Thanks sir
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Welcome @ShadowMan !
This topic below would be a good way to get you started
Welcome to Local Guides Connect!
After that, feel free to browse the rest of articles in the Community Guidelines below:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/c/community-guidelines/14
Don’t hesitate to if you have more questions and we’d be happy to guide you!
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Dear @ShadowMan
Seeing you are new its is appropriate to say A happy welcome to you. . We hope you will be happy to participate just like other local guides. Please feel free to introduce yourself on the August introduction thread using the same 5 main prompts.
Name:
Location:
What I love about being a Local Guide:
My favorite thing to explore:
Funfact about me:
Feel free to attach a photo of you (In a landscape mode)
Here is a post titled Welcome to connect hand. It’s very useful for beginners on the forum. It’s a way of showing you around connect briefly. It will help you as you navigate connect.
Lastly I’ll merge your post into the August introduction thread. Enjoy your time here and see you around.
Happy guiding
Cheers
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Hello @ShadowMan,
Welcome to Connect!
Please be advised that I will move your topic with this month’s Introduce Yourself where you can meet other new Local Guides.
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Hi everyone , I am a Artist mean , Portrait Painting Artist And Straggler Singer
Hello @ShadowMan,
Welcome to Connect!
Since you are new here, why don’t you explore the many sections of the site and check out the conversations happening among our Local Guides? You can check the Connect community guidelines.
Search the community before posting as others may have asked your question (and received an answer) already.
Use a descriptive title for your topic to make it easier for people to know whether they should open it. To make your topic more interactive, check out How do I write a topic on Connect?
I am moving your topic to this month’s Introduce Yourself where you can meet other Local Guides.
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Hello everyone!
My name is Ouafaa, and I’m a Local Guide from France.
I’m currently at Level 8 with more than 17 million photo views on Google Maps.
I love contributing by writing reviews and sharing photos that help people discover new places with authenticity and detail. I’m also very interested in sustainable development 
and local community projects, which I often reflect in my contributions.
I’m happy to join this amazing community, learn from other Local Guides, and share my journey with you all!
Looking forward to connecting with you 
— Ouafaa
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Hello.. I’m iinjulian from Indonesia.. I love travel, eat and shop.. Nice to meet you all.. 
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Hi @taufiqm, @zakarOve, @Sholaratings, @iqbalbary, @Bent_benta, @Waseemnoorvlogs, @sovatoung, @Yunieah, @Swathi, @tomantonio, @Vips_Veracruz1, @wangsadj, @inoT, @Rephyx, @ramzy0410, @SopheakROS, @rajendra47, @mosesngeth, @SkyMarieMoran, @sakuraengly, @AymanGayed, @Roopesh, @Sachchidanandsharma, @Dvannaroth, @Ulil03, @Adidasdnk, @Miinaasdgh, @MayaW, @Tuyenbee123, @sothymean, @yaparafka, @Solyman, @Maahi.puniya, @Per_Vestre, @z_mo, @NuonLeak, @MonikaSreng, @Realisanaik, @Amanchu, and @Nilvla a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @Sholaratings, @Bent_benta, @Waseemnoorvlogs, @Yunieah, @Swathi, @Vips_Veracruz1, @inoT, @sakuraengly, @Roopesh, @Adidasdnk, @Realisanaik, @Amanchu, and @Nilvla for the reward of 3 badges ‘New Friend’, ‘Newly Popular’ and New Writer.
Since January 2025, we have been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides Program and the 20th anniversary of Google Maps. You have joined Connect at a significant milestone!
So let us celebrate together! Get started with these exciting activities:
Want to know how to write your post? Check out this helpful guide: New to Connect? Try Using # for Headings
Introduce yourself 
I recommend reviewing the guidelines in the main ‘Introduce Yourself’ post if you’d like a chance to be featured in an upcoming months main post Introduce Yourself — August 2025
Attend Meetups Connect with fellow Local Guides
Take Part in Ongoing Activities This Month's Challenges at a Glance
You’re welcome to explore the tutorial available on the tutorial on the Community Guidelines page.
Let’s get to know you!
How did you discover Local Guides Connect?
- After receiving an email
- I discovered Local Guides Connect in a different way
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voters
Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
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Welcome Back and Congratulations!
Hello @SincroDesign, @khaleddaabo, @SebastianK_1, and @redwanulhaq a big shoutout to each of you for the reward of ‘New Friend’ badge** on Local Guides Connect! 
Even if you’ve been part of Connect earlier, it’s always a joy to see you engaging—your first like is a small step that makes a big impact! 
Whether you’ve just returned after a break or are exploring Connect more deeply now, we’re glad to have you here. Connect is not just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.
Since 2025 marks a double celebration— 10 years of the Local Guides Program and 20 years of Google Maps —your renewed engagement couldn’t have come at a better time!
Here are some ways to keep the momentum going:
- Introduce Yourself: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, jump into the August, 2025 ‘Introduce Yourself’ thread.
- Attend Meetups: Find or host virtual/in-person events to connect with other LGs.
- Join Challenges: Check out This Month’s Challenges and take part in the celebration!
If you’re from India, don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Guides WhatsApp Channel—link in the post!
Welcome back, and here’s to more milestones ahead!
Let’s keep guiding, keep connecting, and keep the spirit alive!
**.Name:RAHAL ALI
**2.Location:ALGERIA
**3.What I love about being a Local Guide: NATURE
**4.My favorite thing to explore:NATURE AND LOCATION
**5.Fun Fact about me:
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Hello @ramzy0410 and Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — August 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.
I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.
and many more 
Hello everyone! 
I’m Ajit Sahane from Pune, India, founder of Ajit360view.com
. This is my very first post here on Local Guides Connect, and I’m happy it’s on such a special occasion — World Photography Day.
For me, photography has always been more than just clicking a picture. It’s about storytelling through visuals. With 360° virtual tour photography, I try to give people a chance not only to see a place, but to actually experience it online. Whether it’s a home, a hotel, a showroom, or a school — every space has its own story to tell.
I’m excited to connect with fellow Local Guides, photographers, and creators who share the same passion for capturing the world in unique ways.
Happy World Photography Day 2025 to all! Let’s keep telling stories, one frame at a time.
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Warm welcome @AjitSahane join Us. 
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@AjitSahane welcome to your community! 
Here, you will learn a lot , make new friends and engage in several activities, virtual meetups, etc. It´s a very especial place! #letsguide
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Hi @AjitSahane
A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect 
Please share your introduction as below:
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
Also, please check:
• Read First: Connect community guidelines.
• Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..
I am merging your post here to keep Connect organized.
Thank you.
Welcome back to Local Guides Connect, @AbuMuayyadAlGweidi
مرحبا اصدقائي أنا جديد معكم هنا.
اسمي محمد طه مصري الجنسية مقيم بسلطنة عمان والامارات.
لقد وصلت إلي المستوي السادس بدون قصد مني ولا جهد فهلا ساعدتموني لإنجاز تقدم أفضل.
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Welcome to our connect community
As you’re a new in the connect forum, please introduce yourself here Introduce Yourself — August 2025
Please read the guidelines and the Local Guides program rules. You can also visit Community Guidelines and 5 Core Values of Connect.
Hello @MohammedTaha and Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — August 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.
Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.
and many more