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DeniGu
Aug 8, 2023
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Do my photos get deleted from Google Maps if I delete them from Google Photos?
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DeniGu
Aug 8, 2023
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Learn more about challenges on Connect here
We often organize community challenges on Connect that give participants the chance to win a special Connect badge. Read on to find answers to the most common questions. How do I take part in a chall...
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DeniGu
Aug 23, 2021
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Tip of the Week: Checking the facts
One key area of the editing experience on Google Maps is answering questions to check facts on the app. Read on for some best practices and helpful tips for doing so. Confirm using an outside source ...
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KatieMcBroom
Aug 18, 2021
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Tip of the Week: Naming businesses on Google Maps
When it comes to naming businesses on Google Maps, it’s important to follow the actual name of the business. We’ll discuss a few best practices and examples for properly doing so below. For example, ...
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TraciC
Jul 27, 2021
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How to close your Connect profile
Being a member of the Local Guides program means you may be able to participate on Connect. If you leave the Local Guides program, you need to take the steps below to also close your Connect profile....
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DeniGu
Jul 13, 2021
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Do my photos get deleted from Google Maps if I delete them from Google Photos?
We know many of you use Google Photos to organize your memories before selecting the best ones to share on Google Maps. Some of you have reached out here on Connect to find out how the latest Google ...
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KatieMcBroom
Jun 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions: Road Mapper
We recently featured Karolina Pyszkiewicz, a product manager on the Google Maps team, in our recent installment of Ask a Googler. We got so many great questions from the community that we decided to ...
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KatieMcBroom
May 7, 2021
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Introducing updated program resources for you to use
If you need resources for your next Local Guides meet-up or event you’re hosting, you’ve come to the right place. Please note that you should not use the official Local Guides logo, pin, or any other...
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DeniGu
Apr 27, 2021
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Questions about Street View? Read this first
UPDATE (November 9, 2022): As of November 9, 2022, the Street View app for iOS and Android is no longer available for download on Google Play and the App Store. If you already have the app on your mo...
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AngieYC
Apr 8, 2021
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How to get the Connect content you want straight to your email inbox
We know that every Local Guide is passionate about something, whether it’s ways to improve accessibility, photography tips, or staying in the know about the latest Local Guides and Google Maps update...
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KatieMcBroom
Jan 12, 2021
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How do I change my Local Guides settings?
Curious how to update your Local Guides settings? You’ve come to the right place. As of January 2021, you can update your Local Guides location and program settings from our new settings page as you ...
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KatieMcBroom
Nov 17, 2020
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Three ways to take your map editing to the next level
Next time you’re updating hours or changing the status of a business on Google Maps, don’t forget that there are some other types of edits you can make to ensure each business is as up-to-date as poss...
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KatieMcBroom
Sep 2, 2020
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Tips for taking storefront photos on Google Maps
We know Local Guides love to be helpful and provide information in any way they can. One way that you can help other users on Google Maps especially at this time is to take pictures of signs posted o...
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