Local SEO · GBP Photos

How to Affect User Behavior to Increase Your Local Rankings

According to Google's API leak, users' interactions and engagement with your Google Business Profile are major ranking factors.

One of the ways to increase GBP engagement is to have a populated and diverse Photos section. Below is a checklist to help you make your GBP Photos as engaging as possible and boost your Profile's rankings.

GBP Photos Checklist

1Exterior photos

Storefront, street sign, window display, street address, parking, accessibility features, etc.

2Interior photos

Premises, aisles, shelves, inventory, amenities, staff, departments, interior signage, etc.

3Staff at work

Staff vehicles, staff in uniform, staff at work in the field representing each of your core services.

4Before-and-after photos

Completed projects, shown side by side.

5Seasonal photos

Displays, events, special offers, grounds, etc.

6Legible menus

7Legible customer service signage and policies

8Promotional assets

Sales, deals, and offers presented with visual appeal.

9Awards, trophies, plaques, degrees, etc.

10Reviews and testimonials

Presented with visual appeal.

11Photos with text

Calls-to-action or other persuasive information to increase engagement and conversions.

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