I first learnt about Google maps some time in 2014, by then I wasn’t so much into the application. Gradually while going to places I had never been to, I started using Google maps for GPS, continually with my location on and location tagging on my camera app, I could get updates of places I had visited and also of options for uploading photos on Google maps, I really found this interesting and engaged more in it.
I could get notifications of having leveled up and maybe feedback on the places I added on the maps. Generally, I would say, Google maps is very helpful.
About the Local Guides Program, being that sometimes my job entails locating structures by use of Google maps, I find it very helpful due to the constant updates from fellow guides as it makes work easier for me. Also I find it interesting and great updating new landmarks and upcoming businesses on the maps as it helps grow the business and also assist visitors in finding their way around.