Data

Review user-generated media

This guide explains how to review user-generated media and how to check the result before you finish.

Reviewed by LocalCMO Editorial Team Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Before you start

You can open Data.
You know the client, location, source, or asset type you need.
You have access to the asset owner, source, date, tags, and moderation status.

Steps

Choose the right scope
Open Data and select the client, location, source, or asset type you need.
Check the current state
Review the asset owner, source, date, tags, and moderation status. Keep the current value or status visible before you make a change.
Review user-generated media
Triage customer photos with Needs review, Spam, and OK states while keeping Google reporting separate.
Review before you finish
Preview the asset before you move, tag, or moderate it.
Confirm the saved or submitted result
The asset is stored under the right scope and can be found again with the same filters.

EXPECTED RESULT

What you should see when you finish

The asset is stored under the right scope and can be found again with the same filters.
The page shows the client or location you intended to change or review.
Any approval, publishing, or follow-up status is recorded separately from the draft.

If something does not look right

The option or data is missing

Check the selected scope, date range, account connection, and your permissions. Available actions depend on the asset source, file type, moderation state, and your permissions.

The result does not match the source

Return to Data, confirm the source and checked date, then repeat the task with the same scope. Do not replace a missing value with zero or assume a submitted change is already live.