According to me, Google Local Guides program is a blessing for every Local Guide here. It is certainly helpful for those who want to sharpen any of their skills.
As someone from Writing profession background, I consider Google Local Guides program as a boon for me. Since, writing has always been my passion, Google Maps gave me the opportunity to write reviews about multiple places – which was also helpful to others. In short, I can very well say that my interests got aligned with Local Guides program.
Gradually, with more usage of Google Maps, I realized the importance of reviewing any place holistically. So, that’s where the journey of my most interesting thing started – Writing Detailed Reviews.
Why?
Detailed reviews cover vital aspects of any place and so, they are really important for users referring them.
How?
Sooner, I strategized my content while writing reviews on Google Maps. I adopted an approach where I decided to include at least some basic features in every review. These features inclusively covered different aspects of any place. Let’s have a glance at some of them.
- My Personal Experience
Here, I decided to share the events experienced by me while visiting any place. As personal experiences vary from person to person, I tried to present details which could be beneficial for all. - Services Offered
In this aspect, I aimed to incorporate services offered by the businesses. As this information is very crucial for them, I kept in mind to present a holistic picture. - Proximity to Public Transport system
Before starting their journeys, many travellers check out closeness of the place with any public transport system – like a Metro Station or a Bus Stop. So, for their convenience, I chose to mention proximity to any nearest public transport system in my reviews. - Time that can be Spent
As we all know, tourists generally remain fully occupied with their pre-schedules, so it would be extremely useful for them if they get to know the time that can be spent to see the whole place. This is mostly relevant for people visiting museums, forts and other iconic landmarks. Therefore, this information too became a part of my reviews. - Value for Money
Some travellers remain in uncertainty whether they should visit any specific place or not, with regard to the prices charged there. This is mostly applied to businesses and so, I tried to add this information also for everyone’s convenience. - Extra Tips
Here, I aimed to cover those details which are not mentioned in most of the reviews. Such information holds equal significance with the rest of the review.
Now, while visiting any place, I keep these basic characteristics in my mind and so, this helps me narrow down points to write about it on Google Maps. I really enjoy this approach and love presenting all the information in a segregated manner.
In the end, I must say that Google Local Guides program has changed my perception of discovering any place. In simple words, I can say that it transformed me from just a Traveller to a better Learner – making myself more local with that place.
Writing Detailed Reviews and seeing those fruitful results in the form of multiple likes & views is the most awesome feeling – and truly, it is the MOST INTERESTING THING I’ve done as a Local Guide.