Category points in Google Maps (Lists; Q&A)

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I’m writing comments and share photos on a regular basis. Now, I wanted to explore the other possibilities to collect some points. Videos is fine w/o any question.

A) Lists

But I really do not understand how to publish a list to get points… to be clear, I started two lists and set them to ‘public’… but no points…

B) Q&A

How the heck is this working … tried to find the q&a section which is mentioned in some support-sites … nothing…

Is there a full featured intro (a complete one) out there anywhere?

Chris

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Hi @cduemmen , first of all…

“Welcome to the only official online community forum for Local Guides: Connect. Connect is a place for members of the Local Guides program around the world to share their experiences and to connect with other Local Guides in a single place.”

This is the first of the information that you will find in “14 helpful tips for using Connect” - The post will give you a full and detailed introduction about The community

Regarding your questions:

Here is the help page for Points, levels, and badging

Lists. What is an eleggibile list. First of all you need to Create a list of places . Then, On android or IOS only (not on desktop) you can Complete your list

Lists that have the attributes below are eligible to be featured (featured lists can appear in the Google Maps Explore tab and other places across Maps & Search). To complete your list:

  1. Make a new list with your own title.
  2. Add description about the list.
  3. Add at least 4 places.
  4. Add descriptions about each place on the list.
  5. Select a photo for each place on the list .
  6. Tap Publish.

Caption: Check list for improving your list in Android
Caption: Check list for improving your list in Android2048×1991 193 KB

Ask and answer questions about a place and responding to a question is an option actually available on Desktop an Android only. If you are on IOS, you will not be actually able to find this function

Do you have a doubt about how to do something? The Help desk is here for you,with a long list of post with detailed indications on how to post.

Which kind of contents we share in the community? What are Connect topics? will give you an explanation

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Hello @cduemmen

Since you are looking for avenues to earn points, one useful means is “check the facts” and “uncover missing info”

Though these are less popular, the activity is important to improve the quality and reliability of the information in Maps.

Nevertheless, again here the IOS Maps doesn’t provide detailed filters, thus making that tedious.

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Hi @cduemmen ,

Thanks for reaching out to the community! : ]

Regarding your inquiry, you may follow as @C_T (as it is indeed really valuable to share experience to help building the information base for the Local Guides) and @ErmesT kindly shared (as the reply would be accepted as solution due to articulateness)

Should there be any inquiry being urgent, do feel free to let a Moderator know.

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