If you trust Google

[Framar]

Here is their latest form of commerce boosterism or latest form of invasion of privacy, whichever you prefer.

Invite them into your business for a photo shoot.

http://maps.google.com/help/maps/businessphotos/index.html

Thanks but no thanks.

 

[Mike Labbe]

I do trust them They have kind of had this for years. We have photos of our shop on there already for many years now. Same idea, I guess, but someone comes out and takes pro pictures to promote your business.

We were one of the top google places searched in our state, and proudly display a google barcode sticker on the front door of our shop When people come visit, they can barcode scan our door with their android (or possibly iphone too).

Mike

 

[Paul N]

Wow, thanks for the link Mar, I am applying for it right now!

Free advertising with photos by Google!!!!

I love Google!!

 

[Framar]

*shudder*

 

[Baer Charlton]

Mar, maybe you're confusing Google with MS?

the nerdy kid down the street vs. big brother?

Googles apps have always been out there as freeware.... and they don't plan to change or charge.

 

[Paul N]

I may have to suggest to Google to send their GMIB (Google's Men in Black) to visit Mar and convince her of their benign intentions.....