Many Northern Nevada business owners have seen an approximate 20% increase in website traffic after utilizing Google Business Photos Virtual Tours for their business!!!!  More and more customers who have opted to purchase a Google Virtual tour for their business have let us know that they have seen an increase in traffic to their website.  In addition, many of the business owners have seen increased revenues from the previous year. New customers have consistently let the business owners know that they discovered the Google tour of their business and decided to visit them in person. Thomas, owner of The Bark House  a Sparks dog boarding facility, discusses what the Google Virtual Tour has done for his business.  “After hiring Marcello to do our Google Virtual Tour during the summer of 2012, we have seen nearly a 20% increase in traffic to our website as well as our Google Plus local page ranking when searching Dog boarding Sparks.  We went from the 10th spot on the search page of Google to the number 2 spot on page one of Google, where we still remain!  I am very happy with the service and would recommend it to other businesses looking to increase their web presence and gain new customers.”  The Bark House Google Plus Local page currently ranks on page one of Google Search results when searching Dog Boarding Sparks. Drew K.,  Business Development/Marketing Manager for  Joey Gilbert & Associates, Ltd,  talks about what the Google Virtual Tour has done for their business, “ Since we were able to have  www.TrustedPhotoNV.com  capture a photo-based Google virtual tour of our location it has eased customers minds, making them more comfortable to come down to our business by showing them the professional working environment we work in. This lets them know that we take pride in our work, as well as our work environment.  This great service has made our profile on Google stand out, solidifying our brand with our local client base and showing how accessible we are to our customers.”  Joey Gilbert & Associates, Ltd. Google Plus Local page currently ranks on page one of Google in the top spot when searching Reno Lawyer. John Potter, owner of  Evolution Tattoo, discusses how their Google Virtual Tour has helped their business.  “Working with Marcello Rostagni last summer on behalf of  www.TrustedPhotoNV.com  was great.  He did a fantastic job photographing our 360 Google Virtual Tour and we noticed a definite increase in our Google Plus Local page ranking on Google search results.”  Evolution Tattoo’s Google Plus Local page currently ranks on page one of Google search results. As you can see, some of the business that have decided to try something different and market their business with  Google Virtual Tours have seen great success!!!  Check out this video  from Google to hear these customers’ success stories: http://youtu.be/9CLYaukFmMw  

So what are you waiting for? Call or email us today!!

775-525-1499 or email: marcello@trustedphotoNV.com

Reno Photographer Marcello Rostagni of www.TrustedPhotographerNV.com

A Trusted Google Independent Photographer, 1st in Nevada!

Trusted Google Photographer Credentials : http://maps.google.com/help/maps/businessphotos/get-started.html

Marcello@TrustedPhotoNV.com and  www.MarcelloRostagni.com

775-525-1499

1-800-208-0072

It was a great honor to recently be able to photograph a Google Virtual Tour and some high quality still photos for Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Reno!  If you are not familiar with Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Reno they are an authentic Charles Gracie Academy.  The academy is certified for professional instruction in Bjj, Gi and no Gi submission grappling, ground fighting, self defense, Judo, wrestling, Muay-Thai and MMA.  They have an awesome 7,000 sqft. training facility which is the largest and only Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy in Northern Nevada with 14 Gracie Black Belts on staff.  The school has been in business since 1999 and teaches men, women, and children of all ages and all levels.  The school  is owned by its head instructor Gary Grate who is a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Charles Gracie.  Gary has competed and trained with some of the best in the world including B.J. Penn, Cesar Gracie, Chuck Liddell, Diego Sanchez, Jake Shields, Ken Shamrock, Pedro Sauer, Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Randy Couture, and many more!

Charles Gracie BJJ Reno now appears with a new See Inside photo which you can click on when searching in Google!  Click the screen shot to check out Charles Gracie BJJ Reno’s Google plus local page!

Check out some photos of the amazing facility below and take a 360 degree spin!

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Reno Photographer Marcello Rostagni of www.TrustedPhotographerNV.com

A Trusted Google Independent Photographer, 1st in Nevada!

Trusted Google Photographer Credentials : http://maps.google.com/help/maps/businessphotos/get-started.html

Marcello@TrustedPhotoNV.com and  www.MarcelloRostagni.com

775-525-1499

1-800-208-0072

Watch this quick video about Google Business Photos and learn how we can help your business in Reno, NV and the surrounding areas! Give us a call today to set up your free in business consultation.

or visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPwxxV3kI5w to watch the video if it is not displaying in your browser.

Marcello Rostagni of TrustedPhotoNV.com

A Trusted Google Independent Photographer, 1st in Nevada!

Trusted Google Photographer Credentials : http://maps.google.com/help/maps/businessphotos/get-started.html

Marcello@TrustedPhotoNV.com and  www.MarcelloRostagni.com

775-525-1499

1-800-208-0072

I was very fortunate to be featured on Channel 4 news recently to talk about my role as a Reno Google Trusted Photographer!  Click this link to watch the story- Channel 4 News on Reno Trusted Photographer

I have been getting a lot of questions lately about the Google Virtual Tour and the photo shoot process for the businesses,  so I thought I would take the time to share some frequently asked questions about  Google Business Photos.

The Photo Shoot

 

• How can I coordinate a photo shoot?

  Simply contact me directly at marcello@trustedphotonv.com or call either of our numbers 775-525-1499, 800-208-0072 and I will return your call promptly.  We can discuss on the phone or through email when the best time is for me to come down to your business is, so that I can perform a free in business consultation.

• How long will the photo shoot take?

  In most cases, a photo shoot will take about an hour or two, but this varies depending on the size of your business.

• What do I need to do to prepare my business ahead of the photo shoot?

  You are welcome to clean and tidy things up prior to the photography session, but remember that the aim of the photographs is to show customers what they would expect to see if they visited your business on a normal day.

• Which areas of my businesses will be photographed?

  Photo shoots will include the main customer-facing areas of your business. You can work with the Google Trusted Photographer to determine what areas of your businesses you would like to highlight, or even exclude from the shoot. Once again, the goal of the photographs is to show customers what they would expect to see if they visited your business on a normal day.

• Will the photo shoot disrupt my business operations?

  We know you’re running a business, and that’s why we designed photo shoots to be as non-disruptive as possible. Trusted Photographers will work around your schedule to ensure that photos are taken at a convenient time for you and your business. Photo shoots do not require any sort of special equipment, lighting, or setup, so you are free to stay open. Although photo shoots are non-disruptive and should not interfere with your normal business operations, it’s a good idea to let your customers know photography is in process and to avoid being in view of the camera, whenever possible.

• Will people be included in the photo shoot?

  Because we want to keep the focus of the photos on the inside of your business, we aim to have as few people in the shots as possible. During the shoot,  Google Trusted photographers may put up a sign and alert customers and employees about to be photographed. As the business owner it would be your responsibility to notify your employees and customers that the photo shoot is taking place.Photo shoots will exclude any areas of your businesses which you would not like to feature. In addition, our photographers will always alert customers and employees before a photo is taken, to uphold their privacy. All panoramic imagery will be processed by our state-of-the-art blurring technology to blur out faces of any employees or customers who appear in the imagery. At any time you may request additional blurring or takedown of entire images through our Report a Problem link at either the bottom of the pano image, or within your Google+ Local page.

 

Please let your fellow business owners and friends know about Google Business Photos , www.TrustedPhotoNV.com  and sign up for our mailing list below!  Thank you for your support.

Marcello of TrustedPhotoNV.com
775-525-1499

1-800-208-0072

2013 is here! Your existing customers and potential new customers are surfing the web everyday, trying to decide where they will spend their hard earned money. It is more important than ever to differentiate yourself from the competition and truly showcase what makes your business better than your competition. Whether you are a car or motorcycle dealership with new 2013 models arriving everyday, or you are a local restaurant or spa, Google business photos are a unique way to showcase your business helping you to grab the attention of your potential clients. You will receive a high quality Google Virtual Tour with the purchase of Google Business Photos in addition to several high quality still photos to use for all of your marketing needs. Take a look at a few photos from a recent photo shoot with Sport Haus Reno.

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How can Google Business Photos help my business?

When potential customers search for your business by name on Google, they will see the images displayed directly on the search results page. These panoramic images will also be published on Google+ Local pages, Google Maps and other Google properties and give customers a better sense of the layout, decor and beauty of your business interior. Using easy-to-use html snippets or Maps APIs, you can also link to these images from your own business website, attracting potential customers who visit your website too.

What will the Trusted Photographer do that I can’t do myself?

 Trusted Photographers are trained to take high quality photos of building interiors, accommodating for common challenges such as low lighting and tight spaces. The photographers are also certified to take pictures using fisheye lenses and rotating camera turrets (mounted on tripods) that, once uploaded to Google’s processing pipelines by photographers, will be transformed into 360-degree panoramic imagery and a walk through of your business. Once photographers upload the pictures from their cameras, Google’s processing pipelines use sophisticated image stitching, HDR, image matching and other technologies to produce these panoramic walkthroughs.  Check out some of the businesses that Reno’s Trusted Google Virtual Tour Photographers at TrustedPhotoNV.com have photographed!

Do I own the photographs taken by a Trusted Photographer?

Yes, you will own the photos taken by Trusted Photographers once you have paid for this service and the shoot is completed. Keep in mind that by signing the agreement, provided by the Trusted Photographer, you will also license the use of the photos to Google who will publish the imagery.

Can I embed these images on my business website?

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 theGoogle Maps API.

What are you going to do differently this year when it comes to marketing your business? Have you positioned yourself to be as successful as possible and dominate the competition in 2013? Marketing your business is crucial if you want to expose yourself to more customers. Don’t wait any longer, and contact us today so that we can help differentiate your business on the world’s most popular search engine and showcase it through an amazing high quality Google Virtual tour!

Marcello of TrustedPhotoNV.com
775-525-1499

1-800-208-0072