The most interesting thing I've done as a local guide is: Editing the map

Exploring and Sharing the world through my eyes.

What? Dou you contribute editing the map?..

Yes, but Wait… it is not just a map!

It is Google Maps! :sunglasses:

The most interesting and exciting thing I’ve done as a Local Guide is editing the map by adding new places and photos. Google Maps represents a lot for me and for many people in the world who always consult the map, that tremendous guide that help us finding a place where to go or what to do, the fact that I contribute with it, is such a great impact in my life. I do it for passion and I have fun doing it, because I like helping people and business through my contributions. Isn’t that awesome?

The first time I edited the map was with Caffè Nero - Porter Square I edited the opening day and the map marker and I added pictures, I was surprised because I didn’t know how helpful it was going to be and the impact in people, then the opening day came I felt thrilled because many people went to the opening and now that place has visited and reviewed many times. It has been viewed over 23 000 times.

Then, I added a new place to the map European Wax Center I went out for a walk and I was just looking around when I saw this new branch was opened I didn’t hesited and I added It, now it is wonderful that many people discovered on the map and visited. It has been viewed over 143 000 times.

Recently, I went to Especialidades médicas y quirúrgicas I looked it up in the map and it was very far from my house, around 2 hours; however I went, when I got there the person at the front desk realized I was coming from very far away and she told “oh honey, you should’ve gone to your closest branch that is about 15 min from your house”, LOL I just asked her the direction, it wasn’t on the map so when I was done, I went to confirm that place and Eureka! It was there so I added.

From my point of view, when a place is added, edited or review. There are benefits for two parts:

  • People looking for places: They can find places, read reviews, description, pictures, web site, schedule, also get direction as a result it saves time. Personally speaking, when I’m looking for something to do or to go I always go to Google Maps search lists, read reviews, see photos and make a decision.
  • Business It is worth for business because it is easier to discover them on the map. It is helpful when a small business are not in the Map but then they are added so people can visit them, and people can find all their information. It is also great because they can get a feedback and improve. I like when business appreciate my reviews.

I was very excited when I started receiving email from Google Maps telling me that I was helping people through my contributions, it motivated to keep doing it, now I can´t stop.

Definitely the most interesting thing I have done is editing the map, this journey as a local guide has been an incredible experience where I’ve learned a lot, Thank you Google Maps, for giving me the opportunity to help people looking for places, and for make a little impact through my contributions.

¡Gracias!

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Simply amazing @Ale_003 , you are future rockstar of Local Guides Conenct. It’s great to meet you in virtual meetup hosted by @AlexandreCampbell . I hope @LuigiZ and @AlexandreCampbell will love this post.

Wishing you best of luck :crossed_fingers:

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@KashifMisidia Hehe That is so nice of you, thank you so much.

Yeah, I hope they like it. :slightly_smiling_face:

It was really nice to meet you.

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@Ale_003 Amazing. Makes you feel empowered, doesn’t it? thank you for helping the community.

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@sparekh Thanks for your comments. :blush:

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Hi @Ale_003 ,

yes I definitely do like it, very nice post and you are a great Local Guide :blush: … what do you edit, a Map? No Google Maps :yum: .

Thank you for sharing your little contribution which, all together, makes a huge impact. And good luck with the application!

@KashifMisidia thank you very much for tagging me here :blush: .

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@LuigiZ Thank you so much :pray: for passing by and reading it. Yesssss! Goolge Maps hehe :wink:

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Wow, a great learning for me… Interesting that there is a lot of things we can do that will be of great impact to others on this Local guides program

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Hello, @LucyN Yes, it is amazing the positive impact we can make with small actions. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi @Ale_003 , it is a really great post. @Kashifmisidia, you are correct: I loved reading it. It is a very detailed post and represents very well what means to be a Local Guide. I’m happy to know how you are impacting local businesses, by editing and adding them to Google Maps. I admit to you that I took a while to learn how to edit places, in my early days as a Local Guide, I only added photos and reviews, but now I also love editions. So, I can understand what you said about how gratifying it is to contribute to Google Maps. Good luck. I hope to meet you face-to-face soon!

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@AlexandreCampbell Thank you so much for your nice comment I appreciate that. I’m glad you came to visit my post and read it, thanks. Yeah, I hope to meet you soon! You also said you want to come to Mexico :mexico: so, definitely we are going to meet one day ;).

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Beautiful post with great description you have here Amiga @Ale_003

I wish you great SUCCESS and Goodluck with your application for connect live 2020.

You have indeed done considerably well on Google maps and Connect.

Wish to connect with you at the Bay area this year.

Best regards And Stay safe amid this Pandemic disease.

Take care of yourself.

Austin.

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Amigo Austin Thank you so much for your good wishes :wink: and for reading my post. @Austinelewex

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@Ale_003 I liked the story part where you add cafee Nero.

It was so realistic and so fantastic. I have enjoyed your map editing journey and understand your dedication towards community.

Best of luck.

Wish you will enroll in the connect live 2020

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@ShakilAK Thank you so much :smiling_face:

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@Ale_003 ! Thank you for sharing! Wow! This is an amazing content!

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@Reisen Thank you :blush:

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@Ale_003 I hope I get the opportunity to meet you in Connect Live 2020!

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@Reisen Yeah, that would be awesome :hugs:

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@Reisen :hugs: :grinning: