Baidu launched “image network” in early December 2014. Baidu image network is a platform for sites, agencies, applications and other image related third parties, other than an advertisement network.
Once verified by this platform, websites can get easier indexing by Baidu; and, users can get direct access to those photos and images on Baidu Images. Additional benefits include:
- A convenient data exchange platform will be provided. High quality images of third parties will be included by Baidu easily which can help bring in more traffic
- Brand exposure opportunities from Baidu
- Baidu Image could cooperate with image-related sites, agencies, applications to explore new business models
- Further, Baidu Image will supply technology interface, large image resources, image storage services
Here are the standards for verification:
- The third party platforms should be image-related sites, agencies or applications with high quality image resources.
- The third party platform should be a recognized brand
- The third party platforms should recognize Baidu Image’s value and are willing to devote themselves to establishing image ecosystem with Baidu.
Whether your website is indexed by Baidu Image or does not affect your application. The sites, agencies or applications which meet the standards may or may not pass the verification.
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