A virtual tour is a sequence of panoramic images that are ‘stitched’ together to create a ‘virtual’ experience of any location. Once created, the viewer is able to experience what it is like to be somewhere they are actually not. This virtual experience could be viewed through their desktop computers, their laptops, their tablets and even mobile devices. Some virtual tours also include sound effects such as music or a narration describing products or points of interest.

Google Blue Line Street View Tour

If the street-level view of your business is outdated, Street View Trusted Photographers can create 360° photos of the exterior of your business and upload them to Google Maps and they will replace the Street View layer as dotted blue lines.

Interior 360° Virtual Tour of Business

When customers search for your business on Google or Google maps, they will be able to view an immersive 360° virtual tour of the interior of your business. It will appear as under photos of your business’s Google Listing.

Real Estate Virtual Tour

Real estate agents have found that virtual tours can help potential buyers get to know a home before paying a visit in person. With a virtual tour, a buyer can see if the house is right for him or her; this saves an agent the time and hassle of offering an in-person tour of the house to someone who has no intention of making a purchase. Construction companies that build custom homes have also made use of virtual tours by offering potential customers a 360° view of various house plans so home buyers can see the pros and cons of any given home plan.

Drone Photography

Drones can capture stunning 360° photos for Google Maps, real estate properties, hotels, construction companies, and much more.

Quality varies with regards to virtual tours. It is always best to look at examples of a photographers works before accepting a bid.

Generally the quality comes down to resolution and processing of images:

Greater than 4K resolution will provide sharper pictures especially if the user zooms in on an image. The best resolution will be with a DSLR camera, however the better 360° cameras will provide greater than 4K resolution. A high quality 360° image should meet the following standards:

• No gaps in image around horizon.
• No significant stitching errors.
• Adequate detail in light/dark areas.
• Sharpness: no motion blur, in focus.
• No distracting effects or filters.

1. Click on SIGN UP link in top right hand corner of website.
2. Complete the following fields:
   • First name
   • Surname
   • Username
   • Email address
   • Password
   • Confirm password
   • Click SUBMIT button

1. Click on ‘post a project‘ in the Projects menu or the ‘post a project‘ button on the Home page
2. Complete the following fields:
   • Business Type – select the industry that is relevant to your business.
   • Business Floor Size – the approximate floor space of your business (this will determine the approximate budget for the project).
   • Photography Date and Time – the date and time you would like the photography to be done.
   • Google Map Location – start typing the name of your business as it appears on Google.
3. Click on Submit Project

Note: The description is a generic description of what is expected by the standard that have been set by Google Maps. Further details can be discussed with the photographer once the they have been awarded the project.

1. Search for projects in your Location by click on the Projects menu.
2. Select project that you would like to bid on.
3. Click on ‘bid’ button so that you can enter a bid for the project.
4. Enter your bid and the number of days that it will take to complete the project.
5. Click Submit

1. Search for projects in your Location by click on the Projects menu.
2. Select project that you would like to bid on.
3. Click on ‘bid’ button so that you can enter a bid for the project.
4. Enter your bid and the number of days that it will take to complete the project.
5. Click Submit

Once a bid has been accepted, a Workspace will be created so that you can communicate with the photographer. This will allow you to exchange details about the business and finalise the photography date and time. You can also upload files to provide further information about the business such as floorplans or images.

After the photographer has successfully photographed your business and published the 360View to the Google Listing of your business, you can complete the project by clicking on the ‘Finish’ button in the project workspace.

Clicking on the ‘Finish’ button will automatically transfer the credit for the project to the photographer. The photographer will be able to withdraw the credit as currency.

You will be prompted to provide a review of the photographer which will count towards their reputation.

Likewise the photographer will be requested to leave a review about the business at the completion of the project.

A dispute occurs when either the business is not satisfied with the outcome