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Many local businesses want to showcase their spaces online but don’t have the time or skills to create a virtual tour. If you can use a smartphone or 360° camera and follow a simple process, you can offer an attractive service that brings customers through the door — and pay you for it.
“Opportunities are often disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” — Ann Landers
1. What Local Businesses Need Virtual Tours
Real estate agents, cafés, gyms, B&Bs, wedding venues and shops benefit most. A simple tour increases trust and helps customers make decisions from their phone or desktop.
2. Tools You’ll Use (Low Cost)
Start with a smartphone and free apps like Google Street View or free Kuula accounts. If you grow, consider a budget 360° camera. Basic editing tools and free hosting are often enough to begin.
3. How to Price & Offer Packages
Offer tiered packages: a basic tour (one-time fee), a premium tour with guided hotspots, and a hosting/maintenance monthly option. Upsells (updated tours, seasonal photo refreshes) add recurring income.
4. Deliver & Promote the Tour
Embed the tour on the client’s site, add it to Google My Business, and share on their social media. Provide a short how-to so the client can use it in listings and ads — that increases the perceived value.
Interactive Exercise: Your First Virtual Tour Plan
1️⃣ Pick One Business
Choose a local business you can reach this week (café, salon, B&B). Observe what would look best in a tour.
2️⃣ Create a Simple Demo
Use your phone and Google Street View or Kuula to capture a short demo tour (5–8 panoramic shots).
3️⃣ Prepare a Pitch
Write a short email or script offering a free demo and a clear price for a full tour — highlight benefits (more bookings, better listings).
4️⃣ Offer Hosting & Updates
Decide a monthly hosting/refresh fee for updates and seasonal photos to create recurring revenue.
Note: There’s a form at the bottom of this page. Once you fill it in, you’ll instantly receive an email from me — plus a special resource you can easily share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
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"Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there."
— Will Rogers
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