Google Virtual Tours

New England businesses, have you heard of Google Virtual Tours? It is basically an extension of the Google Street View technology by bringing 360 degree, interactive virtual tours into businesses. Let's get right into an example of why these tours can be such a strong marketing tool for New England businesses by taking a look at a Virtual Tour of the Bostonia Public House restaurant in Boston, Mass.:


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Amazing, isn't it? My flagship business, VisitingNewEngland.com, has an alliance with a regional provider of Google Maps Virtual Tours, so if you are interested in having a Google Virtual Tour of your own for the world to see, I would be happy to chat with you about participation details.

In a nutshell, Google Maps Virtual Tours show on Google Maps and can be placed on your web site and Facebook page. The cost is far less than newspaper, radio and television advertising, and in many cases, can be done as a one-time fee. By leveraging the power of Google, this is a wonderful way for your business to gain more visibility.  You can see live examples at the bottom of this page.

Here are some Google Virtual Tour examples that show on Google Maps...

Arts and Entertainment
Latchis Theater, Brattleboro VT
Graffiti Paintbar, Nashua NH
Bead Addiction, Walpole MA

Restaurants and Cafes
Bostonia Public House, Boston MA
Whetstone Station restaurant and Brewery, Brattleboro VT
Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret CT
85 Main Restaurant, Putnam CT
Dog Lane Cafe, Storrs CT
Tommy's Pizza, Cranston RI
Olneyville NY Pizza, Providence RI

Sports and Recreation
Rodman Arena, Walpole MA
Launch Trampoline Park, Norwood MA

Wedding and Event Venues
Spire 29 on the Square, Gorham Maine
As you can see, the possibilities are endless -- most businesses would be good candidates for a Google Maps Virtual Tour.

This is perhaps the most fun part of my job as editor and publisher of VisitingNewEngland.com,  as I know I am helping small businesses attract future customers. Let's face it, the economy has been horrible the past several years, and small businesses need every edge possible to survive. Google Virtual Tours can be an important part of being seen on the Internet. I'd be happy to help you get there!

If this all sounds good, you can sign up for more information. I look forward to chatting with you in the form of a no obligation, informational session, at your convenience. Thank-you!

Eric at VisitingNewEngland.com

Graffiti Paintbar, Nashua N.H.

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Bostonia Public House restaurant, Boston, Mass.

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Latchis Theater, Brattleboro, Vt.
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Tommy's Pizza, Cranston, R.I.
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