In as much as I love using google maps for road directions and checking notable photos around the road since it always comes in handy anywhere, I also love checking some of the reviews written about such places.
I remembered going on a trip outside town with my family and we were looking for a place to have a nice meal, we saw two eateries, I wanted a local dish while the rest of my family wanted a continental dish, so how do we know the difference and the best among the two, I opened my phone for the review and our mystery was unraveled. Since that day, I made up my mind on two things; to always leave a review no matter how few for
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People to make an informed decision wherever they find themselves and
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Business owners to have feedback on how their business is doing
The first example of such feedback was from Radisson Blu after my review and rating
Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos Ikeja
Hotel
Ikeja GRA
Adebowale Okewole
2 months ago
I really enjoyed my stay… Radisson Blu Hotel remains one of the best in this country…Thumbs up to all their services.
Response from the owner 2 months ago
Dear Adebowale, Thank you for your patronage, review, and rating. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
Kind Regards,
Jeffrey J PA to GM
The second one I got from Dreamworks Direct/ Ikeja Retail Store
Dreamworks Direct | Ikeja Retail Store – Nigeria’s Most Authentic Tech Mall
Computer support and services
Ikeja
Adebowale Okewole
2 weeks ago
Nice place… consistent in their deliveries.
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Response from the owner a week ago
Thank you 
. We are glad you had a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you shop with us more.
Giving reviews and ratings of places on Google Maps is my own way of contributing to making the world a better place to live. Through these contributions, I’ve been able to help people make an informed decision with little or no time available, make small companies review their service delivery to humanity. I must say I love what Google is doing with the maps by allowing the input of others making it the most interesting thing I’ve done as a Local Guide!