What are best ways to add a PokeStop?
Hello and welcome,
We actually are adding Wayspots, not stops/gym or portals, to the Spatial/Lightship map. This map is used by each game to determine game play locations, with some exceptions to Power Spots. Each game has their own denisty/inclusion rules: PoGo uses S2 cells, while Ingress has a 20 meter rule. Just want to make this clear, as your nomination, if approved, is not guaranteed to be in any of the games.
More info on S2 cells can be found here: https://pokemongohub.net/post/featured/comprehensive-guide-s2-cells-pokemon-go/
As for submitting nominations for new Wayspots, you must be either level 37 or above in PoGo and/or level 10 or above in Ingress. More info can be found here:
It’s also recommended to review the Wayspot criteria section, to know what is and isn’t eligible to submit. This info can be found below: