One solution for embedding Google My Business hours into a Webflow website and keeping them in sync with the latest updates is to use a Google My Business API integration.
The Google My Business API allows you to programmatically manage and update your business information, including hours of operation, using authorized API calls. By integrating this API into your Webflow website, you can fetch the latest hours data from your Google My Business account and display it in real-time on your website.
Here are the steps to achieve this integration:
1. Set up a project in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Console and enable the Google My Business API for your project.
2. Create API credentials (OAuth 2.0 client ID) in the GCP Console to authorize your Webflow website to access the Google My Business API.
3. In your Webflow project, you'll need to write custom code to make API requests to the Google My Business API. This can be done using JavaScript or by using a server-side language like Node.js and making API requests from a serverless function.
4. Use the Google My Business API's `accounts.locations.get` or `accounts.locations.list` endpoint to retrieve the hours of operation for your business location(s).
5. Once you have the hours data, you can dynamically update your Webflow website using JavaScript. You can update specific elements on your website, such as text elements or create custom components to display the business hours.
6. To keep the hours in sync with the latest updates, you can set up a periodic refresh mechanism. For example, you can use a cron job or schedule a function to run at specific intervals to fetch the latest hours data from the Google My Business API and update your Webflow website accordingly.
It's important to note that implementing this solution requires technical knowledge in API integrations, JavaScript, and potentially server-side programming. If you're not familiar with these aspects, you may need to consult with a developer who can assist you in setting up and maintaining the integration. Additionally, make sure to review and comply with the Google My Business API terms and usage guidelines to ensure you're using the API in a permitted manner.