Deconstructing Google’s Local Guides and Photo Updates Post

Like all Google releases it generated massive press. We cast our penetrating 'Kreminologist’s' eye on its many details.

Deconstructing Google’s Local Guides and Photo Updates Post


Last week Google posted a Maps potpourri press release: “Three new ways anyone can update Google Maps.” Like all Google releases it generated a massive amount of adoring coverage but we wanted to take a minute to cast our “Kreminologist’s” eye on the content and deconstruct its many details.

Google Maps: The Big Picture

The announcement: Google Maps’ local database now has more than 200 million places that range from local businesses and services to parks and plazas.

Our take: