Did You Know? The Power of the What’s New Section on Connect

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Hello Fellow Local Guides,

Have you ever wondered about the power of the What’s New section on Connect’s home page? Just below the search bar, this section is the first thing you will notice, showcasing topics, meet-ups, and my feed counts, as shown in Photo 1.

The numbers shown for topics, meet-ups, and my feed each have a meaningful purpose. Let’s dive in and unlock their details.

Topics

The count of overall topics created in the past 30 days. This also includes your own topics.

Meet-ups

The count of all upcoming meet-ups.[1]

My Feed

The count of new, unread topics from members you follow.

Please feel free to share your insights and experiences in the comments below: let’s discuss and learn together.

Keep building a well-informed community stronger :flexed_biceps: together.

Stay Happy, Stay Healthy!

JAI HO!!!

My Posts (selected ones) on How-tos in reverse Chronological order

  1. Did You Know? The Power of the What’s New Section on Connect – [This Post]
  2. Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Answer simple yes/no questions to help others” section in Google Maps
  3. Did You Know? Connect limits individual tags (mentions) per post
  4. Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Updates By visitors” tab in Google Maps
  5. Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Contribute now” section in Google Maps
  6. How to check reported content status on Google Maps
  7. Know this place? Does this place accept personal cheques?
  8. Did You Know? No more than 4 consecutive replies are allowed on Connect
  9. How to increase visibility on Sustainability :recycling_symbol: on Google Maps
  10. How to increase visibility on Accessibility on Google Maps
  11. How to find and answer simple yes/no questions to help others on Google Maps
  12. How to edit Parking :p_button: attribute for a place on Google Maps
  13. How to edit Sustainability :recycling_symbol: attribute for a place on Google Maps
  14. How to edit LGBTQ+ friendly :rainbow_flag: attribute for a place on Google Maps
  15. How to edit Accessibility attribute for a place on Google Maps
  16. How to know if the reply post is unread on New Connect
  17. How to quote comments in the reply on New Connect
  18. How to download LG Connect Badges
  19. Blank screen under the Badges in Google Maps App (Android)
  20. How to Undelete Deleted Reply on New Connect
  21. Suggested Best Practices For Successful Hybrid Meet-ups
  22. New ways to share what’s ahead
  23. [Voice of Owner 5]: Result of Impactful Quality Reviews
  24. How to insert Badges and Flag in Profile Signature on New Connect
  25. How to write CAPTION on New Connect
  26. Feature Update: New Look Of ‘Contribute’
  27. Good News - No more Facts Checked Criterion For Fact Finder Badge
  28. Good News in the New Year - Road Edits details are back under Edit Tab on LG Profile Dashboard
  29. All About CAPTIONS
  30. Feature Update: New Look Of ‘Suggest an edit’
  31. New Category under Number of Contributions - ‘Reported incorrect’
  32. Be watchful of your Profile Followers!
  33. [Voice of Owner 1]: Result of Impactful Quality Reviews
  34. Square Pins are Ads
  35. Filter to differentiate between Photo Contributions Photos and Review Photos Google Map
  36. Improved Google Map Feature to identify Hidden Photos
  37. Feature to Prompt Rejection or hiding Contribution by Google Map
  38. Suggestion For Changing the Location or Place of uploaded photos on Google Map
  39. Suggestion For Sorting Option in Photo Contribution on Google Map
  40. Experience based Points to Keep in mind while sharing Photos

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  1. I did not notice any limit for this number. For reference, there were earlier discussions about a 30 meet-ups limit. ↩︎

2

Really clear and practical explanation of how the What’s New section works @Kumaarsantosh
Thanks for sharing.

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@Kumaarsantosh

Thank you for educating us on these things. It’s nice you can take time to study them and write about them. It’s quite useful.

Happy guiding
Cheers

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​A really clear and practical explanation of how the ‘What’s New’ section works @Kumaarsantosh . Thank you for taking the time to study these features and write about them, it’s incredibly useful for us to stay educated and updated.:folded_hands:t3:

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The What’s New section is a great way to know about our feeds and other topics. Thanks for sharing this amazing update, coach @Kumaarsantosh

6

Thank you @Kumaarsantosh for detailing the concept and its use.

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Many thanks to you, @NareshDarji, for the kind words.

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Happy to know you liked it, @SholaIB. Many thanks for your kind appreciation.

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This reflects the power of our community and the dedication of members like you, @KashifMisidia Bhai, who keep the energy and connection alive for everyone. I am pleased to know the post was practical and helpful. Thanks a lot for your kind appreciation.

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Thank you so much @Ssiddharth2000 for your words of appreciation. It means a lot.

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Pleased that you liked it, @KetanChhaniyara. Many thanks.

12

Loved your explanation on “What’s New section” @Kumaarsantosh

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Thank you @AnshukMitra for your kind attention and appreciation.

14

Excellent, dear friend @Kumaarsantosh
Very well conceived and presented post…
Congratulations!
Really informative
Regards

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Thank you @TravellerG for your thoughtful words.

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Yes, I’ve used this section sometimes. But it makes me wonder if I’m following too many people, because that number of unread posts is at an alarming 1044 at the moment.

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Yes, in all possibilities, this is the case, @tony_b.

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You are always welcome, dear friend @Kumaarsantosh
Regards
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