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9 hours ago
9 hours ago
In this WGAN-TV Podcast, guest host Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) walks through his full workflow using Fotello, an AI-powered real estate photo editing platform.Tom uploads 195 five (5) bracketed images, sets preferences like auto-bracketing, sky replacement, and perspective correction, and receives his first edits in just over four minutes — full processing takes around 24 minutes, mostly limited by upload speed.Tom finds the edits deliverable-quality, customizable, and faster than any human editing workflow — enabling real estate photographers to save time, cut costs, and deliver faster.WGAN Special Offer:Start for free and get up to 1,500 images — that’s 25 listings with up to 60 photos each — edited at no cost when you subscribe to any paid plan (includes a 7-day money-back guarantee). Use the We Get Around Network affiliate link: www.WGAN.info/fotello and enter Voucher Code: WGAN

2 days ago
2 days ago
WGAN-TV | New! Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Photographer Program===Two Giraffe360 Special Offers for WGAN Community1. Giraffe PRO Camera (for real estate photographers):✓ Get early access to the new Giraffe PRO Camera - WGAN exclusive 60-day trial offer – just $123 per month - Be among the first to try the all-new Giraffe PRO Camera as it officially launches. (Pre-Order Giraffe Pro Camera)2. Giraffe360 Go Camera (for real estate agents (or real estate photographers that want to get started immediately and then switch to the Giraffe PRO Camera when it is ready to ship)✓ Free Blue Sky Replacement for HDR Photos with Voucher Code: WGAN✓ Build Your Plan: www.Giraffe360.com===✓ What's possible with the next-gen Giraffe PRO Camera with LiDAR 2.0?✓ What are the advantages of joining the Giraffe360 Photographer Program?✓ What does exclusive Zip Codes mean for photographers?✓ What's included in an all-in-one monthly subscription with no upfront camera cost?Stay tuned ...Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 17 June 2025, for:✓ New! Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Photographer ProgramMy guest is: Giraffe360 Founder and CEO Mikus OpeltsShow Topics✓ Giraffe PRO Camera and auto-height adjusting tripod✓ Giraffe360 Content Studios (Deliverables)-- Ultra-HD 3D Virtual Tours-- HDR Photos-- Floor Plans (ANSI-compliant)-- Drone-style cinematic fly-through Gsplat Videos-- Auto-generate Single Property Listing Websites-- Social media ready digital assets [Listing Spotlight]✓ Listing Spotlight-- Social Media-- Email Marketing-- Property Websites-- More time scanning versus less time to get it delivered (four hour goal for rendering all assets)✓ Giraffe360 Official Photographer Program-- Two exclusive ZIP codes for real estate photographers - potential leads from Giraffe360-- Unlimited virtual tour hosting-- Giraffe PRO Camera that includes everything for one flat monthly fee (no upfront camera cost)-- how to claim two exclusive ZIP codes - per camera - via the Giraffe360 Photographer Program✓ Two Giraffe360 Special Offers for WGAN Community1. Giraffe PRO Camera (for real estate photographers):✓ Get early access to the new Giraffe PRO Camera - WGAN exclusive 60-day trial offer – just $123 per month - Be among the first to try the all-new Giraffe PRO Camera as it officially launches. (Pre-Order Giraffe Pro Camera)Your Exclusive WGAN Offer Includes✓ 10 free property projects (standard trial includes 5)✓ All add-ons included at no extra cost for the trial period✓ Free blue sky replacement if you subscribe annually following the trial✓ Free WGAN-TV Training Academy Membership for 1 year✓ Membership to the Giraffe Photographer Network with ZIP code exclusivity (2 ZIP codes per camera - US only)This limited-time trial offer is available till July 31, 2025. (Unless extended by Giraffe360)2. Giraffe360 Go Camera (for real estate agents (or real estate photographers that want to get started immediately and then switch to the Giraffe PRO Camera when it is ready to ship])✓ Free Blue Sky Replacement for HDR Photos with Voucher Code: WGAN✓ Build Your Plan: www.Giraffe360.com

2 days ago
2 days ago
WGAN-TV | New! Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Photographer Program===Two Giraffe360 Special Offers for WGAN Community1. Giraffe PRO Camera (for real estate photographers):✓ Get early access to the new Giraffe PRO Camera - WGAN exclusive 60-day trial offer – just $123 per month - Be among the first to try the all-new Giraffe PRO Camera as it officially launches. (Pre-Order Giraffe Pro Camera)2. Giraffe360 Go Camera (for real estate agents (or real estate photographers that want to get started immediately and then switch to the Giraffe PRO Camera when it is ready to ship)✓ Free Blue Sky Replacement for HDR Photos with Voucher Code: WGAN✓ Build Your Plan: www.Giraffe360.com===✓ What's possible with the next-gen Giraffe PRO Camera with LiDAR 2.0?✓ What are the advantages of joining the Giraffe360 Photographer Program?✓ What does exclusive Zip Codes mean for photographers?✓ What's included in an all-in-one monthly subscription with no upfront camera cost?Stay tuned ...Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 17 June 2025, for:✓ New! Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Photographer ProgramMy guest is: Giraffe360 Founder and CEO Mikus OpeltsShow Topics✓ Giraffe PRO Camera and auto-height adjusting tripod✓ Giraffe360 Content Studios (Deliverables)-- Ultra-HD 3D Virtual Tours-- HDR Photos-- Floor Plans (ANSI-compliant)-- Drone-style cinematic fly-through Gsplat Videos-- Auto-generate Single Property Listing Websites-- Social media ready digital assets [Listing Spotlight]✓ Listing Spotlight-- Social Media-- Email Marketing-- Property Websites-- More time scanning versus less time to get it delivered (four hour goal for rendering all assets)✓ Giraffe360 Official Photographer Program-- Two exclusive ZIP codes for real estate photographers - potential leads from Giraffe360-- Unlimited virtual tour hosting-- Giraffe PRO Camera that includes everything for one flat monthly fee (no upfront camera cost)-- how to claim two exclusive ZIP codes - per camera - via the Giraffe360 Photographer Program✓ Two Giraffe360 Special Offers for WGAN Community1. Giraffe PRO Camera (for real estate photographers):✓ Get early access to the new Giraffe PRO Camera - WGAN exclusive 60-day trial offer – just $123 per month - Be among the first to try the all-new Giraffe PRO Camera as it officially launches. (Pre-Order Giraffe Pro Camera)Your Exclusive WGAN Offer Includes✓ 10 free property projects (standard trial includes 5)✓ All add-ons included at no extra cost for the trial period✓ Free blue sky replacement if you subscribe annually following the trial✓ Free WGAN-TV Training Academy Membership for 1 year✓ Membership to the Giraffe Photographer Network with ZIP code exclusivity (2 ZIP codes per camera - US only)This limited-time trial offer is available till July 31, 2025. (Unless extended by Giraffe360)2. Giraffe360 Go Camera (for real estate agents (or real estate photographers that want to get started immediately and then switch to the Giraffe PRO Camera when it is ready to ship])✓ Free Blue Sky Replacement for HDR Photos with Voucher Code: WGAN✓ Build Your Plan: www.Giraffe360.com

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Save 15% on Your First Year with This Link! Jellypod AI Podcast Studio Website https://WGAN.info/jellypod
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Are you wondering how to:✓ Quickly generate high-quality podcast episodes about your real estate photography business?✓ Use AI to research, script, and voice your podcast in minutes using local real estate news and client websites as content sources?✓ Customize podcast style, tone, and delivery to match your brand and attract new real estate clients?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM ET) on Thursday, 27 March 2025, our guest is:✓ Jason Alafgani, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of JellypodOur topic is:✓ WGAN-TV | Jellypod AI Podcast Studio: Research, Write and Voice a Customizable Podcast in MinutesJason will guide us through how real estate photographers can use Jellypod’s AI-powered platform to create engaging, professional-quality podcasts.For example, podcasts can showcase:1. local real estate news (local media releases)2. feature client success stories (client website)3. highlight virtual tour services to help agents/brokers win more and bigger premium listings (your website)What You’ll LearnHere is what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show:✓ AI-Powered Podcast Creation1. How Jellypod streamlines podcast production using AI-driven research, scriptwriting, and voice synthesis.2. How real estate photographers can use Jellypod to turn their clients’ websites into podcast content to promote listings.✓ Customization and Branding1. How Jellypod allows real estate photographers to adjust podcast style, tone, and delivery for a unique, branded experience.2. The importance of using AI voices that match the personality of your brand.✓ Efficiency and Automation1. How Jellypod enables you to produce multiple podcast episodes in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods.2. The benefits of AI-assisted content creation for busy real estate photographers looking to market their services.✓ Real-World Applications1. I will play an except from a podcast episode I created with Jellypod and talk about the experience2. How to leverage AI-generated podcasts to educate potential clients about the value of virtual tours and real estate photography.Why This MattersFor real estate photographers, AI-driven podcasting offers a way to:✓ Generate high-quality content that positions your company as local real estate marketing experts.✓ Promote their virtual tour services in an engaging and automated way.✓ Save time and effort while maintaining a consistent content marketing strategy.Among the Questions I’ll Ask Jason Alafgani:Podcast Creation ProcessQ: How does Jellypod transform a real estate marketing idea into a fully produced podcast episode?Q: How can you modify the AI-generated script and voice to match your branding and style?Customization and BrandingQ: How can real estate photographers use Jellypod to highlight their virtual tours and photography services?Q: Are there options for integrating AI-generated podcasts into their website or social media?Industry ApplicationsQ: How can you use Jellypod to generate other types of real estate content, such as client testimonials or market reports?Future InnovationsQ: What’s next for Jellypod?Q: Are there plans for additional AI voice enhancements?Q: How do you see AI impacting the future of real estate marketing and podcasting?

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
-- How can Heat Map Analytics reveal the most engaging areas within a Matterport tour?-- What insights can Tag Analytics provide about how visitors interact with Tags?-- How can these new analytics tools help Matterport Service Providers add more value for your clients?Stay tuned ...Join us on WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Thursday, 27 February 2025 for:✔ WGAN-TV: Introduction to Matterport + CAPTUR3D Heat Map Analytics and Tag AnalyticsOur guest:✔ CAPTUR3D Product Owner Alex Hitchcock (for PHORIA) | @AlexHitchcockIn this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show, we'll explore the CAPTUR3D latest analytics updates, including Heat Maps Analytics and Tags Analytics, which provide powerful insights into user interactions within a Matterport digital twins.What You’ll LearnNEW: Heat Map Analytics – Identify how visitors engage with each scan point and room in Matterport tours:✔ Most-viewed rooms and scan points✔ Time spent per room and scan✔ Average scans/visits per session✔ Percentage-based comparisons across roomsNEW: Tags Analytics – Gain insights into how users interact with Tags:✔ Clicks and hovers on tags✔ Content engagement tracking✔ CSV data export for analysis & reportingBonus: CSV Exports✔ Easily download a detailed report of engagement metrics for in-depth analysis and team collaboration.Why This MattersFor Matterport Service Providers, real estate professionals, and digital twin creators, the CAPTUR3D analytics tools provide data-driven insights to:✔ Optimize tour layouts by understanding visitor engagement patterns✔ Improve tag effectiveness by tracking content clicks and hovers✔ Deliver more value to clients with quantifiable engagement reportsQuestions I’ll Ask Alex✔ How do Heat Maps Analytics enhance the way we analyze Matterport tour engagement?✔ What trends have emerged from early CAPTUR3D Analytics data?✔ How do Tags Analytics help businesses optimize their Mattertags & interactions?✔ What industries benefit most from these advanced analytics tools?✔ What’s next for CAPTUR3D AI-driven insights and Matterport integrations?Exclusive Offer for WGAN MembersGet $90 in free CAPTUR3D credits for high-quality floor plans & photo retouching via this special WGAN link! Must be used within first 30 days.Other questions that I should ask Alex during WGAN-TV Live at 5?Best,DanAboutCAPTUR3D is an all-in-one 3D Virtual Tour Software & Management Platform. This powerful CMS enhances your Matterport Virtual Tours and streamlines your workflow. Get everything from Floor Plans to Virtual Staging and easily create eye-catching content for residential, commercial and cultural spaces.✔ CAPTUR3D Website✔ Matterport website

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast, host Eric Marquette and the digital twin of We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod take a deep dive into how the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is leveraging cutting-edge technology, including 1,500+ Matterport scans, to enhance operations, sustainability, and efficiency. Recorded after Geo Week 2025 in Denver, this discussion explores how DFW is integrating digital twins, IoT sensors, and GIS mapping systems to streamline asset management and predictive maintenance.
Geo Week 2025: A Firsthand Perspective
Dan shares his experience at Geo Week, where three key sessions focused on DFW’s digital transformation. As the fifth busiest airport in the world, handling millions of passengers and nearly 2,000 aircraft daily, DFW has embraced advanced technologies to maintain and improve operational efficiency. Matterport scans play a critical role in documenting infrastructure, integrating with digital twin platforms, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Matterport's Role in DFW’s Digital Twin Ecosystem
The conversation highlights how Matterport is a cornerstone of DFW’s approach to creating dynamic digital twins. These scans help:
Document terminal spaces and key infrastructure
Enhance predictive maintenance for assets like passenger boarding bridges and HVAC systems
Provide technicians with unique URLs for scanned spaces, allowing direct visual access to rooms and assets
Integrate IoT sensor data for real-time monitoring
Dan speculates that DFW could potentially enhance these efforts by integrating SIMLAB SIM-ON, allowing Matterport scans to overlay additional datasets like BIM models, IoT sensor data, and maintenance records via IBM Maximo.
Operational Benefits and Predictive Maintenance
Matterport is revolutionizing asset management at DFW, eliminating the inefficiencies of traditional paper-based systems. The airport’s digital twin ecosystem allows teams to visually inspect assets before on-site visits, reducing downtime and ensuring maintenance teams are equipped with the right tools. By integrating predictive analytics, DFW can foresee potential failures in critical systems like HVACs and boarding bridges before they happen, optimizing resources and reducing costs.
Environmental Sustainability & Efficiency Gains
A standout segment focuses on how DFW is leveraging digital tools, including Matterport, to enhance sustainability:
Reducing aircraft fuel consumption: By optimizing gate docking procedures, ensuring proper ground connections, and minimizing auxiliary power use, American Airlines alone is projected to save up to $15 million annually in fuel costs.
Stormwater management: Matterport scans help track stormwater outflows, ensuring contaminant-free water sources and integrating real-time IoT monitoring to prevent environmental damage.
Optimizing landscape management: The scans provide a visual framework for monitoring airport surroundings, enabling proactive environmental protection.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Digital Twins at DFW
Dan and Eric discuss how DFW’s integration of Matterport, GIS, and predictive analytics sets a precedent for airports worldwide. With potential advancements like SIMLAB SIM-ON and wearable mobile mapping (NavVis VLX 3), DFW is pushing the boundaries of infrastructure management.
Final Thoughts & Call-to-Action
DFW’s approach demonstrates that digital transformation isn’t just about convenience—it’s about solving real-world challenges at scale. Listeners interested in learning more can visit:
We Get Around Network Forum: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com (search “Geo Week 2025”)
Geo Week 2025: www.Geo-Week.com
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: www.DFWairport.com
SIMLAB SIM-ON & SIMLAB STAGES: www.SIMLABinc.com
The episode wraps up with a surprising AI twist: Dan reveals that his voice in this podcast is actually his digital twin, generated using three AI platforms—one for transcription, another for identifying Matterport-specific insights, and a third for outlining and scripting the show.
As Eric sums it up: "Three different AI tools—and a human in the loop—to create this podcast. The future is here."
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For more on the AI tech and workflows for creating this podcast, go to: WGAN.INFO/DanSmigrod

Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in 2025! Join Dan Smigrod's digital twin as he explores cutting-edge A.I. tools transforming the workflow of real estate photographers, agents, home sellers, and buyers. From automated image editing and virtual staging to predictive analytics and personalized property search, A.I. is reshaping the way we buy, sell, and market properties.
Join the conversation at the We Get Around Network Forum! www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com

Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Lyrics: Do The Matterport Dance! (Download: PDF)
Credits for Do the Matterport Dance! Song: Performed, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered: J-Savy (Spotify | Fiverr | Instagram) | Producers: Nikita Petrov p/k/a Wendigo and We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Instrumental Music License: Wendigo | Lyrics: ChatGPT-4o | Co-Lyrics Writers: J-Savy and Dan Smigrod | AI Prompt Engineers: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod and ID360 Media General Manager Keith Foster | Executive Producer: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Inspiration: Do the Matterport Dance! Video via Mitch Byrom YouTube Channel; Restoration Operating Software and Big Red 1 Restoration | Special Thanks: Matterport for making the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Matterport Pro3 Camera | Performance and Lyrics: © 2024 We Get Around Network (a division of TERRIFIC! Inc.)Matterport is not affiliated with this song. Matterport is a registered trademark of Matterport Inc. All rights reserved by Matterport Inc.
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Sing-a-Long: Do the Matterport Dance![Sing-a-Long Video] | [Audio Only: 1x Play] | [Audio Only: Extended Play]Yeah!Whatcha know about The Matterport Dance!?Whatcha know about The Matterport Dance!?Walk up in the scene, Pro Camera in my hand,Gonna scan the space, Yeah, I got it all planned,Set the camera down, hit start on the Matterport app,Now it's time to move, gotta check the map.Gotta stay smooth, yeah, gotta keep it cool,Dodgin’ them reflections, that's the number one rule.Window on the left, picture frame on the right,I’m in the shot, but poof! Yeah! I vanish outta sight!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right,Keep it real slick, keep it outta light,The Matterport Dance! It’s all in the flow,Disappear like a ghost, now let's go!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, move out the frame,Dodge that glass, yeah, it's all part of the game. Yeah.Twist. Spin. Slide. Keep your foot in the groove,Watch me get skinny, as I make my next move!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, then step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)They call it "Skinny" when I try to hide,But I get caughta in my own awkward stride.Window on my tail, mirror in the front,I dip. Duck, but I still hit a stunt.Hit the floor. Shuffle back. Blend into the wall.Matterport's snappin’, but I ain’t in the hall.It’s all about timing, gotta move with grace,Gotta stay smooth or I’ll be in the space!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right, yeah.Keep it real slick, yeah, keep it outta the light,The Matterport Dance! Yeah, it’s all in the flow,Disappear like a ghost, now let's go!The Matterport Dance! Yeah, move out the frame,Dodge that glass, yeah. It's all part of the game. Yeah!Twist. Spin. Slide. Keep your foot in the groove,Watch me get skinny, as I make my next move!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, then step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)When I need the tips, tell me where do I go?WGANForum.com, they run the show.Scan like a Pro, yeah, I’m all in the zone,Get the latest tricks, so I’m never scannin’ alone.We Get Around, Yeah! They got insight,From cameras to software, Yeah, they keepin’ it tight.It’s the place to be if you’re all in the game,WGANForum.com, remember the name!Mirror mirror on the wall,You can't catch me. Yo! I’m way too small.We do The Matterport Dance!And we slide out of view.We mastered the steps, hommie. That's how we do!Now do The Matterport Dance! Yeah! Y'all know the drill.Hide from the lens with those ninja-like skills.Slide! Twist. Vanish like a Pro,In the scan, but invisible, watch me go! Watch me go!Do The Matterport Dance!! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, and step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance! It's a whole new scene!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right,Keep it real slick, we keep it outta light,The Matterport Dance! If you’re ready, let’s go.It’s The Matterport Dance! Y'all. Act like you know.You know. You know. Know. Know.

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Hi, I'm the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, the Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. I have the privilege of delivering a message that's close to Dan's heart on a very special occasion.It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the first post was made in the We Get Around Network Forum. On August 19, 2014, we began this journey with a simple idea: to create a space where we could all share knowledge, help each other grow, and shape the future of real estate together.Today, with 101,000 posts among 18,000 topics, it's clear that the WGAN community has not only fulfilled that vision but has surpassed every expectation.To our 15,000 members and guests who visit the WGAN Forum each month: You are the heart of this community. Your contributions, your willingness to help one another, and your shared passion have built the world's largest knowledge base of its kind.It's your giving and getting of help that have made the WGAN Forum the best PropTech community for Matterport and related digital twin creators and providers.To our marketing partners: Your support has been instrumental in allowing this platform to remain free for nearly everyone. By embracing our community, you've enabled us to continue growing, innovating, and making a real impact. We're incredibly grateful for your ongoing partnership.As we look to the future, I want to acknowledge the role of AI in our continued evolution. We see the potential of AI to transform how we create, share, and experience digital twins. The WGAN community will continue to explore and push the boundaries of what's possible.In closing, I want to say this: you matter. These two words have guided our community from the very beginning, and they will continue to do so as we move forward.And, while it is our 10th birthday, We Get Around Network Forum Members get the gifts.To receive an all access pass to the WGAN-TV Training Academy for 12 months, go to: www.WGAN.info/birthday by December 31, 2024.Use coupon code: birthday. No credit card necessary. Not yet a WGAN Forum member? Go to: www.JoinWGAN.com It's free to join. And, you will receive 50+ free membership benefits simply for joining.Thank you! Merci. Gracias. ありがとう. Дякую. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Here's to the next 10 years of community, innovation and collaboration.

Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
[Part 1: https://wgan.info/MetrarealOnWGAN]
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Would you like to see a back-end demo of Metareal Stage V2.0, including:– how to create a before and after slider within the tour?– how to add drone 360 panoramas?– how to create a virtual tour of a space that has not yet been built?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan. (@gareth)WGAN-TV Part 2 | Deep-Dive Demo of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell us about the back-end of Metareal Stage V2.0.What questions should I ask Gareth during the show?Best,DanP.S. ....In Part 1 of WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 ...[i]Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that:1. saves you thousands of dollars annually?2. requires up to three times less time on site?3. always includes floor plans?4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support?5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens)6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)?8. includes deep building insights documentation?9. makes sure your content is yours?10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan.WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that:1. saves you thousands of dollars annually?2. requires up to three times less time on site?3. always includes floor plans?4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support?5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens)6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)?8. includes deep building insights documentation?9. your content is yours?10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan.WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
https://WGAN.info/VSI
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-- Is there an easier, faster and more affordable virtual staging solution?-- When you shoot empty homes would you like to wow your real estate agent clients?-- Would you like to see a demo of virtual staging in less than 10 seconds?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, March 21, 2024, my guest will be Virtual Staging AI Co-Founder and CEO Michael Bonacina.Our show topic:✓ WGAN-TV | Intro to Virtual Staging of Real Estate Photos powered by Virtual Staging AI (VSI)Michael will show us how to:✓ virtually stage - in 10 seconds - using AI powered by Virtual Staging AI✓ virtually declutter a space - in 10 seconds - using AI powered by Virtual Staging AI✓ use different virtual staging furniture optionsAmong the questions that I will ask Michael about the "world's first virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence" are:✓ Why should a photographer offer virtual staging?✓ Why a photographer that is presently outsourcing virtual staging should try Virtual Staging AI?✓ What are the benefits of virtual staging from a real estate agent's perspective?✓ What are suggested pricing strategies for real estate photographers to charge real estate agents?✓ Why should virtual staging be included in a real estate photographer's bundles?✓ Should virtual staging - and virtual decluttering - be offered as an Add On (or no charge)?✓ How does virtual staging differentiate a real estate photographer?✓ What does "Decluttering Included" mean?✓ What does "Unlimited Revisions" mean?✓ How did Virtual Staging AI get started?✓ How many clients does Virtual Staging AI have?✓ How to get the best virtual staging results with Virtual Staging AI?✓ Talk about: "World's first virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence."✓ Talk about: "Developed at Harvard Innovation Labs."Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod)✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes:-- 25 photos per month-- Unlimited renders-- All room types and styles-- Decluttering included-- No watermark-- 10 seconds turnaround-- Image storage foreverAccording to the Virtual Staging AI Website✓ Increased Buyer Interest - Virtual staging has a positive impact on 83% of buyers.✓ Get Higher Offers - Homes with virtual staging sell on average for 25% more.✓ Sell Faster - Staging homes sell 73% faster than their non-staged counterparts.✓ Stand Out From the Competition - Convince more homeowners by using the latest technology

Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to explore the groundbreaking partnership among Matterport ARCADUS and RSET. Javan delves into how their collaboration is revolutionizing training for first responders, including police, fire, medical services, and potentially military applications.Key HighlightsARCADUS and RSET Partnership: Clark discusses how RSET complements ARCADUS by integrating Matterport scans into a game-like training environment for first responders. This innovative approach allows for detailed, scenario-based training exercises.Use Cases: The partnership is currently focusing on a fire campaign, assisting fire investigators in reconstructing incident scenes for training purposes. The technology enables the combination of multiple 3D models, including drone and Matterport scans, for comprehensive training scenarios.Benefits for Matterport Service Providers: Clark addresses the ease of use and security as primary advantages for local emergency services using this technology. He also highlights the strategic alliance with Matterport, emphasizing features like unlimited access to MatterPaks and secure data storage on AWS GovCloud.Government Contract Procurement: Through the collaboration with Carahsoft, ARCADUS facilitates the procurement process for government agencies, bypassing the need for extensive bidding processes. Clark’s background in law enforcement and his partnership with Carahsoft and AWS GovCloud offer a streamlined solution for agencies to adopt this technology.Key Questions Answered1. How does the partnership improve training for first responders?2. What are the technological advancements introduced by ARCADUS and RSET?3. What are the specific benefits for Matterport service providers in this ecosystem?4. How does the collaboration with Carahsoft and AWS GovCloud benefit government agencies?ConclusionThis episode provides an in-depth look at how the synergy between ARCADUS, RSET, and Matterport is setting a new standard in training for first responders. With Javan Clark's insights, viewers gain a comprehensive understanding of the technology's potential to save lives through enhanced training scenarios.Call to ActionFor Matterport Service Providers and government agencies interested in leveraging these advancements for first responder training, visit:www.ARCADUS.iowww.rset.comwww.Matterport-comWGAN Forum topics tagged: ARCADUS
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(Description above written by ChatGPT-4. lightly edited by Dan Smigrod)

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to find out how ARCADUS is transforming the procurement process for Matterport Service Providers targeting the public sector and large enterprises, offering a streamlined path through the often complex and secure demands of government and big business contracts.Highlights1. ARCADUS's Mission: Javan Clark introduces ARCADUS, emphasizing its unique role in facilitating the purchase of Government cloud for Matterport through partnerships with Matterport and Carahsoft. This collaboration aims to simplify the procurement process and ensure data security on AWS GovCloud, offering a reliable solution for sensitive government and corporate data.2. Solving Procurement Challenges: Clark discusses the intricacies of government procurement, highlighting how ARCADUS enables bypassing the lengthy bidding processes through its partnership with Carahsoft, offering a smoother path for providers.3. Data Security and Ownership: The conversation turns to the paramount importance of data security, where Clark explains how ARCADUS ensures client data is securely housed on AWS GovCloud, allowing clients to maintain ownership of their data, a crucial factor for entities with high-security needs like NASA and the US Department of State.4. Addressing Service Provider Pain Points: The dialogue covers common challenges faced by Matterport Service Providers when engaging large companies and government entities, including security concerns and the benefits of having ARCADUS and Matterport’s solutions engineers facilitate these discussions.5. Broad Market Opportunities: Clark shares insights into the diverse market opportunities within the public sector, from law enforcement to insurance, stressing the importance of identifying and empowering internal champions for Matterport solutions.6. Streamlining the Upload and Contracting Processes: This episode of the WGAN-TV on Location podcast explores how ARCADUS simplifies the upload process to the Matterport for Government cloud and accelerates the contracting process, turning what could be multi-year negotiations into matters of days.7. Navigating Contracting and Compliance Challenges: Clark outlines how ARCADUS assists with overcoming common barriers such as meeting minimum insurance requirements and navigating the complex demands of government and large corporate contracts.8. Expanding Market Horizons for Service Providers: The discussion concludes with Clark encouraging Matterport Service Providers to consider pursuing government and large enterprise clients, highlighting how ARCADUS’s services can facilitate access to these markets.
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(Above Written by ChatGPT-4. Lightly edited by @DanSmigrod)

Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
-- Do you have potential clients calling you at night, weekends and holidays?-- Do you miss out on business because you were not available to answer the phone?-- Do you wish there was an easier way to schedule photo shoots?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, February 15, 2024 our topic is:WGAN-TV | Intro to Oppy: 24/7 Phone & Web AI Assistant for Lead Capture, Scheduling and Follow-upMy guest is Oppy Founder and CEO Alex Gustafson (@_AG).Among the questions I will ask Alex about Oppy:Oppy's Features and Functionality1. How does Oppy use AI to automate the booking process?2. Can Oppy be integrated with my existing calendar system?3. How does Oppy handle multiple bookings and avoid double-booking?4. How does Oppy's triggered SMS feature work?5. Can Oppy provide insights into customer behavior?6. How does the chat interface enhance user experience?7. How does Oppy's traffic-aware scheduling improve efficiency?8. Can Oppy handle multilingual interactions?9. How does the snappiness filter optimize appointment slots?10. Can Oppy assist with collecting and managing customer reviews?Oppy's Pricing and Additional Services11. What is included in the 100 bookings per month?12. What does "up to 1,000 AI responses per month" entail?13. What are the benefits of having up to 20 active “Oppies” (Assistants)?14. What are the benefits of the Tycoon plan vs Pay As You Go?15. How can Oppy help real estate photographers?16. How are charges calculated for bookings and AI responses above the included amount?17. What are the costs associated with additional Oppy Assistants and phone numbers?18. How does Oppy ensure a seamless user experience on mobile devices?19. Can you explain the pricing structure for blocks of bookings and AI responses?20. What is the process for requesting additional service providers?
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About Oppy (from the [Oppy website)Oppy is a 24/7 phone and web AI assistant for real estate photographers that need:✓ Lead Capture✓ Scheduling✓ SMS✓ MoreYou can set up and share Oppy within minutesOppy was built by real estate photographers tired of losing business and sleep due to mediocre response time. [Oppy is the COO you always wanted but could never afford.]Traffic Aware Instant Booking Explained (Patent Pending)Our Traffic Aware Instant Booking feature is designed to maximize your efficiency and ensure you're always on time. By considering real-time traffic conditions, Oppy schedules showings with enough buffer time to allow for travel. This means no more stress about late arrivals or rushing between appointments. Simply set your availability and let Oppy handle the rest.Snappiness (Patent Pending)We understand how important it is to fill your day with back-to-back appointments - clients don’t. Our booking interface shows clients appointment times that will snap into place before and after existing appointments. Less wasted time means more revenue.Travel Time Based Fees (Patent Pending)This feature encourages clients to book at more convenient times for you. For example, rather than book in the middle of rush hour, clients can book in the middle of the day for a lower rate.About Alex Gustafson (Provided by Alex's Oppy)Alex Gustafson is the founder and CEO of Oppy, an AI assistant designed to help businesses streamline their operations.With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Alex has always been passionate about finding innovative solutions to common business challenges.He created Oppy with the goal of making businesses better by empathizing with clients, answering questions, qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, and more.Alex believes in the power of AI to transform the way businesses operate, and he's committed to making Oppy a tool that businesses of all sizes can use to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.Contact Info✓ Oppy Founder and CEO Alex Gustafson✓ Phone: 707-309-7373✓ Email: Alex@Oppy.Pro✓ Website: www.Oppy.Pro

Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Are you looking to improve the look and feel of your client’s Matterport tours? A quick way to add an overlay with custom logos (client logo and your logo), fonts and colors?Watch a deep-dive demo on Thursday, June 1, 2023 on:✓ WGAN-TV | Openhaus Themes: Pre-Built Matterport Overlay Templates for all Your Clients' Tours!My guest will be:✓ Openhaus Co-Founder Christian Adams | @christianadamsOpenhaus demo will include:1. Front-end Matterport tours with an overlay of Openhaus Themes (show all features)2. Back-end demo showing Openhaus Themes Store and Openhaus Themes Store Portal3. Matterport tours with overlay of Openhaus Themes (in the wild) such as a House Beautiful exampleTopics for discussion include:1. adding robust lead generation2. analytics and sharing analytics3. deep-link sharing4. pricing, guarantee and 7-day free trialUse Cases Include:1. Retail and Showrooms2. Tradeshows3. eCommerce4. Media5. Entertainment6. Interior Design | Design Loves Detail Example7. Real Estate | The Old House on Main Example8. Matterport ProsOpenhaus Offer for All✓ Start Openhaus 7-day Free Trial (no credit card required)Best,DanOpenhaus Links1. Openhaus website2. Openhaus for Matterport Pros website3. Openhaus Theme Store4. Start Openhaus 7-day Free Trial (no credit card required)5. Talk to Openhaus Sales website6. Openhaus Vimeo Channel (Carson)7. Openhaus on LinkedIn8. Openhaus Co-Founder Carson Clement9. Openhaus Co-Founder Tosch Trumen10. Openhaus Tour Example11. Openhaus iOS App12. Openhaus on Twitter13. Openhaus YouTube Channel14. Openhaus on Facebook15. Openhaus on Pinterest

Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Previous WGAN-TV Podcast featuring ZUANT3D: https://www.wgan.info/ZUANTonWGAN
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 18 May 2023, the topic is:WGAN-TV | Case Study: Plug Power Lead Generation powered by ZUANT3D + MatterportMy guests for this WGAN-TV show are:1. Plug Power Global Events Manager Tracy Oakland2. ZUANT Chief Executive Officer Peter GillettWhile we touched on how Plug Power uses Matterport + ZUANT3D for lead generation and insights in this previous WGAN-TV show - Lead Generation and Real-Time Insights for Matterport via ZUANT - we will do a deep-dive case study in our upcoming show.Demo and Discussion Topics Include1. The Problem Plug Power faced and how ZUANT3D solved this2. Demo and walkthrough of the Plug Power ZUANT3D experience3. Walkthrough of the ZUANT3D dashboard demonstrating stats and analytics4. Future Plug Power "times" ZUANT3D projects5. New ZUANT3D feature - Live Video and ChatQuestions that I should ask about this ZUANT3D + Matterport Case Study with Plug Power?---Free Zuant Offer✓ Up to 5 Experiences (Matterport tours)✓ Visitor Activity Tracking✓ Lead Generation✓ Email Notification---Here is an example of Sales Lead Generation Form in a Matterport Tour powered by ZUANT3D.com ...=> Example of Lead Generation Form in a Matterport Tour powered by ZUANT3D.comBest,DanZuant Contact InfoWebsite: www.ZUANT.comLanding Page: www.ZUANT3D.comBook a Demo: Contact UsEmail: sales@zuant.com | info@zuant.comPhone: 866-616-4958WGAN Forum: @petergillettAbout ZUANTLead Capture is at the very heart of what we do. Streamline lead retrieval and data capture at events, showrooms, trade shows or in the field. Anywhere in the world. Follow-up instantly with a Content Showroom at your fingertips. Integrate seamlessly. Manage data securely. Analyse easily. All within the Zuant system.From lead capture at events, engagement in Retail and now 3D, Zuant is the must-have automated data capture solution to streamline the start of any customer journey.Zuant Cloud continues that journey by providing reports and analysis and connects to your CRM and Marketing Automation systems.Let’s turbocharge your quality lead capture and follow-up now!ZUANT is a self-funded, independent company with all of our tech development based out of two offices in the UK’s Silicon Valley. From here, we orchestrate our global operations and are building great partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands.What began with boxes and boxes of lead capture forms, processed weeks after an event when the leads had gone cold, has blossomed into a digital platform in pursuit of ease and speed. And the name Zuant? It’s derived from the medieval Anglo-French word suant – meaning fast and light.About Plug Power Inc.Plug Power is building the hydrogen economy as the leading provider of comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) turnkey solutions. The Company’s innovative technology powers electric motors with hydrogen fuel cells amid an ongoing paradigm shift in the power, energy, and transportation industries to address climate change and energy security, while providing efficiency gains and meeting sustainability goals.Plug created the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) technology. As a result, the Company has deployed over 60,000 fuel cell systems for e-mobility, more than anyone else in the world, and has become the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen, having built and operated a hydrogen highway across North America. Plug delivers a significant value proposition to end-customers, including meaningful environmental benefits, efficiency gains, fast fueling, and lower operational costs.Plug’s vertically integrated GenKey solution ties together all critical elements to power, fuel, and provide service to customers such as Amazon, BMW, The Southern Company, Carrefour, and Walmart. The Company is now leveraging its know-how, modular product architecture and foundational customers to rapidly expand into other key markets including zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and data centers. More Info: www.PlugPower.com

Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
https://WGAN.INFO/Synthesia
Do you want to create sales, marketing and explainer videos to help tell your story, but are camera-shy?Synthesia is the world’s largest AI video creation platform with 100+ photo-realistic AI digital twin avatars.Using Synthesia, you can quickly create videos. It’s done in a web-based app that is accessible in your browser. No software to download. No plugin needed.Synthesia enables you to make awesome video content without the need for any physical recording process. That means, no cameras. No actors. No studios. None of all the things that generally make video production a lot more difficult. With Synthesia, anyone can make video content.Synthesia converts your text to video within minutes.On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) Thursday, 13 April 2023, my guest will be Synthesia Photo-Realistic AI Digital Twin Avatar Alex.✓ WGAN-TV | 15 Tips for Using Synthesia to Help You Make Money, Save Money and Save TimeI will ask Alex to show and tell us about:✓ 100+ avatars (like her) including different ethnicities, ages and styles✓ 85+ fully customizable video templates✓ 120+ languages and accents✓ easy-to-use tools suitable for beginners (and robust enough for expert video editors)✓ free media libraryWe will also chat about mashing up ChatGPT and Synthesia.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum
WGAN-TV Live at 5
WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport)
Matterport hit a grand slam home run with the design, build, distribution and pricing of the Matterport Pro3 Camera for Matterporters around the globe.
The Matterport Pro3 Camera solves 10 problems and enables at least five new use cases for Matterport Service Providers (MSPs).
While the Leica BLK360 image laser scanner paired with the Matterport Capture app solves most of the following challenges with its LiDAR scanning tech for capturing spatial data (versus the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera’s structured light tech), the BLK360 $20,400 starting price – versus the Pro3 $5,995 starting price – is simply too high (and capturing spatial data too slow) to scale a global network of Matterporters with the necessary image laser scanner required for scanning much of the built world.
Until the Pro3 announcement on August 30, 2022, that was a big-big-big problem for Matterport.
Given Matterport’s ambitious plans for its Matterport Capture Services On-Demand program - now in 150 plus cities among seven countries – and the challenges of the Pro2 and BLK360, my only surprise about the Pro3 is that it took Matterport so long to introduce it. For more on this topic, please see my post in the We Get Around Network Forum in January 2022: Why Matterport will Build and Sell a Leica BLK360 Clone for Less Than $7,500.
Unlike Leica that likely needs to make a profit on each BLK360 LiDAR scanner sold, I could imagine that Matterport is uniquely positioned with the Pro3 to sell at or near cost because Matterport has additional fly-wheel revenue stream opportunities from scanning spaces, including:
[We Get Around Network Forum Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod's Commentary and Analysis continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Are you wondering:1. how to seamlessly integrate Matterport + Shopify or Matterport + WooCommerce?2. how to enhance brand identity, with customized menus, MatterTags and billboards?3. how to add interactive design elements for marketing events that include gamification, virtual staging or live streaming?Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 25 August 2022 when my guests will be:1. L2VR.co Business Development Kelly Zhang (@l2iot) and2. L2VR.co General Administration Danny NgKelly and Danny will demo and discuss how L2VR.co can help you with their official Matterport Partner eCommerce integrations.If you need custom integration (development) of Matterport + eCommerce, L2vc.co can help you with that as well (and demonstrate a couple of high-end eCommerce integrations showing that!You can sign-up for a 14-day free trial at: www.L2vr.co and/or email: support@L2vr.coBest,Dan---About L2 (Info Provided by L2)Value-added Service for your Matterport SpacesL2 is a virtual tour solutions provider, dedicated to 3D reality creation and virtual experience application development. L2 provides online and offline solutions, including:✓ service robot customization✓ VR/AR applications✓ tailor-made brand experience✓ And more!L2 serves users in more than 30 countries.The services provided by L2 include:✓ 3D panoramic scanning✓ interactive game experience design✓ 3D navigation✓ online location-based services in virtual space✓ 3D furniture display✓ service robot integration✓ user browsing data analysisL2's unique 3D navigation service is applicable for:✓ large shopping malls✓ hotels✓ museums✓ other large complexesFeatures of virtual tour also include:✓ virtual staging✓ gamification✓ synchronized guided tour✓ multi-language audio tour✓ e-commerce shop integration✓ 3D space web design customizationPlease visit L2VR.co for more information and sign up for 14-day Free Trial.L2 is an official Matterport Partner.

Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
1. Are you seeking robust data analytics for Matterport digital twins and Mattertags?2. Are you seeking insights that allow you to understand your customers better?3. Do you want to be able to better understand how visitors to Matterport tours interact with your models?4. Wondering what the demographics are of your Matterport tour visitors?5. Wondering how to schedule and share reports with stakeholders easily and efficiently?My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 21 July 2022 is Matterport Partner Mattertaffic CTO and Founder Diego Orofino (@mattertraffic).Diego will demo and discuss all this and more on:✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 | Intro to Mattertraffic for Real-Time, In-Depth Matterport Stats(Diego is also runs a long-time New York City-based Matterport Service Provider business: RealVirtualZone)Diego will do a deep-dive demo of Mattertraffic that includes:1. Mattertraffic Real-Time Traffic (Matterport digital twin and Matterport Mattertags)2. Mattertraffic Granular Location Insights3. Mattertraffic Audience Demographics4. Mattertraffic Schedule Reports (automated delivery)5. Mattertraffic Shared Reports6. Mattertraffic Navigation Heatmaps (coming soon)7. Mattertraffic Matterport Mattertag statistics8. Mattertraffic implementation workflow9. Mattertraffic pricing10. What problems does Mattertraffic solve?11. What are the best use-cases for Mattertraffic?12. Why did you create Mattertraffic?13. Specific Mattertraffic implementation shopping/e-commerce conversion tracking examples?(such as Whirlpool example | Matterport Digital Twin | Adweek)14. Syncing15. Custom Links (sub-set of tour)16. Uses Cases: Retail | Real Estate | Hospitality/Travel (such as Museums)

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
HomeJab Founder and Owner Joe Jesuele is my guest on this WGAN-TV Podcast (that aired live on Thursday, 20 January 2022.Joe discusses:✓ WGAN-TV eBook: HomeJab Professional Real Estate Photographer Survey ResultsYou can get a taste of the HomeJab Survey results below.
Download HomeJab Study
Best,
Dan

Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Hi All,What's the Future for 3D Tour technology for Real Estate Photographers?Watch (above) WGAN-TV: Imagining the Future for 3D Tour Technology for Real Estate Photographers on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 with Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson (@kcoursa), Researcher at Texas Tech University (and incoming Assistant Professor of Marketing at College of Charleston effective 14 May 2021).WGAN-TV Live at 5 Show Includes► Imagination is a driving force in market development, growth, and market futures.► Methodology: Qualitative, Socio-historical analysis. Including a historical review of Silicon Valley, starting from the early 1900’s and a historical review of over 8 years in the development of a 3D/VR-tour technology.► The Silicon Valley’s technoculture provides guidance for market futures, such as 3D tour tech, but also constrains the future market.► While developers use their imagination to launch this market, the photography customer (including those first experiencing as an end-consumer) are pivotal in expanding this media into multiple markets beyond developers’ expectations.Possible Futures:➨ Positive: wider legitimacy, targeted marketing, convenience➨ Negative: (tensions) – photographer customers’ creative rights and end-consumers’ privacy rights► Ethical growth and potential legitimacy is possible through external imagination.What is the future for 3D Tour Technology for Real Estate Photographers?Find out on this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show.Plus, we discuss:✓ why the data captured matters (and why it may be more valuable than the 3D tour)✓ does innovation come from "Silicon Valley" or photographers or elsewhere (and why)✓ the tension/constraint of who owns the 3D tour✓ verticals such as museums, insurance and mortgage documentation✓ tips for 3D Tour photographers such as diversify your portfolio (and why)It's fun to hear about the future given that many of us are focused on today, tomorrow or next week.By the way, Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson was previously my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5:✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV Virtual Tour Super-Heroes at Your ServiceGot a follow-up question for Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson (@kcoursa)? Post it here.And, thanks to @kcoursa for participating in another WGAN-TV Live at 5 show.Best,DanP.S. It's likely that you are familiar with Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson. Her research is often quoted by Matterport regarding homes with virtual tours sell faster and at a higher price.✓ Matterport Blog (February 25, 2020) With 3D Tours, properties sell up to 31% faster and at a higher priceListings with a Matterport 3D tour statistic examples include:- Sold 20% faster (less days on market)- For 4.8% more (higher sale price)

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Free 44-Page Stats Loaded Pitch Deck Added to WGAN Sample Forms LibraryHi All,Gilroy, CA-based Coldwell Banker Realty agent - and real estate photographer - Dave Avilla (@Dataventurer) has created a 44-Slide PowerPoint presentation for real estate photographers to communicate with real estate agents how buyer/seller/market conditions have changed in the last 12 months due to COVID and why real estate agents should adopt virtual tours.On WGAN-TV Live at 5 [5 pm EDT | GMT -4] on Thursday, April 22, 2021, Dave walked us though his real estate agent pitch deck:✓ Adoption of Virtual Tours for Real Estate MarketingExamples of statistics in the statistics-packed presentation deck include, listings with 3D tours:-- sell 20 percent faster-- sell for 9 percent higher sales price-- 55% of buys would buy a property sight unseen-- 82% would switch to an agent offerings 3D toursDuring the show, we talked about how WGAN Forum Members can get this Dave's deck (.pptx and .pdf) at no charge.Spoiler Alert: The 44-page PowerPoints is in the WGAN-Sample Forms Library.Please see:✓ How to Receive Free Access to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms LibraryThis WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you if you are having trouble handling objections such as: the house will sell anyway.Best,Dan