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I need a small utility that automatically replies to incoming Google Local Services messages whenever I’m unavailable. The responder must work exclusively with the Google Local Services Messaging channel; SMS or email coverage is not needed. Core requirements • Detect new GLS messages in real time. • Send an 80-character (or shorter) reply that we will finalise together. • Trigger the reply only during the hours I define—think “office hours” rather than 24/7. • Leave the thread untouched once I manually answer so customers never receive a duplicate or conflicting response. I have provided detailed API notes and sample payloads in the attachment; please review them before quoting. All code should run reliably on a small cloud instance (I’m open to Firebase Functions, AWS Lambda, or another lightweight option you recommend) and be easy for me to adjust later if my hours change. Deliverables • Fully working, tested auto-reply script or service • Simple config file or UI for setting active hours and editing the short reply • One-page setup guide so I can redeploy or modify it myself If you’ve previously integrated with Google Local Services or built message schedulers, that’s a plus—let me know. I’m ready to start as soon as we agree on the approach.
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Hello there, Thanks for the details. I can work on this kind of project. I’ve reviewed the requirements and I’ll study the API and get back to you with the approach. I can start working on it the day after tomorrow. Thank you!
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you need a utility for automatically replying to Google Local Services messages. This sounds straightforward, but the real challenge lies in ensuring the responses are timely and accurately reflect your business's voice. Common issues often include handling message formatting correctly and ensuring the service can scale if message volume increases. I’ve worked on similar projects, so I understand how to navigate these challenges. My approach would involve using a serverless architecture with AWS Lambda to manage incoming messages efficiently. This way, we can ensure that your replies are quick and reliable without the overhead of managing dedicated servers. I’d also recommend leveraging the Google API to ensure seamless integration. To get started, could you clarify what tone or specific information you want in the replies? Additionally, how do you envision handling follow-up messages from clients? Looking forward to your thoughts.
$500 USD in 3 days
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As an experienced web service provider company, we are primed to tackle your specific needs for a Google Local Services (GLS) auto-responder. Proficient in PHP and accustomed to tailoring informational websites, Content Management Systems, and more, Our Software can deftly create a fully functional and reliable auto-reply script or service for you. My team and I have the expertise to detect new GLS messages in real-time, send concise replies as specified (80 characters or shorter), incorporate your preferred active hours for triggering responses, and safeguard against duplicate or conflicting responses when you engage manually. Moreover, we appreciate that familiarization with Google Local Services messaging and message schedulers is advantageous, and I confirm our previous successful integrations in these domains making us even better suited for your project. We believe in turning dreams into realities, and your project presents us with just another chance to turn your vision into an efficient, reliable solution. Ready to start when you are! Let's get this done!
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Hi, there. I have carefully reviewed the technical issues you are currently facing with Google Local Services Auto-Responder. When a system is unstable or experiencing downtime, I know that speed and accuracy are your top priorities. My team and I specialize in high level technical support and system recovery. We have helped other businesses in United States resolve critical issues ranging from database failures and security vulnerabilities to server side performance bottlenecks. We do not believe in applying temporary patches; we focus on performing a root cause analysis to ensure that the problem is solved permanently so your business operations can remain stable. Our goal is to stabilize your environment while ensuring that your data integrity remains the top priority throughout the process. To help me begin the diagnostic process immediately, I have one quick question: Have you made any recent changes to your server configuration, plugins, or third party integrations that might have triggered this issue? Knowing this helps me narrow down the scope of the fix and get your system back online as quickly as possible. I am available to start the diagnostic process immediately if you are ready to proceed. Best regards Kausar and the Team
$350 USD in 3 days
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Hi there, ★★★ Node.js / Firebase Expert ★★★ 7+ Years of Experience ★★★ I can create a utility that automatically replies to incoming Google Local Services messages when you're unavailable. I will: - Use the Google Local Services API to detect new messages in real time. - Implement a reply system that sends an 80-character response during your defined office hours. - Ensure that once you manually respond, the thread remains untouched to avoid duplicate replies. - Host the solution on a lightweight cloud instance, like Firebase Functions or AWS Lambda, for reliability and ease of adjustment. The bid is preliminary and can be finalized after clarifying a few details to ensure we're fully aligned on the project: 1. What specific hours do you want the auto-replies to be active? 2. Do you have a preferred format for the configuration file or UI? 3. Are there any specific requirements for the setup guide? Ready to get started!
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hi there, I can see the real risk here isn’t the reply itself , it’s avoiding duplicate messages while respecting your office hours and keeping GLS threads clean. That’s exactly the kind of workflow I build for messaging automations. I’ve worked with API-driven PHP and Python services, webhook handlers, and lightweight cloud deployments, so I can turn your Google Local Services notes into a reliable auto-responder with hour-based rules, manual-reply suppression, and a simple way to update the short response later. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. I can start by reviewing the attachment, then map the event flow, choose the best small-instance deployment, and deliver a tested script plus a one-page setup guide. How should the system detect that you’ve manually replied so it stops auto-responding in that thread? Thanks, Asad
$250 USD in 10 days
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I see you need an automated responder for Google Local Services that integrates with AWS and runs on a Node.js/PHP stack. I can design a reliable system that captures leads, processes them through a serverless workflow, and replies instantly while logging data for future reporting. With 15+ years of web development, I specialize in PHP, JavaScript, and cloud deployments on AWS, handling everything from Lambda functions to EC2 instances. My experience building custom APIs and integrating third‑party services ensures the responder will be secure, scalable, and maintainable. My bid is $440.39 for completion within 7 days. Let me know if you’d like to discuss the exact workflow and get started right away.
$440.39 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Create an Auto-Reply Utility for Google Local Services Messages ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and see you're looking for a utility to auto-reply to Google Local Services messages. You have no need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has handled over 50 similar projects for automation solutions. I will create a reliable script that detects messages in real time and responds during your defined hours. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily do your auto-reply utility as I have 5 years of experience in automation and API integration. My expertise includes real-time data processing, message handling, and cloud functions. Not only this, I have a strong grip on relevant technologies like Firebase Functions and AWS Lambda, ensuring a smooth and efficient solution. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail. I’d love to show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing this with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ API Integration ✅ Real-Time Messaging ✅ Cloud Functions ✅ Automation Scripting ✅ Message Handling ✅ Configuration Management ✅ User Interface Design ✅ Testing & Debugging ✅ Deployment Strategies ✅ Documentation Creation ✅ Problem Solving ✅ Communication Skills Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$350 USD in 2 days
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Hi, this is a narrow event-driven messaging utility, which is the right shape for a small reliable service rather than a heavy app. The real engineering risk is state handling around thread ownership so the auto-responder never fires after a human reply or sends duplicates under retry conditions. I've built several production automation systems like this, where the value is in clean message-state transitions, simple controls, and predictable behavior on a lightweight cloud runtime such as AWS Lambda or Firebase Functions. The closest examples are AI-Driven Marketing Suite Development -- 2 and HubSpot CRM Implementation & Interactive Senior Living Website, both of which involved client-facing automation, real-time workflow logic, and maintainable handoff documentation. I usually structure this as separate inbound event handling, availability evaluation, and reply-state persistence. That keeps office-hours rules editable without touching the message-processing path, and it makes duplicate suppression testable. For reliability, I’d put idempotency checks around inbound events, persist thread-level reply state, and gate auto-replies once manual activity is detected. That matters more here than the reply text itself. This should be designed for long-term production use, even if the footprint stays small. If useful, I can first sketch the thread-state model and decision flow from your GLS payload samples before implementation. Thanks, Hercules
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Hi, We would like to grab this opportunity and will work till you get 100% satisfied with our work. We are an expert team which have many years of experience on PHP, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Node.js, API, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Platform Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way. Thank You
$600 USD in 7 days
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An auto-responder that only fires during your off-hours and backs off the moment you reply manually — I'll review your API notes and sample payloads and can start building immediately. I'd use a lightweight cloud function (Firebase Functions or AWS Lambda) that listens for incoming GLS messages via webhook, checks your configurable active hours, and sends the short reply only when you're unavailable. The logic will track thread state so once you manually respond, that conversation gets flagged and no duplicate auto-reply is sent. You'll get a simple config file to adjust your hours and edit the reply message, plus a one-page setup guide so you can redeploy or modify everything yourself. Clean, minimal code with no unnecessary dependencies.
$250 USD in 1 day
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Architecting your GLS auto-responder utility... I have reviewed your requirements for the time-gated Google Local Services responder. I can build this lightweight utility using a serverless architecture (like AWS Lambda or Firebase Functions) to process your incoming payloads without the need for an expensive 24/7 server. Here is my exact execution plan: • Real-Time API Listener: I will set up the cloud function to parse the incoming GLS webhooks, instantly verifying if the timestamp falls strictly outside of your defined "office hours" before taking action. • Smart Handoff Logic: I will program the script to accurately identify thread states, ensuring it completely ignores any conversations you have already answered manually to prevent duplicate or conflicting replies. • Configuration & Handoff: I will build a simple, accessible config file for you to easily update your active hours and the 80-character message. I will deliver the final code alongside a clear, one-page deployment README. Quick technical question: Based on the API payloads you attached, does the GLS webhook natively include a boolean flag (like is_answered or replied) for us to verify your manual replies, or should I architect a lightweight local database (like DynamoDB/Firestore) to track active thread IDs?
$490 USD in 7 days
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As a full-stack development team with 12+ years of experience, we understand the importance of efficient, reliable automations in today's fast-paced digital world. Our mastery in PHP aligns perfectly with your project requirements, as we've developed multiple schedulers, message handling systems, and APIs in the past. Additionally, our proficiency extends to Firebase Functions and AWS Lambda, both platforms you're considering for this project. We not only deliver functional solutions but also prioritize user-friendly experiences. That's why our tracking utility will be equipped with a simple config file or UI interface allowing you to easily adjust active hours and edit the desired reply. Our primary goal is to empower our clients to be self-sufficient with their systems and hence will provide a comprehensive one-page setup guide. Moreover, you would benefit from selecting us as we've previously integrated with Google Local Services before and we understand its system intricacies. This familiarity would enable us to resolve any challenges efficiently and effectively. Eager to showcase our expertise on this project by creating a fully-working automated script that meets all your needs. Let's discuss more on how we can turn your vision into reality!
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, Your project to automate replies on Google Local Services messaging aligns well with delivering timely customer engagement while respecting your availability—key to maintaining client trust and operational efficiency. To ensure business value, I propose a solution that: • Backend: Uses AWS Lambda for scalable, event-driven message detection and response within your defined office hours. • Frontend: A minimal config interface or JSON file for easy adjustment of reply text and active hours without redeployment. • Real-time: Leverages Google Local Services API webhooks or polling to detect new messages instantly, with logic to suppress auto-replies once you’ve manually responded. I have experience integrating cloud functions with messaging APIs and building scheduler utilities that balance automation with manual control, ensuring no duplicate or conflicting responses. Could you clarify if you prefer a UI for configuration or is a simple editable config file sufficient? Also, do you have a preferred cloud provider or are you open to recommendations based on cost and ease of use? Looking forward to discussing how we can streamline your customer communication efficiently. Best regards.
$400 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I can build a lightweight auto-reply service for Google Local Services Messaging that works exactly as you described. The system will detect new messages, send a short reply only during your selected hours, and stop replying once you respond manually. I will build it as a reliable cloud service using AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions, or another lightweight solution based on your preference. The reply text and office hours will be easy to update through a simple configuration. The code will be clean, fully tested, and documented with a simple setup guide for future changes. Best regards, Dev S.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Greetings! I specialise in building lightweight cloud automation systems and messaging integrations with 9+ years of experience working with real-time APIs and notification workflows. Here's how I can help: • Build a secure Google Local Services Messaging integration that detects incoming messages in real time and triggers controlled auto-replies only within defined office hours • Implement strict duplicate-prevention logic so manual replies immediately stop automation and no conflicting responses are ever sent • Create a configurable setup (JSON or small admin UI) where you can adjust working hours and edit the 80-character response without redeploying code • Deploy on a lightweight cloud setup (Firebase Functions, AWS Lambda, or similar) with logging, monitoring, and fail-safe handling for API errors • Deliver fully tested source code plus a one-page deployment guide so you can easily redeploy or modify in the future This type of system needs careful attention to timing rules and state tracking, which I handle with robust event-driven architecture patterns. Before I design the flow, can you confirm whether your current API setup supports webhook-based message events, or do we need to poll the GLS endpoint at intervals?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, Google Local Services auto-replies need to stay strictly on the GLS messaging channel and stop the moment you answer manually. I’ve spent the last 4 years solving exactly this type of problem: real-time message triggers, office-hours routing, and duplicate-response prevention for scheduling and support flows. I’ve built a Firebase Functions responder that processed webhook events in under a second, plus an AWS Lambda workflow with clean state tracking so manual replies never collided with automated ones. The real risk here is not sending the reply, it’s avoiding race conditions, stale thread state, and false triggers outside your active hours. I’ll read your API notes and sample payloads, map the GLS event flow, and implement an idempotent responder that only fires when the thread is eligible. I’ll keep the reply text configurable, enforce the 80-character limit, and store thread status so once you reply manually, automation backs off immediately. I’ll package this with a simple config for hours and message text, then document deployment and redeploy steps for the small cloud host you choose. Best regards, John allen.
$555 USD in 5 days
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I reviewed your API notes and the payload examples. Setting up a lightweight service to watch for new Google Local Services messages and trigger replies during defined office hours is straightforward based on similar messaging automation I built for a local business last year. My plan is to use AWS Lambda with a DynamoDB table to track message threads and whether you’ve responded manually. This will quickly detect new messages, send your custom 80-char reply only during your specified hours, and stop follow-ups after you reply, avoiding any double responses. Would you prefer a simple JSON config file for your active hours and reply text, or a basic web UI for easier updates? Also, do you want the script to log all triggered auto-replies for future review? I’ll deliver a fully tested, modular script plus a short setup guide so you can redeploy or tweak it later with no hassle. Ready to start once you confirm the preferred config method.
$750 USD in 7 days
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Given your detailed project requirements, I firmly believe that I am the ideal candidate for this task. With ample experience in PHP, Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Yii, and MySQL, I feel confident in my ability to deliver a fully functional and efficient auto-reply script. Although I haven't worked specifically with Google Local Services, my vast knowledge of API Integrations and previous experience building message schedulers equip me well for the task at hand. Moreover, I have a strong command over Node.js which is an excellent choice for creating your lightweight utility to run on cloud instances including Firebase Functions or AWS Lambda as per your preference. It will facilitate real-time detection of incoming GLS messages and ensure that automated replies are sent only during the prescribed hours defined by you- "office hours." This means you can seamlessly reach your clients and communicate with them without worrying about human-dependent hindrances.
$250 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I reviewed **Google Local Services Auto-Responder** and I'm confident I can deliver exactly what you're looking for. With hands-on experience in **PHP, Amazon Web Services, Node.js**, I build professional, scalable, and user-focused solutions that are designed for performance and growth. I believe in clear communication, quality work, and on-time delivery. I'd love to discuss your project and share ideas that can add even more value. View some of my previous work: Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hello, I reviewed your Google Local Services Auto-Responder project and it immediately stood out because automated lead response systems require reliable API integration, instant messaging. Problem: Businesses often lose valuable leads due to delayed responses, disconnected workflows, inconsistent messaging, and unreliable automation, resulting in missed opportunities and lower conversion rates. Solution: I can develop a secure auto-responder that integrates with Google Local Services, processes incoming leads, sends instant responses, manages conversation workflows, supports CRM integration, and provides reliable logging and notifications. My experience includes Google Cloud Platform, APIs, Node.js, Python, automation, webhooks, and workflow development. Result: You will receive a fast, reliable auto-response system that improves response times, increases lead engagement, automates repetitive tasks, and provides a scalable solution for future enhancements. A few questions: • Which type of Google Local Services leads should the auto-responder handle—messages only, or phone calls and bookings as well? • Do you already have access to the required APIs, webhooks, or Google Cloud resources for the integration? • Should the responses follow predefined templates, AI-generated replies, or a combination of both? • Do you need CRM integration, conversation history, and notification support as part of the solution?
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