Meeting Recap and Badge Information
In our recent meeting on December 28, 2024, several important topics related to Local Guides badges were discussed. Here’s a recap of the key points:
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1. Badge Stories & Experiences
Shruti shared her impressive 18 badges, inspiring everyone with her dedication.
TravellerG talked about how he earned 25+ badges by staying active on Local Guides Connect, including Champion and Rare badges.
Guru Krishna Priya gave valuable tips, emphasizing the importance of originality in posts and consistent engagement (liking and commenting) to earn more badges.
2. Badge Achievements: Tips and Advice
Guru Krishna Priya emphasized that writing original posts based on personal experiences increases visibility and engagement.
Consistency in liking and commenting on posts helps gain more badges and recognition.
3. Challenges in Earning Badges
Some attendees mentioned that they faced issues, like missing badges even after meeting the requirements. TravellerG suggested staying active on the platform to avoid such problems and recommended checking badge tracking regularly.
4. Community Support and Engagement
Participants emphasized the importance of helping others in the Local Guides community. Anil Singh and Guru Krishna Priya shared that assisting newcomers with platform features strengthens the community.
5. Suggestions for Earning More Recognition
Regular activity, including reading, responding to posts, and engaging with the community, contributes to earning badges.
Hosting and participating in meetups also play a significant role in badge progression.
2025 Goal Setting: Aim for More Badges
As we move into 2025, here’s your opportunity to set targets and increase your Local Guides badge collection:
- Stay Active Daily: Engage with posts, like, and comment consistently on Local Guides Connect. This helps you earn badges like Nice Friend, New Writer, and Good Friend.
- Focus on Original Content: Write posts that reflect your unique experiences. The more original your content, the more visibility it gets, helping you earn badges like Budding Writer and Zippy Writer.
- Participate in Challenges: Take part in Connect Challenges to earn badges like Connect Challenge Winner and Accessibility Challenge Winner.
- Host Meetups: Hosting and participating in Local Guides meetups will help you earn badges like New Connector, Budding Connector, and even Ten-time Connect Challenge Winner.
Badge Image Taken From Connect Badge
Here is the list of badges categorized by sections, with details about how to get them, the number awarded.
For Beginners:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Popular | Rewarded to Local Guides who received 500 likes on Connect | 1,100 |
| New Friend | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave their first like on Connect | 13,800 |
| New Writer | Rewarded to Local Guides who wrote their first post on Connect | 95,300 |
| Newly Popular | Rewarded to Local Guides who received their first like on Connect | 12,800 |
Easy:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Nice Friend | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave 100 likes on Connect | 3,300 |
| New Connector | Rewarded to Local Guides who hosted their first Local Guides meet-up | 3,300 |
| Pretty Popular | Rewarded to Local Guides who received 100 likes on Connect | 4,000 |
| Connect Challenge Winner | Will be rewarded to Local Guides who win a challenge on Connect | 824 |
Medium:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friend | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave 500 likes on Connect | 1,200 |
| Great Friend | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave 1,000 likes on Connect | 767 |
| New Solutionist | Rewarded to Local Guides who had one of their replies marked as the best answer or solution | 23 |
| Received 10,000 Likes | Rewarded to Local Guides who received 10,000 likes on Connect | 84 |
| True Friend | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave 5,000 likes on Connect | 235 |
| Accessibility Challenge Winner | Will be rewarded to Local Guides who won the accessibility challenge on Connect | 476 |
| Three-time Connect Challenge Winner | Will be rewarded to Local Guides who win three challenges on Connect | 102 |
Hard:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Budding Writer | Rewarded to Local Guides who posted 50 times on Connect | 260 |
| Gave 10,000 Likes | Rewarded to Local Guides who gave 10,000 likes on Connect | 105 |
| Super Popular | Rewarded to Local Guides who received 1,000 likes on Connect | 653 |
| Totally Popular | Rewarded to Local Guides who received 5,000 likes on Connect | 177 |
| Zippy Writer | Rewarded to Local Guides who posted 100 times on Connect | 99 |
| Budding Connector | Rewarded to Local Guides who hosted five Local Guides meet-ups | 192 |
| Connect Explorer | Awarded to Local Guides who successfully completed the “Get to know Connect” quiz challenge | 303 |
Pro:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Master Writer | Rewarded to Local Guides who posted 500 times on Connect | 2 |
| Accessibility Champion | Will be rewarded to Local Guides featured in the “Accessibility Champion” series on Connect | 50 |
Not Achieved Yet:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Budding Solutionist | Rewarded to Local Guides who had 50 of their replies marked as the best answer | 0 |
| Expert Solutionist | Rewarded to Local Guides who had 100 of their replies marked as the best answer | 0 |
| Master Solutionist | Rewarded to Local Guides who had 500 of their replies marked as the best answer | 0 |
| Pro Solutionist | Rewarded to Local Guides who had 250 of their replies marked as the best answer | 0 |
| Ten-time Connect Challenge Winner | Will be rewarded to Local Guides who have won 10 challenges on Connect | 0 |
Yearly Event :
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Local Guides Summit Attendee | Rewarded to Local Guides who attended Local Guides Summit 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 Local Guides Summit Attendee | Rewarded to Local Guides who attended Local Guides Summit 2017 | 152 |
| Connect Live 2018 Attendee | Rewarded to Local Guides who attended Connect Live 2018 | 178 |
| Connect Live 2019 Attendee | Rewarded to Local Guides who attended Connect Live 2019 | 197 |
| Guiding Stars 2022 Trivia | Rewarded to Local Guides who answered trivia questions | 77 |
| I was a 2020 Guiding Star | Rewarded to Local Guides selected as Guiding Stars 2020 | 50 |
| I was a 2021 Guiding Star | Rewarded to Local Guides selected as Guiding Stars 2021 | 51 |
| I was a 2022 Guiding Star | Rewarded to Local Guides selected as Guiding Stars 2022 | 51 |
Not in Your Hand:
| Badge | How to Get | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connect’s 5th Birthday | Rewarded to Local Guides who registered over the community before 31 July 2021 | 36,900 |
| Former Google Contributor | Awarded to Googler who no longer participates in Connect | 113 |
| Googler | Awarded to Googler who participates in Connect | 108 |
Your Path to Success in 2025
- Set Badge Goals: Focus on badges that align with your interests and strengths. Whether it’s writing, hosting meetups, or participating in challenges, aim for consistent progress.
- Engage with the Community: Active participation in discussions and helping others will accelerate your badge collection. Consider reaching out to newcomers and assisting them on Local Guides Connect.
- Track Your Progress: Keep an eye on the badges you’ve earned and work towards the next one. Don’t be discouraged by challenges; stay active and focused!
Thank You For Attend Meet-ups . Best Of Luck.
Happy New Year 2025 
