Rewarded Verifications is a new Rewarded Task that allows users to contribute to and validate local data for COIN rewards. All rewards are delivered at the end of each month in Geodrops, and the amount of COIN given is based on the level of contribution.
At a glance:
What are Placemaker Tools?
Foursquare's Placemaker Tools (currently in public beta) allow users to:
- Review and edit places in the Foursquare Places dataset.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date information for millions of locations.
Home tab: Your dashboard
This is your central hub to:
- View your current Placemaker Status and progress.
- See pending tasks awaiting your review.
- Access tools like:
- Add a Place
- Review Edits
- View my Contributions
How to add a New Place
When adding a new place, you can input:
- Basic details: Name, address, and category
- Contact info: Phone number, website, etc.
- Attributes (if available): Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, hours of operation, etc.
My Contributions
Track the status of your edits and see what's been:
- Approved
- Rejected
- Stull under review
To keep the data clean and consistent:
- Follow naming conventions.
- Use correct categories.
- Avoid duplicate entries.
- Only add real, verifiable places.
Additional ways to contribute
Beyond voting, it is encouraged to suggest changes or add missing information for places in the review queue. You can search for existing places to verify details or create new ones when a location you know isn't listed.
Why it matters
Your contributions help:
- Improve the quality and reliability of Foursquare's location data.
- Build a better, more accurate digital map of the real world.
Want to dive deeper? Here's the full guide.