Which photos to use on your business listing

Before stepping through the door, a customer almost always looks at the photos first. They reassure, give a sense of the place and its atmosphere, and help decide between two addresses in the same neighborhood. A handful of well chosen photos, kept up to date, beat an old or poorly framed gallery every time.

A storefront people can recognize

The first photo should let someone recognize the place from the street, whether in Almadies, Liberté 6 or Parcelles Assainies. Take it during the day, without harsh backlight, including the sign if you have one. It is often the first image a customer sees while comparing several addresses before heading out, so it deserves to be sharp and current.

The inside, as it really is

Show the space the way a customer will discover it when walking in: the entrance area, the waiting zone, the counter. Favor daylight, with doors or curtains open, rather than artificial lighting that shifts colors. Avoid photos taken mid cleanup or during renovation work: it is better to wait for a calm moment than to publish an image that does not reflect the place.

Products or finished work

If you sell products or offer visible services (hairstyling, tailoring, decoration, food), show them from several angles against a simple background that does not distract the eye. These are often the photos that convince the most, because they answer the customer's direct question: is this what I am looking for?

The team, with everyone's agreement

A photo of the team at work makes a listing feel human and reassuring, especially for a business that regularly welcomes the public. Always ask each person for their agreement before posting their face, and retake the photo whenever someone changes role or leaves the team: an outdated photo gives the impression the listing has been abandoned.

What hurts more than it helps

Avoid adding text on the image itself (prices, slogans, hours): it ages quickly, reads poorly on a small screen and can become inaccurate without you noticing. A blurry, too dark or far away photo is no better. Five good photos beat fifteen average ones that dilute the best shots.

Update it regularly

A listing with photos several years old suggests the business may no longer exist, or has changed without saying so. Make it a habit to refresh photos at every notable change: new decor, a new product range, a new team. On SeneFinder, you can add your own photos once you claim your listing with the "Is this your business?" button, to keep a visual that truly represents you.

Think about format too: a portrait photo often displays better on a phone than a very wide shot, and a sharp, well lit image stays more readable than a heavy filter. If you switch phones, check that the camera lens is clean before each shot: a speck of dust is enough to ruin a photo, even with good framing.

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Frequently asked questions

How many photos should a listing have?

There is no magic number, but between five and ten sharp, varied photos (storefront, interior, products, team) give a complete and trustworthy picture of the place.

Can I use photos found online?

No, only use your own photos. Customers want to see the real place, and a generic photo misleads more than it helps.

How often should photos be refreshed?

As soon as something notable changes (decor, team, new product range), and at least once a year even without changes, to keep the listing current.