This is the best way that it’s become my standard while reviewing and publishing pictures on Google maps. This guide is not about the type or quality of the picture but more so how to upload them. Allow me to explain:
I have noticed looking at my statistics on Google maps, that most of the photos that are top 10 most viewed are pictures of places of which I have not made a review. Then I wondered, would it be because I take many pictures of places I have not entered and upload them and I review less places than I photograph, or is it because the algorithm takes them differently.
After giving it some thought I came to the conclusion that some pictures are better to be included within a review and others to be uploaded separately. Anyways sometimes is too much if you have too many pictures linked to a review.
The standard that I have set for myself and I am gladly sharing with you all today is this. Share within the review the pictures that are most relevant to the review. For example, if you’re in a restaurant you can annex a picture of the plate you mention with the review, and if you took a picture of a 5 foot whole in the ceiling and you mention it within the review it is appropriate to upload it with the review.
On the other hand, pictures of the outside of a place ( the front) and maybe environment ( I leave this one up to the particular circumstance) you upload them separate from your review, on the add pictures of the place. I do this too when I’ve taken 2 pictures of the same plate and both are very good and in different angles, I often upload the second one separate from the review itself. As well as pictures of drinks and the menu, though if you’re in a Starbucks or coffee place putting the drink within the review is important, so use your own judgement to decide when it’s the most appropriate.
I hope you find this little guide helpful. It’s just my opinion and how I’ve lived Google maps local guides, I appreciate if you all share your own tips and ideas in the comments. And don’t forget to mention me so I can reply or if you have any questions about the post.
Next I will be putting some examples:
On the picture above is a sample review with a picture of the plate I mentioned (Hummus & Pita) attached to the review.
On this picture you can see I’m uploading secondary pictures of the place, that are not 100% necessarily directly related to the review but are important for the public to be able to see the place while browsing.
Uploading separately a picture of a drink that I did not mention in my review, and putting it on the menu.
Receiving points for uploading pictures ( 8 photos) of the place separate from the review.
Thank you so much for reading. Can’t wait to read your comments!
-Mario Rosas
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After reviewing the comments that you guys have pointed out I checked the app and realized that indeed things have changed. Thank you @JeroenM .
I have came to the conclusion that my opinion was affected by an old idea of how things used to be and confirmation bias. Thank you all so much for letting me know the updated information.
Thanks everyone.