Why I share food photos on Google Maps - Local Guides

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Picture of "Chalupas poblanas" a typical dish from Puebla, Mexico.
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Hi everyone!, I am Mara from Argentina, currently living in Toronto, Canada.

One of the things I love sharing most on Google Maps its food content!, I consider myself a foodie who loves to travel and connect with locals through typical dishes.

I strongly believe that “Eyes are bigger than the belly,” therefore I advocate for food photography. It doesn’t need to be a professional shot, but one which shows the real portion and its presentation. Sometimes menus or websites do not reflect the real items, so having someone who does it, can help you to decide fast and take the right choice. Time is precious, so choosing a good place for your next experience is the key to have a great time and a yummy dish.

Another thing that I like to contribute to is to answer questions about accessibility, having direct access to everybody does talk about how conscious is a place to better serve people and provide a positive experience.

For me Google Maps is more than a tool to find and connect with places; it’s a tool to democratize products and services.

Picture of Churreria "El Moro" in Mexico City.
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Picture of a crispy chicken sandwich from McDonald's in Toronto, Canada.
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Hello @ADgentinian ,

Thanks for sharing with us!

I have just released your post from the Spam Filters. I would like to apologize for your post being marked as spam. Our filters run 24/7 and they can be a little harsh at times.

You can visit this article to learn more - Why was my Connect post marked as spam?

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Thanks Petra, my only concern is the link I have submitted to the Local Guides application.

I copied and pasted a link, and then modified the blog post due to the spam notification.

Now am not sure if the application will be considered because of a wrong link that I can’t modify because I don’t have access to the full application. If you can readdress the new post, please do not hesitate to do it.

Thanks!

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Petra, my only concern is the link I have submitted to the Local Guides application.

I copied and pasted a link, and then modified the blog post due to the spam notification.

Now am not sure if the application will be considered because of a wrong link that I can’t modify because I don’t have access to the full application. If you can readdress the new post, please do not hesitate to do it.

Thanks!