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If you manage a Google my Business account, you may have seen a few reviews from users with a star symbol right by their name \u2013 and you may have even noticed the title \u201cLocal Guide.\u201d This is a feature called the Google Local Guide Program, and it\u2019s something your business can tap into.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the Google Local Guide Program?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Google Local Guide program is an initiative by Google, designed to incentivize users into contributing information about local businesses, attractions, and places they\u2019ve visited and engaged with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Users who participate in this program are called Local Guides, and they\u2019re users who actively share the knowledge and experiences they\u2019ve had with local businesses. They also engage with other users by answering questions about various locations on Google Maps.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s made to improve the accuracy of business information other people can find through GMB and Google Maps, and also so that other users can see first-hand accounts of what a local business is like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Guides earn points for their work \u2013 the more they contribute, the higher their level becomes within the program. High level contributors are rewarded with benefits and perks, like early access to new Google features, exclusive events, and special promotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How You Become a Local Guide?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s the good news: anyone with a Google account can become a Local Guide. You just need to sign up. But keep in mind that this program is only open for individual users, and you cannot sign up using a business account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Start by opening Google Maps either on desktop or on your mobile app. Then, tap on the three horizontal lines on the top-left corner to open the user menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scroll down the menu until you see the option \u201cYour contributions.\u201d Click on that, then click on \u201cJoin Local Guides.\u201d This starts the application process, which can be finished in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also sign up for the program through the <\/span>official Local Guides link<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Google\u2019s Local Guide System<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s tons of ways to earn points in the Google Local Guide program, and a tier system which unlocks new benefits for users. All users have to do is keep contributing, and the amount of points they earn is already set per contribution type:<\/span><\/p>\n