How To Use Google Mapmaker

Did you know that there is a platform called Google Mapmaker where you can actually contribute to Google Maps by adding missing roads, streets, schools, towns, cities, etc.? Most times we access Google Maps and complain that the map is inefficient or incomplete. Well, say no more! I bring to you, the easy to use Google Map Maker. The mapmaker is easily accessed viahttp://google.com/mapmakerwhile google maps itself can be accessed viahttp://maps.google.comorhttp://google.com/mapsor by downloading the app on android/iOS.With the map maker, you can:1. Edit the names of roads, streets, towns, communities, etc that are not well spelt2. Add missing roads, streets, areas, landmarks, etc that are not present3. Review the edits of others and okay them4. Earn trust on Google and stand a chance to win any prize if the opportunity comes up5. Add pictures to Google street view and enhance the map6. Add businesses and shops to the map (good for advertising products)7. Add street numbers, house numbers, etcTo use Google maps, you must have a Google account. The site is fairly easy touse and master. Once you login into the mapmaker, just add a neighbourhood (a place you know extremely well) and you'll see the recent edits/additions in that place. Do well to confirm the edits of others that you are sure of and you can also make yours.Let us come together and build a perfectmap that can be integrated into any GPSaccurately. As it is now, the Nigerian map on Google is just about 40-50% complete. If we start to partake actively, we can make it better.If you've made any edit that you want others to confirm, you can paste the editlink here and I'm sure those who are familiar with the place can click the link and confirm the changes.My main neighbourhoods are Warri, Abraka, Okpara-Inland, Uyo, Calabar, Lagos, Benin, Asaba, Sapele, Ilorin, Omu-Aran, and some other areas. Although I'll add more as I go on.Are you already a Google mapmaker? Tell us more about your experiences and neighbourhoods