Yes, if you have a gmail account you can access your Local+ Page. From there you can interact with users leaving reviews and also take advantage of Google Adwords and Google Offers for your business. We provide you with basic training in accessing the Local+ page and if you need additional help we can be of assistance.
Yes. Businesses change over time whether it be the interior decor or the inventory. You can have your business tour redone as often as you like. We do offer a discount for repeat business.
No. The 360° virtual tour and the POI photos are all hosted on Google’s servers at no cost to you.
Yes, after payment has been made you own the photos and are free to use them any way you wish for your business.
Yes, the virtual tour can be embedded in your website. The tour can also be put on a tab on your business’ Facebook Page.
From the Google Business Photos Website FAQ
Yes, we encourage you to share the walk-through experience of your business with your customers. To embed the 360-degree panoramas on your website, simply find the HTML snippet from a good point of view of the panoramic imagery on Google Maps, click on the “Link” button , click “customize and preview embedded map,” and then copy and paste the HTML to embed in your website. If you’re looking for even more customizability with your images, check out the Google Maps API.
Yes! Your 360° Virtual Tour is published to your Google Local+ Page which should already exist.
If a business deals with clients directly and is something that existing and prospective clients would search for then it would be a likely candidate to have a tour done. There are some current restrictions imposed by Google, however, which are that no Legal or Government Offices can be done at this time. In addition, businesses that violate the terms of service for the Google Business Photos (Nudity, drugs and drug paraphernalia, etc) are ineligible.
This is an ideal opportunity for restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, car dealerships, Spa’s, Hair Salons and any independent small business owner to showcase their businesses.
Yes, after payment, you own all of the imagery provided. You can use these in any way you see fit. They can be posted on your website, on social media sites or used in print or on-line advertising.