My journey of being a local guide started when I updated my dad’s Clinic who is a Clinical Psychologist on Google a year ago. I had to write and update the information and got to know that I can write a review and give rating. Till then I only knew that Google maps are used only to find the direction to a place. Then I started contributing to Maps by giving rating and writing reviews.
Initially it was just giving ratings and reviews but later on, I understood that I can upload photos and Edit information if something is wrong. I loved it when I saw that people started viewing my dad’s clinic photos and getting calls for appointment from the information I provided. It felt amazing and I started contributing more.
An incident which inspired me to contribute to Google Maps is when I went to a Sweet Shop which was newly opened. From a business perspective, I told the owner that I want to click pictures and update the phone number on Maps so that people will get to know about your business which will help him grow. The owner was very pleased and he offered me the best dessert from the shop. It really encouraged me to continue to contribute more on Google Maps and create awareness to people on how to use Maps and how they help them make a decision.
One thing I like to do on Google Maps is checking on facts and editing. Businesses might be closed or shifted to a new location or the location is not pinned properly. I have noticed so many locations are pinned in the middle of the road.
This is just the beginning and I’m going to learn more about Google Maps and contribute to the best to make peoples life easier.
