Google rewards those who improve Local Guides

Google Maps has recently revamped its Local Guides programme, introducing a few new features.

We are a communication agency in Como and Cantù whose goal is to offer our clients quality services, which is why we always need to stay up to date on the web and its latest developments.

For those who don't yet know Local Guides, it is a programme that allows anyone, after signing up, to improve the Google Maps service by adding places to the map, writing reviews or adding photos to illustrate them better.

The Mountain View giant thus turns users into small-scale guides, offering prizes and rewards in return.

The benefits on offer are numerous:

Early access to new Google features
Storage space on Google Drive
Display of the official Local Guides badge on Google Maps

And much more besides.

Each action earns a maximum of 5 points for the same place, and there are 5 levels you can reach:

Level 1, from 0 to 4 points
Level 2, from 5 to 49 points
Level 3, from 50 to 199
Level 4, from 200 to 499
Level 5, from 500 points upwards

To become a Local Guides member, simply download the latest version of Google Maps and sign up for the service (available only on Android and Apple devices).