Gamification in Google Maps - Part 2
Gamification in Google Maps - Part 2 The world of online maps has become very intriguing, with companies like Google taking the game to the next stage by looking to engage users and developers to create and use the platform in ways that will ensure continued usage and relevance for all stakeholders. An example of how serious Google is about this could be seen by the giveaway of 1 terabyte of free data storage to entice prolific reviewers to join its Local Guides communities and help it achieve its mammoth goal of creating a massive wiki of location reviews for the entire world. This program will help Google Maps better compete with Apple Maps, which is powered by Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com reviews of local businesses. Perhaps it will win back the hearts and minds of users who maybe are tired of giving Google their data for free. Google has gamified its platform from two perspectives. One, It has allowed users to engage with the platform ...