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!
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!