Which images matter
Your profile has several image slots, and each does a different job. The logo and cover set your identity, while interior, exterior, team, and product or work photos help people picture what it is like to do business with you.
Quality and relevance beat quantity. A set of clear, well-lit, genuinely representative photos does more than a large pile of blurry or generic stock images, which can actually undercut trust.
- A clean logo and a strong cover image that represents your brand
- Exterior shots so customers recognize your location on arrival
- Interior photos that show the space and atmosphere
- Real work, products, or team photos rather than stock imagery
- Short video where it adds something a photo cannot
How visuals influence clicks and trust
People judge a business quickly from its images. Current, authentic photos signal that you are active and legitimate, while empty or stale galleries raise doubt.
Keeping visuals fresh also matters. Updating photos as your space, work, or menu changes keeps the profile accurate and gives repeat searchers something new to see.
- Use high-resolution, well-lit images that load cleanly
- Show the real thing: your actual space, staff, and work
- Refresh photos periodically instead of setting them once
- Remove outdated or off-brand images that misrepresent you
- Keep customer-added photos in mind, since those show too
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Frequently asked questions
How many photos should I have?
Enough to represent your business well across the key categories, but there is no proven magic number. A focused set of accurate, high-quality photos serves you better than a large volume of weak ones. We prioritize the shots that matter for your type of business.
Do photos affect my ranking?
Their most reliable effect is on engagement and trust, which influence whether people choose you, rather than being a confirmed direct ranking factor. We are honest about that distinction and focus photos on winning the click and the customer.
Can I use stock photos?
It is far better to use real images of your business. Generic stock can feel impersonal and may misrepresent what customers will actually find. If you need help planning a shot list or optimizing what you have, a free consultation is a good start.