Hi, I'm Paul - a Google Trusted Photographer
I have been trained and certified by Google to supply Google Business Photos for Hull, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
Google Business Photos & Virtual Tours is an exciting new online marketing initiative using the same technology as Google StreetView. It allows customers who find you on Google to take a fully interactive, 360° virtual 'walk-through' of your business - just like being there!
Your business will visually stand out with enhanced Google search results, Google Maps, Places and the new 'Google+' pages. Your Virtual Tour can also be embedded into your business Website, Blog and Facebook page with links easily sent via Twitter etc.
Google Business Photos package also includes up to 15 'point of interest' professionally shot still images to showcase all the key features that make your business special - Including:
- Exterior & interior decor photos
- Products your Business provides
- Services your Business provides
- Opening times
- Business Information
- Special interest photos
Virtual Tour Examples
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Lucca Bar & Kitchen -
Beverly Arms Hotel -
Ceramic Tile Merchants -
Fit24 Gym -
The Blue Bell Pub & Restaurant -
TyreMen -
The Welly - Nightclub & Live Venue -
Pave Bar
It doesn’t matter whether you run a retail store, hotel, bar, restaurant, gym, flower shop, car showroom, live venue, art gallery, museum, modern office or manufacturing company - just about any business that welcomes clients through its doors can benefit from this engaging business marketing tool.
How it works
Stunning 360° photographs of your business in three simple steps
1. Register with Google Places
Your business is most likely already on Google Places - if not, registration is free and takes just a few minutes of your time.
2. Book photo shoot
Get in touch and I can answer any further questions you may have and then we can arrange a convenient time for me to visit your business.
3. Hey presto
Ater the shoot I handle the rest and within days the 360° virtual tour and images of your business will be available for potential customers to see.
FAQ
Does this help my Google search results?
Your online business listings will be enhanced
The finished product and images is like an invitation from Google to 'See Inside' and will appear in Google search results, Google Maps and the new, Google+ Local too.
These search results will look more inviting, colourful and informative, allowing your customers to really engage with and explore your business via the interactive, 'walk-through' experience.
Why should I choose you to photograph my Google Virtual Tour and images?
I'm a premier level and fully accredited Trusted Photographer
I have the ability to shoot 'multi-floor' which enables even the largest of premises to be viewed in the click of a button - These areas can also be dressed for multi functionality, such as wedding and conference events etc.
How will this attract new customers and help my business generally?
Real world examples where Google Business Photos is already engaging with future customers are:
- Bride looking for a great wedding reception will be able to look inside a hotel/venue at the size of function rooms, facilities and decor
- Gent may want to book a romantic meal, have a look at the actual menu and even select a specific table to dine at
- Potential gym member may want to have a look at equipment available, training areas and changing facilities etc
- Band/artist manager may want to see the size and stage layout of a live venue perhaps?
- Lady looking for a specific clothing style, or selection of shoes would be able to check out a boutique’s range and overall style.
- The advantages are literally endless.
How long does the photoshoot take?
Depending on the size of the business, but around one to one and a half hours is needed to complete the panoramic photography and the point of interest still images.
Do I have to close my business for the duration of the shoot?
No, it's business as usual.
The equipment used is basically one tripod and a camera, therefore a discreet operation is ensured with little or no no interruptions to daily business or your customers. For privacy, Google's software blurs out any faces that may appear in photograph's too, so ultimate discretion is guaranteed.
Is it best to shoot my business at busy periods, or quiet ones?
I'd recommend your quieter business hours are usually the best times to shoot.
It's best for online visitors to view your virtual tour and see the true size and layout of your business.
Obviously, they'll expect it to be a 'living, breathing' business too so customers here and there will not be unexpected or seem unusual.
Do I own the images resulting from a Google Business Photos shoot?
Yes, completely.
Google only license the images and the one's used to construct your virtual tour from you. I, as the photographer also pass over complete ownership in perpetuity to you, the business owner also.
Can I use the virtual tour in my own website or is it just available via Google Maps?
Yes, no problem
You can easily use a simple embedding code and insert your business virtual tour directly into your website or blog, plus its can be posted to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.
Your 'point of interest' still images can also be downloaded and used for any marketing purpose you wish.
How long does it take before my Google Business Photos tour and images are online?
On average 3 working days
From the day of your shoot, it takes an average of 3 working days for the virtual tour and images to be processed, uploaded, then quality checked/published by Google.
Sounds great - how much does it cost?
Prices start at £300 for small businesses and rise to around £500+ for larger venues.
For very large, multi-floored businesses, prices will be quoted on a per-job basis.