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.
replyGoogle 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.
replyYou 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.
replyI will share a thread from someone asking where was their congratulatory email that they've come to expect from Google Maps.
replyhttps://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-cong...
Oh... I... don't know what to say about that post. How foreign? :|
replyThanks for the insight!
For that sweet local guide score.
replyI 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.
replyWhat 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.
replyI 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.
replyIf you accrue a high score, Google should give you a plaque like they give to Youtubers with many subscribers.
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