Η Google has long been trying to compete with Yelp on restaurant suggestions and other sites on its maps, but it does not have such a large community of evaluators as Yelp. So the search company tries to update the service with its Maps by introducing a new feature, local guides or Local Guides.
The company replaces the old City program Experts, and essentially brings a rewards system for Google's most prolific reviewers. There are currently four tiers of rewards.
Users with 5 + ratings can organize meetingups and gain access to try out new products Google before the official release. Those who have written 50 reviews for the application Google Maps, the company rewards them with a special badge, and they will be able to gain access to exclusive events.
With 200+ reviews, o account the user will appear as an official Google account, as well as be able to receive annual thank you gifts from the company.
Yelp, of course, offers a similar program, also known as Elite Squad. In this reviewers or reviewers should apply to be selected. This helps to ensure high-quality reviews, which Google has not ensured.
But the Google project, Local Guides seems to make sense as the company's primary goal is to increase the number of people leaving comments.
If you want to join the company's new project, you can download from here the latest version of Google Maps that includes Local Guides for devices with Android and iOS.
Hi, I'm a level 7 Local Guide. Some of my reviews are not being posted in Greece. Why is that? I had to remove photos of products I bought and photographed myself. What is going on? Why are you holding onto valid reviews?