I still remember joining the Local Guide Program back in August 2016. After finding the program it energized me to explore more and be more alert regarding my surrounding. I feel well satisfied with my action as Local Guide as everyone does, while contributing. Adding new businesses, publicly important places with photos to verify their existence and helping businesses owners are the interesting things I’ve done as a Local Guide. I will list out some of the places I have added and places where I have added new photos in my Local Guide journey.
Sitagunj Local Police Office: Back in March 2019 during my journey, I came across the local police office which wasn’t listed on Google Maps in the rural area. I stopped by and talked with the police officer to get the permission to take outside photos as it’s not a common thing that happen here regarding listing the police office on Google Maps. We had a short conversation, where I explained about the importance of the listing and explained more about what I was doing. Eventually I was able to take some outer snaps and finally added the listing on Google Maps.
Hamro Bhancha Ghar: It’s one of the business which was not listed on Google Maps though was in the busiest place of Biratnagar. I visited this place back in Nov 2019. I came to know that the business was opened recently, so I asked the staff with some question and add the business on Google Maps. It was not so busy during my visit and was able to take some nice photo without the customers.
Miracle Restaurant & Thakali Kitchen: While doing a long bike journey to another city, I and my colleagues stopped by this business back in March 2019 for snacks. As always, a habit for Local Guide to look into the business listing, I checked back the listing with some edits and added some photos. I also talked with the owner and shared some knowledge regarding managing the listing and verifying it. It feels good when you see the owner starting to interact with the customer online by responding to the reviews.
Kiran Cake Parlour: Back in Nov 2018 with the help of friend’s camera I was able to add some high-quality photos of the business and its product, which is getting quite a good view on Google Maps. I feel happy to know that I have made small contribution regarding business online presence. It was also verified for better management of the listing.
I always see some question regarding why we should contribute on Google Maps voluntarily. I think Google Maps is the platform where we help each other to explore our side of the world with our local knowledge without any cost. I always feel happy to be part of the Local Guide family which is impacting in one or another way the online presence of the businesses and helping one another in finding and exploring the world.