Google Street View | Trusted is a new service by Google that became available in Croatia in late 2015, while it has been functioning in Europe for several years. Some Croatian businesses have recognized the advantages offered by Google Street View Trusted and are already utilizing this service.

All companies interested in using this new Google service can contact a Google-certified photographer to have their location captured on Google Street View. However, there are certain things that need to be done before the photographer arrives to take the pictures. Keep in mind that these images are of high quality, and every detail will be visible.

Here are 10 things you need to do before the Google Street View photo shoot:

1. Notify your employees about the upcoming photographer's visit to facilitate a smoother and faster process.
2. Clean the floors, vacuum carpets, and dust shelves, tables, and pictures.
3. Clean the windows to ensure better light reflections and eliminate glare.
4. Remove unnecessary boxes and trash to create a more spacious environment.
5. Replace any non-functioning light bulbs and ensure all lights are turned on.
6. Arrange chairs and tables to create a more organized appearance.
7. If you are involved in sales, you can choose to remove or leave the price tags (removing them might be better as prices can change).
8. Turn on TVs and monitors to enhance the impression of your space during business hours. Be creative and utilize the screens to convey a message, such as displaying a project screenshot for a well-known client, logos of your clients or partners, pages from your website, etc.
9. Remove temporary signs, promotions, and handwritten notes from walls or boards.
10. Place logo signs throughout your business to enhance your brand image.

Virtual walkthrough means that users can explore all areas of your business in all directions (up-down, left-right) as they wish. Therefore, ensure that your premises look their best and are tidy from all angles.

It's not possible to hide or exclude a specific corner. Your virtual walkthrough will be available 24/7, 365 days a year and will remain there indefinitely (or as long as Google desires). Therefore, it would be advisable not to have any Christmas or Easter decorations during the time of the photoshoot.

Apart from the physical requirements, there is an online prerequisite for your business to be featured on Google Street View, which is setting up your business on Google Maps. Setting up your business on Google Maps is not difficult, and the instructions are straightforward and can be found on Google My Business. Your virtual walkthrough will be published on Google, Google Maps, and Google+ and will be accessible worldwide.