passionate being a Local Guide

Google Maps contribution stories
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I have been active online before i joined the Local Guide Network and the experience has been awesome,You are contributing to Google Mapping Systems and Networking with others Local Guide at Meetups and Local Guide Connect…

I started out by posting pictures of one the business I manage xclusivebakers.com
I started out by posting pictures of one the business I manage xclusivebakers.com720×781 217 KB

I started when I wanted to boost the online presence of one of my Company; I used Google Ads and Google My Business to increase traffic and viewership of my site. I uploaded several pictures of my business on Google My Business.

Hot chocolate...A picture I took from one of popular cafe in Abuja while while doing my pro bono work as a Local guide
Hot chocolate...A picture I took from one of popular cafe in Abuja while while doing my pro bono work as a Local guide2134×1557 299 KB

However, as a local guide my focus has been expanded beyond my own business, I help other to discover more places and help business in my community have a footprint on Google Maps , Give a honest review about business .

Its Feels Good being a Local guide in our effort to enrich Google maps and imprint our places and landmarks on Google maps.

I took this picture in the Emirs palace in Northern Nigeria .The palace of Muhammadu Sanusi II,while on an official Assignment at the Emirate
I took this picture in the Emirs palace in Northern Nigeria .The palace of Muhammadu Sanusi II,while on an official Assignment at the Emirate1894×2844 1.06 MB

I have been posting pictures of landmarks and places, I also write reviews and try to update missing information like phone no and website,

Pictures of MKK Plaza in Abuja.A popular business Plaza at the federal capital territory,picture taken while doing official works...I take picture of everything and anything that will make Google maps more useful
Pictures of MKK Plaza in Abuja.A popular business Plaza at the federal capital territory,picture taken while doing official works...I take picture of everything and anything that will make Google maps more useful3808×2144 1.21 MB

As a local guide I share info on the maps that cut across different business and landmarks ranging from Café, Supermarket, Schools, Churches, Mosque, Plazas, Fast food and Eatery etc

Jabi Lake Abuja
Jabi Lake Abuja2134×2059 314 KB

I am glad to be a local guide as it is helping me to connect and network with other local guide across the globe, The Badges and points is also motivating force that is helping me to want to do more and more to get to the next level.

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Hi @Johnybiz07 ,

Maybe this is the post you are applying or already applied for Connect Live 2019 with. In this post you can find everything you need to know about writing a post for your Connect Live 2019 application. If you think you are missing some of the points mentioned, you can always edit the post and add them.

I’m going to move your post to the Local Stories board on Connect where the Local Guides from all around the world share their local stories and inspiration why they like to be Local Guides like you did.

Please be aware that I’ve redacted your post to erase the website of the business. Please make sure you participate on Connect as an individual, not as a business owner. This is well stated in our Programme rules.