2022
Accepted Solutions
Local Guide Solutions
A few months ago, I wrote an article in Medium about how to fix the inherent problem with the Google Local Guides program.
Https://medium.com/@mr.justinarn/fixing-google-local-guides-program-36f52dfe59d3#.k9q7j4hxj
That problem is exactly evident in your question. Namely, after Level 5 (although I would argue Level 4 as well) there's really no incentive except maybe in being happy with garnering the prestige provided by such.
But Google can do so much more.... here's how:
. Create a Local Guide Level 6.
1000 point minimum. Advise all LG6s that, moving forward their contributions will not be needed in the same ways, but in new and much more exciting ones. Once an LG hits Level 6, the quality of their content will be rated. Oh yes, no more crap photos and half hearted reviews, pal. Being an LG6 means you will need to know what the hell you are doing out there. And if you don’t produce, no problem, welcome back to Level Five! Now go earn another 500 points you may have another shot at LG6 status again!
The ratings that are applied to the LG6s content will be tied directly to its monetary value. Because all GOOD content has a monetary value
2 . Monetize quality content separated into 3 categories:
* Reviews: quality determined by readability, credibility, and style.
* Photos: quality photographs have monetary value to the shop-owners willing to pay for them, and viewer interest, as defined by Google of course.
* Information: corrections, new business listings, etc: quality determined by level of factual accuracy, and credibility of purveyor (the LG)
Inform LG6s that in order to maintain LG 6 status they must submit a minimum 8 High Quality, though not necessarily monetarily valuable, pieces of content each month.
4 . As money rolls in from content sold by Google to individuals, business owners, and aggregators, etc. give the LG6 a share of the profit Google receives from said content he/she has submitted.
In addition: Google should leverage its business relationships, especially with other tech companies to provide its LG6s other non-monetary but otherwise invaluable incentives.
For example, Let us say that a particularly industrious LG6 has taken dozens and dozens 360 degree photos that amount to $100 (unlikely) in value to Google. Google then deposits 33 dollars into said LG6s account (33% seems fair). In addition by leveraging its partnerships with Squaresoft and Wix, said LG6 is given access to premium features and services from one of those providers for a limited time. Lastly, as a final bonus, Google credits the LG6s Adsense account $20.
You know, so they can promote their new Wix site. This not only incentivizes the holy hell out of the LG program, it also endears Content-Makers to Google, which is a HUGE win for the company in the short and long term
This solution accomplishes so many things, I don’t even want to go into it. But as a final point, it is my opinion that all LG6s will no doubt be given the opportunity to:
1. Crush their enemies
2. See those enemies driven before before them.
3. Hear the lamentations of their women.
Because that is all that is best in life.
Justin Arn.
Local Guide Solutions
A few months ago, I wrote an article in Medium about how to fix the inherent problem with the Google Local Guides program.
Https://medium.com/@mr.justinarn/fixing-google-local-guides-program-36f52dfe59d3#.k9q7j4hxj
That problem is exactly evident in your question. Namely, after Level 5 (although I would argue Level 4 as well) there's really no incentive except maybe in being happy with garnering the prestige provided by such.
But Google can do so much more.... here's how:
. Create a Local Guide Level 6.
1000 point minimum. Advise all LG6s that, moving forward their contributions will not be needed in the same ways, but in new and much more exciting ones. Once an LG hits Level 6, the quality of their content will be rated. Oh yes, no more crap photos and half hearted reviews, pal. Being an LG6 means you will need to know what the hell you are doing out there. And if you don’t produce, no problem, welcome back to Level Five! Now go earn another 500 points you may have another shot at LG6 status again!
The ratings that are applied to the LG6s content will be tied directly to its monetary value. Because all GOOD content has a monetary value
2 . Monetize quality content separated into 3 categories:
* Reviews: quality determined by readability, credibility, and style.
* Photos: quality photographs have monetary value to the shop-owners willing to pay for them, and viewer interest, as defined by Google of course.
* Information: corrections, new business listings, etc: quality determined by level of factual accuracy, and credibility of purveyor (the LG)
Inform LG6s that in order to maintain LG 6 status they must submit a minimum 8 High Quality, though not necessarily monetarily valuable, pieces of content each month.
4 . As money rolls in from content sold by Google to individuals, business owners, and aggregators, etc. give the LG6 a share of the profit Google receives from said content he/she has submitted.
In addition: Google should leverage its business relationships, especially with other tech companies to provide its LG6s other non-monetary but otherwise invaluable incentives.
For example, Let us say that a particularly industrious LG6 has taken dozens and dozens 360 degree photos that amount to $100 (unlikely) in value to Google. Google then deposits 33 dollars into said LG6s account (33% seems fair). In addition by leveraging its partnerships with Squaresoft and Wix, said LG6 is given access to premium features and services from one of those providers for a limited time. Lastly, as a final bonus, Google credits the LG6s Adsense account $20.
You know, so they can promote their new Wix site. This not only incentivizes the holy hell out of the LG program, it also endears Content-Makers to Google, which is a HUGE win for the company in the short and long term
This solution accomplishes so many things, I don’t even want to go into it. But as a final point, it is my opinion that all LG6s will no doubt be given the opportunity to:
1. Crush their enemies
2. See those enemies driven before before them.
3. Hear the lamentations of their women.
Because that is all that is best in life.
Justin Arn.
Its a nice Idear!
Maby google do it! 🙂
@JustinA wrote:Local Guide Solutions
A few months ago, I wrote an article in Medium about how to fix the inherent problem with the Google Local Guides program.
Https://medium.com/@mr.justinarn/fixing-google-local-guides-program-36f52dfe59d3#.k9q7j4hxj
That problem is exactly evident in your question. Namely, after Level 5 (although I would argue Level 4 as well) there's really no incentive except maybe in being happy with garnering the prestige provided by such.
But Google can do so much more.... here's how:
. Create a Local Guide Level 6.
1000 point minimum. Advise all LG6s that, moving forward their contributions will not be needed in the same ways, but in new and much more exciting ones. Once an LG hits Level 6, the quality of their content will be rated. Oh yes, no more crap photos and half hearted reviews, pal. Being an LG6 means you will need to know what the hell you are doing out there. And if you don’t produce, no problem, welcome back to Level Five! Now go earn another 500 points you may have another shot at LG6 status again!
The ratings that are applied to the LG6s content will be tied directly to its monetary value. Because all GOOD content has a monetary value
2 . Monetize quality content separated into 3 categories:
* Reviews: quality determined by readability, credibility, and style.
* Photos: quality photographs have monetary value to the shop-owners willing to pay for them, and viewer interest, as defined by Google of course.
* Information: corrections, new business listings, etc: quality determined by level of factual accuracy, and credibility of purveyor (the LG)
Inform LG6s that in order to maintain LG 6 status they must submit a minimum 8 High Quality, though not necessarily monetarily valuable, pieces of content each month.
4 . As money rolls in from content sold by Google to individuals, business owners, and aggregators, etc. give the LG6 a share of the profit Google receives from said content he/she has submitted.
In addition: Google should leverage its business relationships, especially with other tech companies to provide its LG6s other non-monetary but otherwise invaluable incentives.
For example, Let us say that a particularly industrious LG6 has taken dozens and dozens 360 degree photos that amount to $100 (unlikely) in value to Google. Google then deposits 33 dollars into said LG6s account (33% seems fair). In addition by leveraging its partnerships with Squaresoft and Wix, said LG6 is given access to premium features and services from one of those providers for a limited time. Lastly, as a final bonus, Google credits the LG6s Adsense account $20.You know, so they can promote their new Wix site. This not only incentivizes the holy hell out of the LG program, it also endears Content-Makers to Google, which is a HUGE win for the company in the short and long term
This solution accomplishes so many things, I don’t even want to go into it. But as a final point, it is my opinion that all LG6s will no doubt be given the opportunity to:
1. Crush their enemies
2. See those enemies driven before before them.
3. Hear the lamentations of their women.
Because that is all that is best in life.
Justin Arn.