How to Use Google's Nano Banana AI

It's easy, but there are pitfalls

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Thomas Smith
September 16, 2025

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Top Publishers Hand-Selecting Amazon Brands to Promote this Holiday Season

This holiday season, top publishers are actively sourcing brands to include in their gift guides, newsletters, listicles, reviews, and more to drive high-intent shoppers straight to Amazon storefronts.

Here’s why it matters:

  • Amazon brands are seeing a 5:1 conversion rate compared to their DTC site

  • Millions of shoppers discover products through trusted publishers

Levanta is working directly with these publishers to introduce them to a small number of 7–9 figure brands.

If you qualify, your products could be featured in high-traffic placements that deliver predictable CAC and directly measurable sales.

How to Use Google's Nano Banana AI

I’ve already explained the insane capabilities of Google’s new Nano Banana AI. ICYMI, here’s an early demo I made:

But how do you actually use the model? It’s simple, but there are some pitfalls—including a very deceptive domain name to watch out for!

I have a new tutorial walking you through exactly how to use Nano Banana. The basics are in my new video here.

And if you want to go deeper (or just like words), I have a Medium article covering the topic too.

In that one, I specifically share an example from a reader: how to transform your professional headshot (or any photo of you, really) into the perfect corporate version!

TLDR, I got from my real headshot:

To “Thomas the Attorney/Corporate Stooge” using only Nano Banana!

(As an aside, I look good with a red tie, right?)

Here’s that article:

How to Use Google’s Nano Banana AI

The system excels at editing images, and it’s easy to use

medium.com/the-generator/how-to-use-googles-nano-banana-ai-fa12874e9208

My Fast Company Article RE Everything to Know About GEO

Also in the category of “words”, I’ve just written rather a lot of them for Fast Company, taking a deep dive into everything you need to know about Generative Engine Optimization in my latest article:

GEO is the new SEO. Here’s everything you need to know

What you need to know to do Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and why it’s essential to start right now.

www.fastcompany.com/91401830/geo-new-seo-everything-you-need-to-know

Remember that I have an equally long and detailed video on that topic too:

Now, go turn yourself into a corporate drone, or make your dog write code! Nano Banana is ready to help you—and for free!