Google’s Street View services are going beyond the streets. Completely up to the businesses, Google Street View's new option, allows businesses (in big cities) to showcase their location and ambiance through 360° images. I believe it is a great opportunity for businesses to attract more customers; however the problem of privacy is still on everyone's mind. Even though Google have asked businesses to inform their customers before photoshoots take place and ensures to blur people's faces, they have, in the past, repetitively been accused of intruding privacy. Moreover, we can wonder if all photographs will be true to the real ambiance you feel when you actually visit the place; if not it could compromise the businesses instead of bringing new customers.
So next time you decide to grab a bite at the little sushi place down the street, remember that Big Brother, Google might be watching you ;)
However Google Street View service is a great tool for attracting clients, the question is how many things we are ready to sacrifice for a greater business. And from the client point of view: would You prefer to check the interior of the restaurant or rather read comments about its kitchen (because I think it is not the same).
RépondreSupprimerI'd like to react on the comment of Josinn.
RépondreSupprimerI think that, from the client point of view, both services (comments and street views) are important, especially in the case of a restaurant. Comments on the quality of the food or on the efficiency of the service are critical (beware of the false comments...). But, being able to see the interior of the restaurant through 360° images, could be a great plus for any company that wishes to open their doors to the service. Isn't a 360° picture better than 3 static pictures ?