So what exactly is a virtual tour?

A virtual tour is a simulation of a location, made up of a series of images of that actual location. The images are stitched together to create a 360° panorama, which is turned into an interface that allows the location to be seen as if the viewer were actually there. Users can look up, down, and all around for a truly immersive experience.

The fun doesn’t stop there. More than one location in an area will usually be incorporated into the tour. Users can navigate from one location to the next with the use of buttons known as “hotspots”. The hotspot buttons are placed either on the image where the next viewpoint is, on a customized map of the area, or both.

Here’s an example tour, along with the images we’ve used to create it.


Why Should My Company Have a Virtual Tour?

No matter what industry you’re in, a Virtual Tour will help attract customers.

Now more than ever, consumers are turning to the web to make their purchasing decisions. Incorporating a virtual tour of your venue into your website can attract them to it.

Have you ever heard a customer say, “Wow, this place looks a lot better in person than it did online.”? If so, it’s probably because your website’s photographs are not doing the venue justice.

Now imagine if potential customers from all over the world could actually see your amazing venue like it was meant to be seen. Instead of having to settle for a restricted view of the place, they could see everything, as if they were actually there!


What do we need to do to prepare for the photo shoot?

Just make your place look like you want it to be seen. Obviously, the area should be clean and tidy to present it in the best way possible. In some cases, such as hotels and hospitals, staff members can pose in the photos to show the excellent service you provide to your customers.