How to remove photos from your Google My Business listing

Why should I remove a ⁢photo from my listing⁢ from ‌Google My Business?

1. Identity fraud.
2. Misleading or erroneous information.
3. Inappropriate or irrelevant photos.
4. Breach of copyright.

How do I remove a photo from my Google My Business listing?

1. Access your Google My Business account⁤.
2. Select ‌the⁤ location of⁣ your ⁢company.
3. Go to the “Photos” section.
4. Click‌ on the photo you want to delete.
5. Select "Delete Photo."
6. Confirm the deletion of the photo.

What happens if I'm not the business owner on Google My Business?

1. Please contact the owner‌ for removal.
2. Report the photo to Google as inappropriate⁢ or incorrect.
3. Provide ⁤evidence of your relationship with the company and ⁤the reason why‌ the photo should be removed.

Can I delete a photo from Google My Business if I don't have access to my account?

1. Regain access to your Google My Business account.
2. Ask Google My Business support to help you delete the photo.
3. Verify your ‌identity and relationship with the company to demonstrate your legitimacy as an owner.

How long does it take for Google to remove a photo from my Google My Business listing?

1. The removal process may take several days.
2. Depending on the technical support workload, the time may vary.
3. Google will verify⁢ the legitimacy​ of the request before proceeding with the removal.

How do I prevent unwanted photos from being re-uploaded to my Google My Business listing?

1. Regularly monitor your Google My Business listing for unwanted photos.
2. Establish internal procedures for verifying content before publication.
3. Raise awareness among your team about the importance of keeping the list updated and with appropriate content.

Will Google notify the owner of the photo before deleting it?

1. Google will not always notify the owner of the photo before deleting it.
2. If the photo is clearly inappropriate or incorrect, Google will proceed with direct removal.
3. In cases of dispute, Google may request additional evidence before proceeding with the removal.

Can my competition maliciously remove my photos from Google My Business?

1. Google will verify the legitimacy of removal requests before proceeding with them.
2. If you suspect malicious activity, report the situation to Google for review.
3. Provide evidence of your legitimacy as the owner and the validity of the photos in question.

Can I hide photos in my Google My Business listing instead of deleting them?

1. Google My Business⁣ does not allow selective hiding of photos in the ‌list.
2. Deleted photos will disappear‌ from the list permanently.
3. Consider providing alternative photos that better represent your business to replace the removed ones.

What​ are Google's policies for removing photos from Google My Business?

1. Photos must accurately represent the business and its goods or services.
2. Misleading, offensive, or inappropriate photos are not allowed on your Google My Business listing.
3. Google reserves the right⁤ to remove ‌any photo that does not comply with its⁣ policies or infringes copyright.