Hosting a Local Guides meetup

Local Guides is a program by google maps , through which users of maps can volunteer to add local data in maps so that it is win -win scenario for both parties .

Click here to learn what local guides program is in detail .

In this blog I am going to run you through step by step process of how to host a local guides meetup 

Link to host a meetup : https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup

Once you open the above link you will see a landing page like this 

Once the landing page is loaded you can either search for a local guide meetup if there is any in your locality by entering your region in the Tab .

To host a meetup click on Host meetup button

Before you host a meetup make your you tick these points 

1.Make sure you have a plan (Theme) for the meetups 

   Example : Local guides clean the world

   Lets map green 

2.Make a banner of size 1030 * 350 pixels 

3.Decide the place of the meetup 

4. Decide the date and time for the meetup 

Once you are ready with your plan , click on Add photo to add the banner .

Here is a example banner 

Next step is Name your meetup 

here are few tips 

1.Remember to name your meetup inline with the theme . 

2.Do not add a lengthy name , be crisp and on the point 

Next step is select the type of meetup 

There are 4 major types of meetups 

1. Food Crawl ( Exploring Food places)

2.Photo Walk ( Exploring the neighborhood to capture photos)

3.Geo Walk ( Exploring Geographical or historical places)

4. Map Edit ( Editing basic info about local places in maps)

Once your meetup type is selected , next step is adding the description . 

Describe the meetup in best possible way , let the people who might take join know what to expect from the day , whether it is cost free or people have to arrange for some expenses , list of things you want the local guides to carry like the water bottle .

Description must be small and to the point .

Now comes the important details 

1. Add the location of the meetup

2. Start time and end time

3. Maximum number of people who can attend 

Once all the details are entered , cross check all the details before submitting 

Once submitted , meetup request will go to google validation , approval might take up to 24  to 48 hours 

Hope you enjoyed hosting meetup and this small guide was helpful  

Will be back with helpful content ,

Until then #StaySafe 

Naren !