I have started contributing actively to Google Maps for the last three years. I found more fun in adding new images where it was required, providing adequate information where it was missing and reviewing genuinely those places I visited. My friends kept asking why I am doing this? Why I am contributing to google maps without expecting anything so on… I didn’t have an answer to those questions. All I knew was I was enjoying doing these things. Every milestone I have reached so far made me contribute more and more. 
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Congratulations @nisham007 you are new on connect then? It’s a nice hobbies really.
Welcome to Connect! If this is your first visit, you’ve come to the right place. This post will serve as a guide for everything you need to know about contributing content and engaging with the Local Guides community on Connect. Read on for some of the most frequently asked questions we get, along with links to key posts that explain our Connect guidelines.
First of all, what is Connect?
Connect is a blog and forum created for the Local Guides community of Google Maps users who help others make the best decisions about where to go and what to do. It’s a space where you can communicate with fellow Local Guides, trade tips and ideas, and receive information from Googlers. We share news written by Googlers on our official Announcements board, but Local Guides around the world are also welcome to contribute content on our other topic boards.
What are the topic boards?
Our topics include Announcements, Photography, Food & Drink, Travel, Local Stories, and more. The Announcements board serves as the main place for Google-related news and updates. All other categories like Food & Drink, Travel, Local Stories, and others feature a blend of content from both Googlers and community members. Need help deciding which topic you should select for your post? Read this for a full breakdown of all topics and more information to help you choose.
How can I participate?
You can write a post, contribute ideas for improvements to the forum, and engage with content from other Local Guides. A full step-by-step breakdown with screenshots showcasing how to write a post can be found here. We also encourage you to read, like, and comment on content to show love to other members of the community.
Am I allowed to share my own achievements on Connect?
Yes! We celebrate the achievements of the Local Guides community and welcome all of you to do the same. For tips on how to get started, read this.
What are the photo guidelines on Connect?
First things first, always use an image you took (or own). We recommend using horizontal (or landscape) images as Connect thumbnails automatically crop to a horizontal version. Click here to read more about our photo guidelines on Connect. Looking for photo tips for Google Maps instead? Review this post.
Are there any opportunities for me to be featured?
Yes. We regularly feature Local Guides who are making a difference in the community. There are several recurring features we publish on Connect to highlight interesting Local Guides on a regular basis. These include Accessibility Champion, Meet a Moderator, Friday Favorites, and more. The best way to be featured is for you to tell us your stories right here on Connect. The Googler team is always looking for interesting Local Guides, and we typically find them through Connect posts.
Do you have any other info on Connect?
If you feel like you’ve mastered all of the above, be sure to check out these helpful tips for additional info and guidance.
What if I need help in the future?
Our team of Connect Moderators and Google Moderators are on hand to help you out if you have questions. Read more about them and the best way to get your questions answered here.
For even more information, be sure to bookmark our Help Desk which is where we store all Googler-created tutorials.
Hope this will be helpful tips to you on the platform.
Cheers
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**Yes, I am new here. And thank you so much for this valuable information @SholaIB **
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You are welcome @nisham007 nice to meet you and enjoy good interactions on connect 
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Yang saya lakukan selama ini sekedar iseng…
Tetapi saya melihat apresiasi google tak sebanding dengan yang diberikan local guides Google…
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Namun, kami tidak melakukan ini untuk imbalan apapun, bukan? 
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Hi, I hope you and your beloved family are in good healthy condition.
Thanking to you for your contribution on Google Maps.
Keep contribute on Google Maps and here on Local Guides Connect.
Keep calm, stay healthy and always be happy.
Best regards from Indonesia .
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Thanks @BudiFXW .
Hope you are safe and healthy!
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