We use Google maps every day, it provides extremely useful information to us such as photos, reviews and shops’ details. Are you proud to be a Local Guide? Are you enjoy to receive more views? Let me help you improve it.
About me
First, I introduce myself, My name is Yang, I am a software engineer, I born in China and live in Wellington, New Zealand now. I finished my degree in India. So my contribution almost from those countries. I got 6,176,423 views from 212 photos and I am a Google Street View trusted Photographer.
Here I want to show you my badges of photos:
Why do I love being a photographer on Google Maps?
Google Maps is a great platform to share your photos which can help someone plan to explore new places or help small businesses stand out in the area. I use Google Maps for navigation, search restaurants, find information from shops and check traffic every day. It includes massive information about streets, shops, open time etc, that information isn’t just Google can contribute. They need more Local Guides to contribute more and more. I really enjoy people view my photos anytime and anywhere. Also, I extremely grateful for others to share their photos on Google Maps and I can plan my trips before I go.
Procedures
There are no professional devices and skills required. Just use the equipment on your hand.
What do you need?
- Smartphone - cloud be any smartphone doesn’t matter Android or iPhone
- Google Maps - better it’s the latest version
- Google Street View - better it’s the latest version
- Your Patience - this is more important one you need
Here a chart may help you easier understand procedures.
Tips
Now I would give you some tips to help get more views on your photos and quality.
Tip - 1: A good photo
- Keep your phone stable - hold your phone on landscape mode and keep your arms stable.
- Ensure good lighting - be sure there is good lighting for a shoot, especial in restaurants or shops.
- Clear information - ensure your phone has a good resolution for others to read words from your photos.
- Check your phone after took - you may need to check your photos are all clear, simple and useful before uploading to Google Maps.
Tip - 2: Google Street View
The Google Street View is provided with the best experience for users to deeply enjoy the virtual reality world. Google Street View app is your handy tool to take 360º photos. That’s the reason my top viewed photo is from Google Street View app.
Tip - 3: Explore interesting places around you
There are a lot of places need you to share your experiences. The world outside is so big, we should go out for a walk.
At last, I would like to share some photos with you, which maybe encourage you to explore our beautiful world.