There are several ways to contribute to Google Maps:
1. Suggest an edit: If you notice an error or something missing on Google Maps, you can suggest an edit to fix it. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
- Search for the location you want to edit.
- Click on the location on the map or in the search results to open the location’s page.
- Click the “Suggest an edit” button.
- Select the type of edit you want to suggest (e.g. incorrect address, missing place, etc.).
- Enter the correct information in the form provided.
- Click “Submit” to send your suggestion.
2. Add a place: If you know of a place that is not yet on Google Maps, you can add it yourself. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
- Click the “Add a missing place” button.
- Enter the name and address of the place in the form provided.
- Choose the category that best describes the place (e.g. restaurant, hotel, etc.).
- Click “Submit” to send your suggestion.
3. Add a review: If you’ve visited a place and want to share your experience with others, you can write a review on Google Maps. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
- Search for the place you want to review.
- Click on the place on the map or in the search results to open the location’s page.
- Click the “Write a review” button.
- Enter your review in the form provided. You can also add a rating and upload photos if you want.
- Click “Post” to submit your review.
4. Add a photo: If you have a good picture of a place, you can share it on Google Maps to help others understand its look. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
- Search for the place you want to add a photo too.
- Click on the place on the map or in the search results to open the location’s page.
- Click the “Add a photo” button.
- Choose a photo from your device or take a new one.
- Click “Post” to submit your photo.
By contributing to Google Maps, you can help make it a more accurate and helpful resource for people worldwide.