For residents of small towns or rural areas, and who have already downloaded Pokémon GO to "experiment," you must have realized how Pokémon GO It's a bit boring when they don't exist. PokéStops or Gyms. In sparsely populated cities, there simply isn't any. PokéStops or Gyms While some solutions are available, there are some non-guaranteed options that can help you create one of these spaces for your city or business.

Pokémon GO: How do I create a PokéStop for my business?

The link to request a PokéStop or Gym in your city is THIS ONE However, unfortunately, it is temporarily disabled. The message that appears on the website is: Niantic, The game developer is listed below:

Pokémon GO: How do I create a PokéStop for my business?

Translation:

Please note, We are not currently accepting requests for new PokéStops or Gyms..

If you are having trouble finding PokéStops or Gyms near you, please try visiting a local park or other interesting places in your community.

Well, for now the official website of Pokémon GO for the creation of PokéStops and Gyms, However, they are not accepting requests; there are some unproven ways or possibilities you can try to create one. PokéStop or Gym For your city or business.

Alternative #1: Partnership request via email

In the same message where it says that it is not possible to request new ones PokéStops or Gyms, There is an email address for requesting partnerships with the Pokémon GO app. You can send an email directly to Niantic Labs with your request.

The email address is: partnerships@nianticlabs.com

NOTE: Send the email in English.

Alternative #2: Create a portal in Ingress

All PokéStops and Gyms Existing ones are based on Google's game portals. Ticket.If you manage to create a portal in Ticket You'll probably already have a PokéStop by the time it launches. Remember that this is a theory and hasn't been proven, but it's a possible solution for you to create your own PokéStop at your business.

Pokémon GO: How to create portals in Ingress

To create a portal in Ticket, You will need a Gmail account and a compatible device; in the case of Android, only version 4.0 or higher.

There are two ways to create portals in Ingress: The first, and in my opinion the simplest, is to press and hold the location where you want to create the new portal and select the option. NEW PORTAL, The camera will activate; take a picture of the portal in the real world (no one can be posing for the photo), then enter the portal's name (it can be any name, as long as it's not offensive) and press [button/button]. SEND. The description is optional. The portal will then be analyzed, which takes about a month.

The second way is to take an existing photo and share it using the option. NIA Super Ops, From then on, the process is similar to the first method, with the difference that you must also specify the portal's location if the photo does not have a defined location.

If accepted, the portal on Ingress will become a PokéStop in the next map updates of Pokémon GO.It's possible that your level and playtime influence the portal creation process.

Download Ingress for iOS

Download Ingress for Android

Pokémon GO: Complete Map of PokéStops and Gyms

If you want to see all the PokéStops and Gyms in your city before downloading the game on your smartphone, there's a website called Pokemon GO Map which compiled all the cities in Brazil that already have defined PokéStops and Gyms.

Just click on the image above or HERE AT THIS LINK To access it. It's very simple and intuitive to use.

Pokémon GO: How to attract customers to your business

The agency Rooster, Our partners here in Maringá-PR, wrote some tips on their Facebook page, with some ideas of what you can do in your business to attract more customers.

Pokémon GO: My business is already a PokéStop, what can I do to increase my sales?

If the location of your business becomes a PokeStop, You can attract your clientele by using “Lure Modules”, an item that attracts Pokémon to your PokeStop. When the Lure Module Once activated, all players in the vicinity will be able to see it on the map, allowing them to go to the location where the presence of the little creatures is strongest.

If your business location is a PokeStop, If you are near a light source, you can easily apply Lure Modules. Each Lure Module lasts 30 minutes, and you can purchase them individually or in a pack of eight. For approximately US$$20, you can keep the Lure Module active all day.

https://youtu.be/L2sN4chY3xA

Pokémon Gyms They are a little more difficult to manage. Unlike PokéStops, players on three different teams battle for control of the gyms. Control of the gyms can change several times a day, and the game encourages players to meet and battle in a gym. We've even heard of stores that have become Pokémon gyms and offer a discount to whoever becomes the leader of that gym, which encourages players to stay there, buy things, and keep the place "full.".

Some establishments offer discounts to players who catch Pokémon on-site, or who have a rare Pokémon to show off.

However, not all businesses will benefit from Pokémon GO, and some may even find the increased local traffic a nuisance. If you don't want your business involved with Pokémon GO, you can ask... Niantic Labs, the game developer, to remove its location from the game.

Here in Maringá-PR, the snack bar My Chef Snacks It's a PokéStop and is running some promotions to attract customers and increase its revenue.

Nintendo, the owner of the Pokémon brand, is making millions of dollars a day with the app, so why not try to ride this wave with your business? With a little marketing and creativity, you can take advantage of the craze to attract and retain your clientele and even be a part of it all. Strengthening ties with customers is one of the most successful tactics.

Now it's your turn!

I hope this post about Pokémon GO has been helpful, and if you have any questions or ideas on how to leverage this gaming craze for your business, please share them in the comments below so we can enrich the discussion. See you soon!

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