"Tips for getting new pokestops and gyms added near you from a Niantic reviewer and fellow player"

#PokemonGO: I have reviewed thousands of wayspot (Pokestop) submissions and an here to offer free advice.If you are a level 40 player and wish there were more stops and gyms in your area, make them! From your game, go to settings and scroll down. You'll see you can nominate 7 new stops every 2 weeks.Now, here are the quick tips you need to succeed:Go to Wayfarer.Nianticlabs.com and log in with the same account you use to play Pogo. Read everything there about what makes a good Pokestop. Everything.Join the Wayfarer sub on Reddit so you can see what not to do and ask for advice.Find things that meet Niantic criteria for a stop.Nominate the thing - the point of interest (POI) - using your pogo app.Get out of your car to take the first photo for the nomination. Make sure the photo is straight, clear, is in excellent lighting and clearly represents how the POI is in real life.Remain outside your car and take the second photo, which is used to show the surrounding area. Make sure to keep the POI in the shot!!!! We need this second photo to give us a sense of where the POI is in regard to the street and nearby buildings. We use this to judge accuracy of location, safety, and to verify eligibility in other areas.Double and triple check that the location pin is ON the POI you're nominating. This cannot be changed later and is vital!Add an accurate, unique title. Basketball Court is bad. Red Oak Community Basketball Court is what we're looking for.Add an accurate description. Keep it simple and factual. Do NOT mention anything about Pokemon or any of Niantic's games!!! It will be rejected!Add supporting information ABOUT the POI! This is not a place to talk about why you need more pokestops or to tell your personal story.Was this place newly created so may not show up on a map? Is there a great website that verifies the info you've shared about this POI? That sort of thing is what this section is about.Know that there is no need to rush these sections or fill them out while you're out and about! ( You can just put in a period or something) The title, description, and supporting info CAN be edited later using the Wayfarer website!Visit Wayfarer later in the day to see your submission and double check for spelling and other errors.Things to know that will make your life easierDo NOT submit Starbucks. That's not how this works. Don't do it. Ever.Do not submit Walmart, McDonald's, flag poles, bus stops or mass produced signs.Don't submit anything at a single-family home. Nothing. No matter how cool, it will be rejected.You know that Little Free Library in front of Tom's house that is definitely on the public sidewalk? Don't submit that. As far as Niantic is concerned, that's private property. It will be rejected.Little Free Libraries can be eligible if they are in front of a town hall, library, in a big park.Understand that Reviewers have access to approximate addresses from where you're submitting, Google Street View (when available) and satellite view. Honesty is your best policy.Understand that Reviewers can report Submitters for abuse of the game and/or people. Don't submit offensive things. Don't try to cheat to get new stops.Understand that Reviewers sometimes reject good submissions. If you have something rejected, review the criteria on the Wayfarer site, make adjustments and try again!Following these tips will vastly improve your chances of getting new places to play near you!(Sorry to anyone confused by this changing post. I edited it for formatting reasons and lost half of the original. I tried to remember it all again but may have missed something.) via /r/pokemongo https://ift.tt/2SXJ3ZP