Why Google Street View | Trusted?
Google has created Google Street View | Trusted using the same “Street View technology” that users have become accustomed to using in Google Maps outdoors. With Google Street View | Trusted, we capture multiple 360° panoramic photos of your business to bring potential customers inside your business. This technology brings your business to life online and can help attract more customers.
How will Google Street View | Trusted help my business?
Google Street View | Trusted will enhance business ‘s digital profile in the Google database. When potential customers search for your business on Google, they will see the images displayed directly on the search results page. These virtual tour will also be published on Google+ pages, Google Maps and other Google properties and give customers a better sense of the layout, decor and beauty of your business interior. Using easy-to-use html snippets or Maps APIs, you can add the virtual tour to your own website. Improving your digital marketing presence can help you outrank your competitors who are not investing in the latest media developments.
Which parts of my business will be photographed?
You can tell us exactly what you want to showcase and parts to avoid in the photos. Typically, if it is an area in your store or business that customers, or clients see when they are in your business, we suggest making that a part of your tour. Storage areas and bathrooms are always left off the tour.
Can I have a repeat photoshoot?
Yes, we invite you to set up a repeat shoot as often as you’d like for an discounted fee. Typically, businesses who have undergone recent renovations or that have seasonal decor will request a re-shoot.
What measures are in place to ensure privacy and legal compliance?
We request business owners to notify employees and customers of the upcoming photo shoot to uphold their privacy. It is a Google requirement to blur all faces for the tour; so we process the tour with state-of-the-art blurring technology to blur out faces of any employees or customers found in the imagery.
What time of day should we schedule our photo shoot?
The best times are either before your store opens or after the business day. This way it doesn’t disturb your normal work day and the business can be photographed without customers and the need to blur any image data increasing the quality of the virtual tour.
How do I prepare my business for the photo shoot?
We recommend cleaning your business prior to the photo shoot and making sure that the business displays what a customers would see if they walked on a normal day.
Where will I be able to see my tour on Google?
Google Maps – The #1 map in use right now. More people are using Google Maps every day to find places, to get directions and now to visit businesses virtually.
Google Search Results – The #1 Search Engine.
What else can I do with my tour?
- Embed in your website – enhance your website with your Google tour. Embed right inside a page on your website.
- Share on Facebook – post your tour and promote on Facebook to increase likes and gain followers recognition.
- Share on Twitter
- Use for Presentations and Email Blasts.
- Display it in store, at trade shows etc.
- Help define your brand.
- Take your tour to an even higher level with Customization for your website! This is an optional enhancement that we recommend all businesses consider.
Do you offer bulk rates or non-profit discounts?
Yes, if you have more than 1 location or are a non-profit organization please be sure to let us know.
I have an old, outdated virtual tour
If your current virtual tour no longer represents your establishment, then it’s time for a refresher…and fast. You don’t want people seeing an old virtual tour and get the wrong impression. We offer special virtual tour packages dedicated just for you.
Why Haven’t All Businesses Acquired a Virtual Tour for Google Maps Yet?
Below could be some reasons:
- People think that Google provides them for free: This is not true. We are photographers who have passed our certifications to create tours using Google Maps as a platform.
- People think they’re doing just fine without one: What’s not being realized here is the potential to bring in even more foot traffic than you have now. Here’s more on why you need a virtual tour.
- People don’t realize the power of Google Maps: There is a study conducted by Quantitative market research on how often Google Maps is used to find a local business. Read the study.
- People think they have to pay yearly: Not the case. You pay one time for the photography service and it’s yours for lifetime. You also get free hosting forever for Google Maps.