I guess Google is getting tired of businesses submitting incomplete and invalid videos for their video verifications within Google Business Profiles.

Google added a Video Preview feature that lets you preview your video to ensure the video includes everything that is necessary for your verification before you submit it.

Google’s Lisa Landsman wrote on LinkedIn, “Now, you can review your recordings before submitting, ensuring clarity and accuracy – saving you valuable time and reducing the need for resubmissions.”

P.S. There are just 49 days until SMX Advanced.

Barry Schwartz,
Verifiably a writer

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