Google's New AI Image Flagging: What You Need to Know

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Google has introduced a new feature that labels AI-generated or manipulated images in search results. Is this the first step toward cracking down on AI-generated images, or just a way to keep consumers safe?

While we haven't seen evidence that AI images in Google Business Posts harm their performance in local rankings, we do think it’s wise to only use real, authentic images when uploading to the photos section of your Google Business Profile (GBP). Google favors authenticity, and raw images perfectly align with that.

Google wants to show its users exactly what to expect when they interact with a business, and nothing says real life like a photo taken from a cell phone. AI images aren’t practical for many business types like restaurants or salons, since the images generated would not represent what a consumer would see if they went there, causing confusion, frustration, and negative Google reviews.

Your potential customers want to see real images of your business and your products or services, not just artificial images with your logo slapped on them. Optimize your Google Business Profile by consistently uploading new, raw images of your products, services, and physical location to show a true representation of your business.

Did you know you can automate uploading images to your GBP now?

Launching Soon: Lihi - Live AI Local Ranking Assistant for GMB Ranking

If constantly uploading images feels like a hassle, check out our upcoming image upload tool in Lihi - our groundbreaking automated Google Business Profile optimization software! It will drip your images over time onto your Google Business Profile and SEO optimize them with geotags and alt text containing target keywords for maximum impact. Just upload a bunch of new images to it and sit back for months while it drips them onto your Google Business Profile at the perfect time. Lihi will do much more than just optimize your images; it will handle all of your posting, review management, and reporting! Stay tuned for its release soon!

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What should you do about this right now? First, have our experts optimize your Google Business Profile today!

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