Enhancing Your Online Presence with High-Quality Images on Listings

When customers consider choosing your business, the images you present online can significantly influence their decision. Images are the digital equivalent of a first impression, showcasing your venue, products, and services in the best possible way. 

Listings help you publish high-quality photos across all supported platforms, ensuring your business appears as appealing as possible to potential customers.

How to Manage Images in Listings

To update or add images for your business:

1. Go to Your Location  Page: Access the dashboard and navigate to your Listings.
2. Find the "Listing Images" Section: Located on the right side of the page.
3. Click "Edit": Here, you can upload, remove, or change the images associated with your business.

Each type of image serves a unique purpose, as outlined below:

Types of Images and Their Purposes 

1. Logo:

   • This logo will be used across various channels and directories.
   • Ensure your logo is clear and professional, as it represents your brand identity.

2. Square Logo:

   • This version of your logo is specifically formatted for Facebook and used internally within Listings.

3. Cover Photo:

   • This is the first image that will appear on your Google Business Profile (GBP) listing (uploaded under the “owner section”).
   • It also updates your Facebook timeline cover. Facebook provides specific dimensions for displaying cover photos:
     • Desktop: 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall.
     • Smartphones: 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall.
   • It's best to use dimensions of 820 pixels by 360 pixels (16:9 ratio) and to keep all text and graphics centred to fit both desktop and mobile views.

Tips for Optimising Images for Online Listings

• High Resolution: Ensure all images are of high quality and resolution. Blurry or pixelated photos can negatively impact how customers perceive your business.
• Relevance: Use images that best represent your business and services. Highlight popular products, services, or unique aspects of your venue.
• Consistency: Maintain consistency in branding by using the same style, filters, or colours for your images.
• Compliance with Dimensions: Follow the recommended dimensions, especially for platforms like Facebook, to ensure your images are displayed correctly.