Searching online is becoming more and more localized. When people search, they are typically action-oriented with a particular area in mind. So what does that mean for you and your shop?

Google designed Google My Business to give business owners a portal to see traffic to their website, monitor customer’s reviews and post photos of their business. As previously discussed in our blog “Google My Business Tips for Auto Repair Shops,” it is extremely important for your shop to take advantage of Google My Business. In this blog post we will discuss how to make sure your listing’s pictures are looking their best so that you can get more people clicking through to your website and visiting your shop.

Be at the forefront of how customers are searching for services you offer. Make sure that you are putting your best foot forward. It may sound daunting, but Google has made it easy for you to have a professional showing inside of the search results.

Below we have listed a few best practices to consider when getting ready to add photos to your Google My Business page:

If you haven’t claimed your Google My Business page yet, follow this link to get started. Once you have done that, you’ll want to have the following pictures:

• Profile picture
• Company logo
• Cover photo
• Various photos of the interior and exterior of your shop

These photos will be shown in search results, Google Maps view, and on the reviews section of your Google My Business page. It is important to make sure that your photos are properly sized to ensure quality. The sizes below will help you avoid pixelated, low-quality photos that could turn away potential customers.

Dimensions:

• Profile Picture: 250 x 250 pixels

• Logo: 250 x 250 pixels
  • Tip: if you have a horizontal logo make sure to have a photo of your logo that is in a square photo
• Cover Photo: 2120 x 1192 pixels

• Interior and Exterior Photos: Any size over 1000 x 1000 pixels (Make sure that the photos display well in the web browser)
  • Tip: For displaying the outside show what it looks like from the street so that it allows people to identify it better from the street. Google prefers these type of photos for the exterior.

By following these guidelines your auto repair shop will be able to create a professional impression to potential customers. Make sure to constantly monitor your Google My Business listing to ensure that your auto repair shop returns the best search results possible.

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