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Google Local Guide - Benefits

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:56 am
by mstlucky8072
Once you get to know the topic of Google guides, you will certainly ask yourself one question - what do I get out of it? What benefits and rewards does the program offer me? Contrary to appearances, a lot! A Google Local Guide with a high level and authority among Google receives:

earlier access to new features than other Google users,
various types of bonuses,
badges that make the content he publishes more visible on the Internet,
invitations to events in your area.
The benefits certainly include the satisfaction of achieving a high level, as well as the awareness that you are helping others in using the services of these companies.

How to become a Google Local Guide?
Have you read about all the benefits of the program, do you want to improve Google Maps, verify information and help hundreds of people get to the right place? You can become a Google local guide zalo database right now. All you have to do is:

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you will log in to the gmail address where you want to create a local guide account,
you will visit the local guides website
you choose your city in which you want to operate
you accept the terms and conditions of joining the program.
And you're done! See how easy it is.

Joining the Local Guides Program

Joining the Local Guides Program

Conditions for joining the program
The program is completely free to join. You don't have to worry about complicated rules and regulations for using the community program. However, there are a few conditions that must be met in order for you to join. So, what are the requirements?

Local guides must be over 18 years old and have an active Google account.
Only private individuals can become a Local Guide - user contributions from a company account do not count towards the Local Guide level or benefits.
While participating in the program, you must not violate its rules regarding published content. Content should not contain personal information, commercial materials, encourage harm, or be defamatory.
It is similar when participating in various events organized for local guides. What is more, when going to such an event, you are also responsible for the people who come with you.
You can find more on this topic here

How to check the status of a local guide?
Local guides can check their level of activity via Google Maps - just go to maps while logged into your local guide account. Then, you need to expand the menu visible on the left side of the screen and go to the "Your contribution" section.

Checking your contribution on Google Maps


How do I opt out of the Google Local Guides program?
As for opting out of the program - Google is currently rolling out updates and it is not clearly stated. For now, when you go to the Local Guides page, you get the section visible in the screenshot below:

Program update

Program update

Previously, it was enough to log into your account on the website, go to the "settings" section and click the "unsubscribe from the program" button.

Then a message appeared asking for confirmation of the decision. It looked like this:

Google Local Guides - Resignation from the Program

Google Local Guides - Resignation from the Program

Google Local Guides is a community that is currently enjoying increasing interest. Additionally, Maps created by "ordinary" citizens have a more human and friendly character. The program is also a good way to express your opinion and show the world your own experiences. You can add information, and at the same time help others and have a great time collecting points and badges, as well as reaching the next levels. Is it worth joining the program? - judge for yourself!