Keth of Gspy points us to the Google Business Referral Representative job application page. Your mission? To assemble information on local businesses, and to convince them to add their listing to Google Maps (and to pay for Google AdWords ads). From the program FAQ:
Why should I become a Google Business Referral Representative?
Joining the Google Local Business Referrals (LBR) program is a great way to earn some money while connecting people to the businesses in your neighborhood. (…)
What will I be doing as a representative?
As a Google Business Referral Representative, you’ll visit local businesses to collect information (such as hours of operation, types of payment accepted, etc.) for Google Maps, and tell them about Google Maps and Google AdWords. You’ll also take a few digital photos of the business that will appear on the Google Maps listing along with the business information. After the visit, you submit the business’ info and photo(s) to Google through your Local Business Referrals Center, and we’ll pay you up to $10 for each listing that is approved by Google and verified by the business. (…)
What are the eligibility requirements for the program?
To be eligible for consideration as a Google Business Referral Representative, you must be authorized to work as a contractor in the U.S., be at least 18 years of age, and be able to complete an IRS Form W-9. You must also have access to a computer and a digital camera.
Today Google sends out cars with cameras and people with cameras (or scanners, or GPS kits) to catalogue the whole wide world (and spread the Google gospel). One day, who knows, perhaps they’ll be adding robots to the mix…
[Thanks Keith, Tony, Nathan Maxson, Martin Porcheron and Manoj Nahar!]
