How points work

Points reward taking part, never ratings — honest reviews only. Here is every way to earn.

Show up

Daily habits that keep the Region ticking.

  • Daily check-in +1
  • Check in 7 days in a row +5
  • Check in 30 days in a row +15
  • Answer the question of the day +2

Help your neighbours

Reviews earn when they help someone — not for being posted.

  • Someone reacts to your review — Helpful, I'm going, or Accurate +3
  • React to a review that helped you (first 3 a day) +1

Explore the Region

Bonuses for going where nobody has reviewed yet.

  • First review of a business +15
  • First review in each community +10
  • Bonus on listings under 30 days old +5
  • Review three months in a row +15

Build the directory

The big earners: growing localkw itself.

  • Add a business we approve +20
  • A correction you suggest is approved +5
  • A friend you invite posts their first review +20
  • Become a Verified Local +25
  • Add a profile photo +5

Every point counts toward the leaderboard and this month's prize.