Google Local guide
Google Local Guide program is introduced to boost user contribution for Google Maps.
Users who review, add photos, answer questions or add new locations to the Map are rewarded with Guide Points. Contributors can improve their levels simply by posting information and earning points.
Each level also allows the Contributor to qualify for different events and activities within the Local Guide community.
Each level also allows the Contributor to qualify for different events and activities within the Local Guide community.
Points for contributions
| Maps contribution | Points earned |
|---|---|
| Review | 5 points per review |
| Review with more than 200 characters | 5 bonus points per review |
| Rating | 1 point per rating |
| Photo | 5 points per photo |
| Video | 7 points per video |
| Answer | 1 point per answer |
| Respond to Q&As | 3 points per response |
| Edit | 5 points per edit |
| Place added | 15 points per place added |
| Fact checked | 1 point per fact checked |
There are ten levels and seven badges. Contributor can improve his or her Local guide level simply by earning Guide points.
| Level | Points | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0 points | No badge |
| Level 2 | 15 points | No badge |
| Level 3 | 75 points | No badge |
| Level 4 | 250 points |  |
| Level 5 | 500 points |  |
| Level 6 | 1,500 points |  |
| Level 7 | 5,000 points |  |
| Level 8 | 15,000 points |  |
| Level 9 | 50,000 points |  |
| Level 10 | 100,000 points |  |
In first level contributor gets:
- Get the inside scoop with Google’s monthly newsletter
- Join Google-hosted workshops and Hangouts
- In select countries, enter into exclusive contests for Local Guides
- Join the conversation at Local Guides Connect
In second level contributor gets:
- Get early access to new Google products and features
- Promote your own meet-ups on the Local Guides calendar
In third level contributor gets:
Get noticed with your Local Guides badge in Google MapsIn forth level contributor gets:
In fifth level contributor gets:
- Eligible for Trusted Testing opportunities — access Google products and features before they are made public
- Apply to attend the Google Local Guides Level 5 summit
Like this Contributors get many benefits form contributing to the Google maps as a Local guide.
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