How to Remove Street View Photos From My Google My Business

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How to Remove Street View Photos From My Google My Business

Are you trying to remove street view photos from your Google My Business listing to no avail? DoNotPay offers you a straightforward alternative on how to

When people want to try out a new service or product, the first place they head to is Google. That shows how maintaining a good reputation online is essential. However, maintaining a good reputation on Google isn't always easy; otherwise, every business would have a five-star rating.

DoNotPay offers small businesses an easier way to remove fake or harmful street view photos. We analyze the photo, evaluate why you want it pulled down, and report it to be removed.

Can I Remove Street View Photos From Google My Business? 

As a business owner, you don't have the direct ability to remove a street view photo that a customer uploads on your Google My Business listing. However, when a customer uploads a street view photo that you don't like on your listing, you have an option to flag or report it to Google for removal. 

 that you don't want on your Google My Business for removal is not an immediate process. You need to be prepared to wait for a few more days and you could even be surprised that Google may not agree to your request. If Google determines that the street view photo represents your business accurately, the chances are that they will not remove the photo.

How to Remove Street View Photos From My Google My Business 

Are you looking for a way to remove 360 view photos on Google My Business? As a business owner, what photos appear on your Google My Business listing matters a lot because that's what consumers see when they google information about your business or services.

You can influence what photos appear on your Google My Business by removing the street view photos you don't want on your listing. Here's how you can :

Removing Street View Photos on iOS and iPad OS 

In order to remove street view photos from your Google My Business on an iOS and iPad OS you have to:

  1. Go to your Google My Business app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Click on More Photos.
  3. Tap on the street view photo you want to flag.
  4. You'll see a flag icon on the top right corner; tap the icon to report the photo.

Removing Street View Photos on Android

In order to remove street view photos from your Google My Business on an Android you have to:

  1. Go to the Google My Business app on your Android phone or tablet and open your Business Profile.
  2. Click on the Photos option.
  3. Tap on the street view photo you'd like to remove.
  4. Tap on the Report Photo option.

Removing Street View Photos on a Computer 

In order to remove street view photos from your Google My Business on a computer you have to:

  1. Log in to your Google My Business page.
  2. If your business has several locations, select the location that you wish to manage.
  3. Go to the Menu and click on Photos, located on the left of the Menu.
  4. Tap on the street view photo you want to flag and click the flag icon on the top right corner.

Reasons Why Google My Business Will Delete a Street View Photo

Why would Google My Business delete a street view photo? Before asking Google to delete or remove a street view photo, read the Google reviews policy and confirm whether the photo is prohibited. Here are some of the reasons why Google My Business will delete a street view photo: 

  • The photo is fake or spam.
  • The photo is off-topic.
  • The photo is biased.
  • The photo is impersonated or deceptive.

Extra Measures You Can Take if Google My Business Does Not Delete a Reported Street View Photo

Have you flagged or reported a street view photo you don't want to Google to no avail? If your customer's photo defies Google content policy or Google reviews policy and Google My Business doesn't pull it down, you can try these measures:

  1. Contact the customer to delete the photo. A customer can edit or delete their review on Google. 
  2. Contact the Google My Business support directly through:
Phone1-844-491-9665
Twitter@GoogleMyBiz
Facebook@GoogleMyBusiness

If you've tried the above steps but still can't get a street view photo removed from your Google My Business, DoNotPay can help you solve your problem in just a few minutes. In addition, DoNotPay can help you sue in a small claims court if the photo you want Google to remove is defamatory.

What Are Street View Photos Used For?

If you're a new business owner on Google My Business, you probably don't know that your customers are allowed to add photos to your business. Google allows photo uploads to ensure that whoever views your page sees the actual impression of your business, with both business photos and customer photos. 

However, uploading photos can have a downside when some customers upload unflattering photos or photos that are entirely unrelated to your actual business. Managing your Google My Business photos online is crucial because it shows how your business is represented not just on Google but also on other search engines.

The downside is that flagging or reporting a street view photo to Google for removal is not easy; otherwise, all businesses would not have negative photos and reviews! DoNotPay offers you a simple solution to . Here's all you need to do: 

  1. Select which platform the review was posted on.

     

  2. Enter the url to the review and upload a photo to help us identify it.

     

  3. Indicate why you want to report the review and also provide a detailed description.

     

  4. And that's it! We'll report the review so that it gets investigated by the platform and taken down once they determine it's inappropriate.

DoNotPay Can Help You Get a Review or Photo Removed From Any Platform

Are you looking to delete or remove negative photos or reviews from other platforms? DoNotPay helps remove reviews and photos from various platforms including:

What Else Can DoNotPay Do? 

Do you have any other issues you need help with? DoNotPay offers several services, and helping you remove street view photos from Google My Business is just one of them. DoNotPay can help you solve problems related to: 

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