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Review ~200 Places with Local Guides & Receive 1TB Google Drive Storage for 2 Years (Usually $240US/~$340AU)

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Review ~200 Places with Local Guides & Receive 1TB Google Drive Storage for 2 Years (Usually $240US/~$340AU)
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BluBoy on 13/11/2015 - 20:28 google.com (1316 clicks)
Last edited 13/11/2015 - 23:16 by 1 other user

Want a terabyte of online storage… Like to give your opinion… Have a few hours to kill ?
Reach 'Local Guide' Level 4 and get 1TB of Google Drive storage for free

"Head to Google Maps to search for places you've been. Add new places to the map, write reviews, share photos, fix information or answer questions about destinations. Earn up to 5 points per place!"

Levels are determined by the number of points you've earned. Receive 1 point for every place you review, photograph, add, edit, or provide additional information for on Google Maps. Earn up to 5 points per place.

Level 1 = 0-4 points
Level 2 = 5-49 points
Level 3 = 50-199 points
Level 4 = 200-499 points
Level 5 = 500+ points

There are other bonuses at each level too, but nothing as interesting as the TB.

Level 1: 0+ points
- Get the inside scoop with our monthly newsletter
- Join Google-hosted workshops and Hangouts
- In select countries, enter into exclusive contests for Local Guides

Level 2: 5+ points
- Get early access to new Google products and features
- Promote your own meet-ups on the Local Guides calendar

Level 3: 50+ points
- Get noticed with your Local Guides badge in Google Maps
- Connect with other Local Guides in our exclusive Google+ Community
- Lead the conversation by moderating Local Guides community channels
- Be eligible to receive training and promotion of unofficial communities
- Receive invites to Google-hosted events in select cities

Level 4: 200+ points
- Upgrade your Google Drive storage for free
- Be eligible to be featured on our official online channels: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and more
- Receive an annual thank-you gift* for consistent, high-quality contributions to Google Maps

Level 5: 500+ points
- Be a Google insider, testing new products before public release
- Apply to attend our Level 5 Local Guides summit

*Where permissible.

FYI: You can earn points on any platform, but at this stage I believe you can only check your point level on the latest Android app.

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  • 1jwoz on 13/11/2015 - 20:30
    +65

    Can't even be bothered reading the text let alone doing what it's asking.

    • BluBoy on 13/11/2015 - 20:30
      +3

      I made it to level 2 before getting bored.

      This post was procrastination :)

  • Jatacid on 13/11/2015 - 20:48
    +44

    One day you could realise the most important commodity in your life is Time.

  • UncommonName on 13/11/2015 - 20:52
    +1

    Can't do this shit, but would love free 1TB. :(

    • jollster101 on 13/11/2015 - 22:08
      +3

      Is there such a thing as a free 1TB….

      As Dire Straits once said, "Got you're money for nothing and your chicks for free".

      No idea if that comment is any way relevant.

      • thejew on 13/11/2015 - 22:30
        +2

        It might have been

        "Get your money for nothin' get your chicks for free" - DIRE STRAITS

        • Charity on 14/11/2015 - 19:32
          +1

          Lemme tell ya, them guys ain't dumb

  • theBestBastion on 13/11/2015 - 20:59
    +4

    Would do it if the upgrade was for life time. Got unlimited Google drive from uni anyway.

    • Charity on 14/11/2015 - 19:42

      Is there anyone with a 1TB lifetime option? even for a once-off fee?

  • cheapocheapo on 13/11/2015 - 21:05
    +1

    How/where do I check for the points?

    • BluBoy on 13/11/2015 - 21:15

      "FYI: You can earn points on any platform, but at this stage I believe you can only check your point level on the latest Android app."

      • cheapocheapo on 13/11/2015 - 21:16

        Does one plus one count?

        • BluBoy on 13/11/2015 - 21:17

          I think it is the standard Google Maps app. So you should be fine

        • cheapocheapo on 13/11/2015 - 21:21

          @BluBoy: sorry, but where exactly can I look for the points? Where does it show up?

        • awoff1 on 13/11/2015 - 21:36

          @cheapocheapo: Shows it displaying points in this video, but I can't seem to find it.

        • stickyfingers on 13/11/2015 - 22:15
          +1

          @awoff1: On an iPhone at least it's in the sidebar menu under "Your contributions" make sure you're up to date.

        • awoff1 on 13/11/2015 - 22:38

          @stickyfingers: Thanks, can see it on iOS. On andriod within "Your places" I can see number of reviews, ratings and photos but not the points.

        • maharius on 13/11/2015 - 22:48

          @awoff1: I assumed I was up to date with maps app in android, but I wasnt. Check in the play store.

        • awoff1 on 13/11/2015 - 22:49

          @maharius: I updated on andriod when I saw this post, doesn't show another update atm. Able to see points?

        • Nuggets on 13/11/2015 - 23:20
          +1

          @awoff1: you need to install the latest update, which is not available to everyone yet via the google play store.

          http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/maps/maps-9-17-0-400…

        • RohBoat on 14/11/2015 - 10:15

          That's a device. The platform is android.

  • Jenny Jingle on 13/11/2015 - 21:11
    +2

    I took the easy way to get 1tb free for 2 years.

    I brought a ChromeOS.

    • Raynes on 13/11/2015 - 21:37
      +18

      Sounds interesting, where did you bring it to?

      • Jenny Jingle on 13/11/2015 - 21:45

        Brought locally and on Amazon. Not sure if they still have those deals though.

        • BluBoy on 13/11/2015 - 22:35
          +4

          I think @BTRaynes is saying you bought a ChomeOS [device] which brought you 1TB free for 2 years.

        • 0031nek on 13/11/2015 - 23:38

          @BluBoy: maybe he means, bought on Amazon and was brought in locally by a local courier guy?? and after that, the ChromeOS brought him 1TB free fir 2 years?

        • Jenny Jingle on 13/11/2015 - 23:51

          @BluBoy:

          Yes!

          We have 2 ChromeOS devices so far. Both offered free space. Wife doesnt use hers but mine has been most welcomed.

        • googoogaga on 14/11/2015 - 01:37
          +6

          @boogaloo: WOOSH

        • stonkered on 14/11/2015 - 09:34
          -2

          @googoogaga:

          Maybe he got it but just doesn't GAF, spelling police are so tedious.

        • Jenny Jingle on 14/11/2015 - 09:37

          @stonkered:

          Nope, I still dont understand what @BTRaynes said, although @Bluboy made sense.

        • stonkered on 14/11/2015 - 09:41

          @boogaloo:

          The important thing is you got your free 1tb.

        • Jenny Jingle on 14/11/2015 - 09:42

          @stonkered:

          Yes!

        • stonkered on 14/11/2015 - 10:47

          @boogaloo:

          Hehe :)

  • gizmomelb on 13/11/2015 - 21:45

    you had me asleep at level 1….

  • NBAD25 on 13/11/2015 - 22:06
    +1

    Is anyone gonna try this?

    Cause I will, but only if nobody else is, because then I can be unique.

  • teach86 on 13/11/2015 - 22:09
    -1

    I'm beyond levels :D

    Unlimited free storage for life.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 22:20
    -3

    This would be a good project for computer savvy Indian students who have the patience and ability to do it. That said, the infrastructure over there is not very conducive to cloud storage (probably not much worse than Australia though)

  • asa79 on 13/11/2015 - 22:51

    Wouldnt be possible to do most of those since events will be american based only i'm sure

    • Shaw on 13/11/2015 - 23:28
      +1

      Considering there are plenty of international references in the examples, I highly doubt that:

      https://www.google.com//local/guides/tips-for-guides/

      Who is qualified to be a Local Guide?
      In order to participate in the Program as a Local Guide, you must:

      have a valid Google+ account;
      be at least 18 years of age (or meet the age limit in your local country); and
      have signed up to participate in the Program here.
      Business owners who meet the criteria may participate as individual members of the reviewing community using their personal Google+ profile.

      Local Guide Levels; Benefits.
      As a Local Guide, you will be placed into a level based on your participation. Each level may give access to different benefits. You will be placed in a level based on how much local content you contribute to Google, including how many High Quality reviews you've written on Google since creating your Google+ account, as described in our benefits page. Level requirements and descriptions are subject to change, at Google’s sole discretion.

      A review is considered “High Quality” when it adheres to the guidelines described in our help center or as otherwise provided by Google.Local Guides may be eligible for various benefits and rewards as part of the Program, depending on their level and location.

      Local Guides in a Local Guide City may be eligible for additional benefits. Google may update the Local Guide Cities at any time.

      From time to time, Google may elect, at its sole discretion, promote your membership in the Program, for example, by including a Local Guide badge or icon on your profile or reviews. Benefits are offered at the discretion of Google and its affiliates. Individuals who do not meet any eligibility requirements specified by Google or its partners (for example, age requirements) will not have access to or be given certain benefits granted to their level or within their Local Guide City.

      Some Local Guides may receive invitations to attend special events held by Google in your Local Guide’s City ("Events"). At some Events, you may be permitted to bring a guest (as indicated by Google). Event invitations are limited to only Local Guides (and, if applicable, their guests) who meet the legal drinking age in their Local Guide City. You must share these terms with your guest prior to bringing your guest to an Event.

      Benefits are subject to change. Learn more about current benefits here.

      Limited or No Benefits. Some participants may be ineligible for some or all of the benefits, including persons who are:

      residents of US embargoed countries;
      ordinarily resident in US embargoed countries;
      otherwise prohibited by applicable export controls and sanctions programs; and
      government officials, including (1) government employees; (2) candidates for public office; and (3) employees of government-owned or government-controlled companies, public international organizations, and political parties.

  • GameChanger on 13/11/2015 - 22:53
    +2

    Nothing in this world is 'free', 1 TB for a reason ;)

  • asa79 on 13/11/2015 - 22:55

    Just had a look, and not really worth it for only 2 years, alot of work really

    • murkywater on 13/11/2015 - 23:36
      +1

      1TB for 2 years is $240 from Google, so could be worth it to some people.

      • 0031nek on 13/11/2015 - 23:44

        yes, but it worth nothing if you can't even fill up that 1TB within 2yrs, i.e i've got an unlimited OneDrive storage from Microsoft, it's been a year, and i'm having automatic camera roll uploaded to it from my phone and PC, recently i backed up my songs collection (nearly 10,000 songs) but until now, they space occupied barely half of a TB..

        • asa79 on 14/11/2015 - 00:40
          +1

          After you fill it up then your stuck to having to buy to keep the space, otherwise you need to find somewhere to move it all

        • syousef on 14/11/2015 - 07:13

          @asa79:

          Bingo! The first hit is free kid. Well free if you're willing to do 2 years of work to get your 2 years.

  • blitz on 13/11/2015 - 23:47

    Well, a 1 TB portable HD is $69. If this takes any longer than 4 hours, you're better off working for minimum wage ($17.29).

    • meatgasm on 14/11/2015 - 15:31
      +1

      Dunno if I would make that comparison TBH. With 1TB of online space, you get WAY more redundancy than with a portable HDD.

  • meatgasm on 14/11/2015 - 00:03
    +2

    1 - Have fun uploading 1Tb of stuff on our true blue aussie internet

    2 - This is how they get you hooked. Once they've got a fair amount of your data, they know that people would rather pay for it to keep being hosted as opposed to manually migrate it to another service (or download it again).

    • ryang on 14/11/2015 - 09:27

      2 - This is how they get you hooked. Once they've got a fair amount of your data, they know that people would rather pay for it to keep being hosted as opposed to manually migrate it to another service (or download it again).

      Tere is actually quite a large chance that in 2 years they'd be offering 1TB for free anyway..

  • Jenny Jingle on 14/11/2015 - 00:24

    Heres my usage so far, notice the 1tb freebie which is way too much for me. http://postimg.org/image/jtim5j5k9/

  • Jenny Jingle on 14/11/2015 - 00:31
    -2

    Google drive 1 tb a month is $10 btw. I think that maybe us$, so thats around $13au a month. Where does the OP figure come from.

    • chiuy on 14/11/2015 - 04:47
      +2

      Maths.

    • lbft on 14/11/2015 - 07:27
      +2

      24 months x US$10 = US$240 = ~AU$336.75.

      • Jenny Jingle on 14/11/2015 - 09:34
        +2

        2 years, my bad.

        Will minus my post.

        ooh, i see I cant do that.

  • Diji1 on 14/11/2015 - 09:09
    -5

    OHAI COME DO SOME SOME FREE WORK FOR GOOGLE FOR SOME WORTHLESS COMPLETELY ABSTRACT AWARD THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT> YAY |o?

  • mkowarkski on 14/11/2015 - 12:55
    +1

    Too many jobs for temporary 1 TB! It is not worth it :D

  • May4th on 14/11/2015 - 16:06
    +1

    in before gumtree ads for 1TB google drive for $150 pops up

  • L0zBargain on 17/11/2015 - 12:48
    +1

    Anyone have link to where it says the 1TB is only for 2 years? Can't seem to find that reference anywhere. Seems to be a straight up 1TB expansion… if only I guess…

    • chonghe on 17/11/2015 - 15:33

      https://www.google.com/local/guides/benefits/index.html

      It says "upgrade Google drive storage for free" without even mentioning the size and duration.
      Would like to know where OP got the details

        • L0zBargain on 19/11/2015 - 15:43
          +1

          I hunted but found nothing. Thanks for that link jm!

          2 years…. no point me breaking my back as i have 46GB free now, so to make use of the 1TB, i need to bust 46GB first.. and then in 2 years i'll be stuffed…

          oh well… maybe just do it in my spare time at work anyway, just for the fun of it :) After all it does make the overall google maps product that much better! I'm a big consumer of all their products haha

  • dealman on 25/11/2015 - 23:44

    Hire someone overseas to do it for you, Will that way be cheaper to do and achieve the levels ?

    Could be a huge bargain, Just get some Mechanical Turks to do it ?

    Are the reviews public / tied to your public id. ?

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