by PokemonNoGo 4 days ago
Wait... You post selfies on Google Maps? The thought never crossed my mind. What would the purpose be? Sorry I'm probably thick...
I can say for me that after my father died I posted pictures of him at some of his favorite places or from favorite trips.
Google Maps app sees that you took photo near POI and later in the day asks you in notification if you want to share it on maps.
You review the photo and go "lol, sure".
At least for me that doesn't even feel like posting due to how frictionless it is and that it's about natural discoverability (someone has to click that POI and scroll through photos to find it).
About the latter: that's why Google Maps is my favourite social medium. It's hyper-local.
I will share a thread from someone asking where was their congratulatory email that they've come to expect from Google Maps.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-cong...
Oh... I... don't know what to say about that post. How foreign? :|
Thanks for the insight!
For that sweet local guide score.
I remember arriving in Lisbon, leaving a favorable review for a restaurant because they were so nice to us, and Google sending me a notification that I'm now a local guide for Lisbon.
What exactly does that mean though? Is there any benefits to it? All I see is a badge/label, that's it?
There are some benefits that definitely used to exist, and maybe still exist, like early access to new features and additional Google Drive storage. But in practice today, the only real benefit is the badge.
I really don't know why anyone would try hard to get that. On Chinese map app (Amap) at least you can get a ride hailing coupon, for a nice taxi discount.
If you accrue a high score, Google should give you a plaque like they give to Youtubers with many subscribers.