How can I earn money or benefits as a Local Guide?

Hello everyone :waving_hand:

I’m a Level 6 Local Guide from Morocco :morocco: and I really enjoy contributing to Google Maps.

I would like to know if there are any official or indirect ways to earn money or rewards through the Local Guide program or by using my Google Maps profile.

Thank you in advance for your help and advice :folded_hands:

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@Yassinebouaida Hello and welcome to Connect!

As far as I know, we are not supposed to do that or at least not on behalf of Google. If you own a reviewing social media business that does the same but on your own with your own name or personal branding, I guess it might work.

It will be interesting to see more opinions on the topic.

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Hi @Yassinebouaida welcome to local guide connect, The Google Local Guides program is a voluntary one, which means you do not earn money for your contributions. The program rules explicitly state that Local Guides are not paid and cannot earn money for their reviews, photos, or other information they share on Google Maps.

​However, as a Local Guide, you can earn various non-monetary benefits and perks as you accumulate points and reach higher levels.

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