Appendix O: Google Business Profile Videos Table of Contents
- How To Add Google Business Profile Videos via Desktop
- Adding & Publishing Google Business Profile Videos via Mobile
- How To Add Google BusinessProfile Videos via Camera Roll
- How To Delete A Video
- Removing A Video Uploaded By A Customer
- How To Properly Optimize A Video
- Google Business Profile Videos Upload Status
- Business Showcase Video
Adding Google Business Profile Videos via Desktop
Videos Are Added Under the Photos Icon
Once you login (how to login) to your Google Business Profile via your desktop computer, you’ll see the “add photo” icon. After clicking it, you’ll see the option to UPLOAD VIDEO. We’ll explore each video option within the “add photo” module in this Appendix.
Add Videos
Upload Confirmation
You’ll see the screen illustrated after clicking one of the links from the previous section. You can see how the photos are published by referring to the mobile sections below.
How To Delete A Video
Deleting A Video Uploaded By Your Team
Videos you and your team upload can be deleted at any time.
Mobile
On A Mobile Device.
Here’s how… by clicking the the dots at the top of the screen and selecting DELETE THIS VIDEO.
Note: The “Delete” icon only shows for videos that your business added.
Desktop
Remove.Removing A Video Uploaded By A Customer
If a customer posts a video that violates content guidelines or the law, you can request to remove it.
Removing A Video Via Desktop
Desktop.
- Click anywhere in the photo area.
- Click the FLAG on the upper right of the photo.
- Select REPORT A PROBLEM
- From the pop up menu select a reason why Google should remove the photo.
Removing A Video Via Mobile
Video Upload Status
Pending: This means the video is in the processing stage or your profile isn’t currently verified and don’t show up on Google Search or Maps.
Not Approved: The video has been flagged for violating Google policies and doesn’t show up on Google Search or Maps.
Live: The video shows up on Google Search and Maps.
Business Showcase Video
A business showcase video provides business owners the opportunity to showcase videos of up to 30 seconds on their Google Business Profile.
Google may also require a Business Showcase Video as part of their Google Business Profile verification process. Showcase videos provide proof the business exists and that you have the authority to manage the Business’ Google Business Profile.
Business showcase videos must:
- be continuous
- be unedited
- include evidence for where they were taken (for example, a street name and number on the building).
- include evidence that the business exists (via signage for example).
- include evidence of your connection to the business (showing POS system access).
- not include any sensitive numbers (bank account number or tax/identification numbers).
- not include anyone’s face.
You've reached the end of Appendix O
A For more information on photos visit Appendix N
