • EzineArticles: Register → Click “Submit Article” → Fill in title, body, and tags → Submit for review (24–72 hours).
2. Write a headline that’s clear and under 70 characters for better SEO.
3. Break your text into short paragraphs—three or four sentences max.
4. Add relevant tags and an author bio with a link to your site or social profiles.
5. Hit publish. Some sites pay writers; others are completely free.

Still stuck? Try this instead

Skip the middleman and launch your own site

If Google My Business or Google News turned you down, consider building a simple website. Google Sites is free and easy; WordPress.com is a freemium option with more features. Upload your article as a page, then submit the URL to Google Search Console to get indexed faster.

Get your article in front of bigger audiences

Submit your work to HuffPost, Thought Catalog, or Quora. These sites accept contributed content and can send traffic back to your original post. Just follow their guidelines carefully—duplicate content can get you penalized.

Turn one article into many pieces of content

Why stop at text? Turn your article into a YouTube video, an Instagram carousel, or even a TikTok script. Share snippets on social media with links back to the full piece. Use schema.org markup to help Google understand your content better.

How to keep this from becoming a headache later

For local businesses, post at least once a week to stay relevant. Use sharp images—1200×900 pixels works best—and clear calls-to-action. News publishers should stick to a regular schedule and update their RSS feed as soon as new articles go live. Always check your links and metadata to avoid broken pages.

Plan ahead with a content calendar. Tools like Trello or Notion help you map out topics and deadlines. Back up your articles locally or in the cloud—you never know when a server might crash. Finally, keep an eye on Google Search Console for crawl errors or indexing issues. Stay on top of these, and your content will have a much better shot at ranking.