Google have launched a feature on Google Maps called Google Business View which allows people to have a look inside your business with interactive 360 degree photos and on the Yellow Click Road this week we were joined by the only Google Trusted Photographer in Geelong – Dave Whiteside from Better Clicks.  Listen to the show to hear a full explanation on what is Google Business View and the history of the images on Google Maps including the Google Street View Cars.

Dave explains what equipment he uses and how he takes both under exposed and over exposed pictures at 4 rotation points for each spin. The Google Automatic HDR Technology then blends all the pictures together to make the 360 degree tour.

Dave also shares how the images are found on Google Maps, what quality and privacy guidelines does he have to follow as a Google Trusted Photographer and most importantly how this technology can benefit your business!

Also in the Podcast Only section of the interview Dave shares with us what it is like working directly with Google and their new technology.

Also in the show we shared the latest in Google news with changes to Google Authorship, Google My Business and Google Apps For Business.

Highlights:

06:38 – Google news

13:57 – What is Google Business View?

18:08 – The history of how the Program started after the Google Street Cars had finished photographing the world

21:04 – What are the benefits for a business to have the 360 degree photos on Google Maps?

23:14 – The biggest job David has done was Oakdene Vineyards which took 91 spins, 2400 images, 2 days of shooting 4 weeks of building the tour

25:06 – Does he use a special Google camera or is it a standard equipment?

28:49 – What can a business do with the 360 degree photos that are taken?

Bonus Business Tips – Podcast Only!

35:37 – What is it like working with Google?

To find out more information Dave can be contacted at Better Clicks or goto Google and type in Business View where Dave is listed as the local Google Trusted Photographer.

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