Apart from energizing me to explore the planet around me in great detail, and connecting me with friends everywhere the planet , the foremost interesting thing I’ve done as an area Guide is add places to Google Maps. By adding these places, I’m ready to help business owners and their potential customers. Here’s a glance at a number of the places I’ve added and my personal impact:
Princess Cutz: I often cut my hair along a commercial street in Lagos called Badore. so I payed close attention to her business as i come and go. In 2019, I saw a big value in adding her business on Google Map, She’s a Lady that barbs bot men and women hair and i am a person that supports Gender Equality. and just a few months later, I stopped in for a hair cut. There were about 10 people in this small shop expectantly waiting for a hair cut. It’s one thing to feature a business on Google Maps. Witnessing that business achieve success adds another dimension to the great feeling i buy once I contribute.
Suya Republic: In December of 2018, i walked pass Rd 2 Ajah in lekki Lagos Nigeria and noticed a Suya spot called Suya Republic. it had been a really nice investment by whoever the owner is, but they lacked exposure because of the area it had been established on. i walked up to the owner and told him the importance of getting his business on Google maps and the way it can help usher in more potential customers to shop for more of their Suya, Grills and Chips. He asked me what it’ll cost him to place his business on Google Maps and that i said its absolutely free, i got all the main points i needed, took pictures of a number of their items they sell and added the place on Google maps which got approved shortly. reciprocally he gave me chicken and chips, suya and fries to require home on behalf of me and my younger ones. i was amazed at the queue waiting to buy Suya from Suya Republic few months later, it gives me Joy and makes me happy to be an excellent part of Local Guide.
UVK Studios: I quickly had to take an expert photo shoot in Cotonou Benin Republic when I was on the road in 2017. I visited a studio within sight and had a wonderful creative Photoshoot. the manager, Uvoke, greeted me, we had a conversation about Google Maps business listings. last year, nearly 2 years later, Uvoke came in contact with me and thanked me. I didn’t think he would remember me after a really long time, but the great deed made me a memorable customer and a friendly face. a bit like Suya Republic, UVK Studio has achieved a alot.
Adding new places to Google Maps may be a dynamic way to make an impression . Through this small action, I’m ready to help a customer in need find what they’re looking for; help alittle business grow; or make a replacement friend. I’m grateful for a map that serves people worldwide while also being maintained with constantly updated data by those self same people. Adding places—and the impact those places have had—is the foremost interesting thing I’ve done as a local Guide!