Make your first edit to OpenStreetMap

	Make your first edit to OpenStreetMap(high5apps.github.io)
	613 points by juliantigler 46 days ago \| 149 comments
	tl;dr: A step-by-step tutorial for making your first OpenStreetMap contribution in under 15 minutes by adding website tags to local shops and amenities using the JOSM editor. The workflow involves installing JOSM, downloading OSM data for a small area, filtering for places missing website tags, then using the WebsiteWizard plugin to search for and add official URLs. Website tags are a good starting contribution because they unlock easier discovery of other useful metadata like hours and phone numbers.
	HN Discussion: ↓JOSM is the wrong tool for a first edit; the iD web editor is faster and easier ↓Beginner-friendly mobile apps like StreetComplete and Every Door are better entry points for new contributors ↑Personal success stories of contributing to OSM show it's rewarding and propagates quickly •OSM has broader contribution options (MapRoulette, HOT) worth knowing about beyond this tutorial ↓The OSM/JOSM UX is frustrating and unclear, hindering new contributors