Local Guides community spotlight: January edition 🎉

Learn about new features on Google Maps and see what's trending in the community.

Local Guide Level 1 This newsletter is all about our global Local Guides community. Every month, we'll share content that ranges from helpful and instructive to amusing and inspiring. We hope that you enjoy it! Three ways that Local Guides can support businesses in the new year As we begin a new year, Local Guides will continue to play an important role in helping businesses in their communities to recover and thrive. While there are many ways that we can all help, here are three things that all Local Guides can do today on Google Maps: 1 Report if a business is open or temporarily closed. Learn how 2 Add recent photos. Learn how 3 Write reviews about your latest experience. Learn how Contribute now Health and safety information is now front and centre on Google Maps You can now see what safety precautions a business is taking, such as if they require customers to wear masks and make reservations, if there's plexiglass on site or if their staff are given regular temperature checks. This information comes directly from businesses, but stay tuned for ways that Local Guides will soon also be able to contribute this useful information. See what precautions your local businesses are taking Get inspired by your fellow Local Guides Many things changed last year, but one thing has remained the same: the passion and dedication of the Local Guides community. To kick off the new year, we hope that you'll be inspired by some of the many stars in this community. Meet our Guiding Stars What's happening in the community Popular on Connect Read some of the most popular recent content on Local Guides Connect Local Guides Connect Coronavirus (COVID-19) Refer to Google Search for the latest news and links to authoritative information. Did you like this email? You received this message because you've signed up for emails from Local Guides about news and product updates. You may unsubscribe or update your email preferences on the Local Guides settings page. © 2021 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043