So, as the title says, this is my first-time post on the Local Guides Connect Forum and I am really excited to be here. I am a level 6 guide from Baku, Azerbaijan and you won’t really believe me if I tell you how it began. Okay I grew up in the capital of Azerbaijan, connection between West and East, connection with the past and the future - Baku city.
I love there so much. I love photography. Why do I love photography so much, ever look through a camera? There are an infinite number of reasons why I love photography and it seems each time I capture an image, that number increases by at least one more reason. Then, I realized that I love to share new ideas, lessons learned, proven practices, insights, and practical suggestions with other people. Thus, I joined #GoogleLocalGuides approximately 1 year ago and now I am a 6 level local guide! I never thought I will be at level 6 some day and am really happy to be here now. Now I know that we the local guides are actually helping people in Google Maps and also helping Google getting more accurate data.
If you’re asking me why I am joining the Local Guides program? You may have your own reason joining this community too. I am here I just want to share my thoughts to be as a Local Guide. Firstly, my main purpose was to help bring local businesses (places) in Baku, Azerbaijan, as you knew my little country has been known less by the international tourists, to the world. So I have started contribution since I knew the power of Google Maps. And another one, I am a person who likes making more friends across the globe, so it’s a good chance to have this community to keep connected with other local guides (virtually or/and in person).
Coming up with these, I have summarized my 5 reasons and I think you should do so:
- Contribute to the society
- Help others find the best places
- Make new friends
- Get benefits from Google
- Keep connected with Googlers
https://google.com/maps/contrib/115832560392708585565… - my profile