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Cartographic Setup within MapBusinessOnline

I’ve been building business maps for many years now and have developed my process for setting up my business mapping. But many of you may be unfamiliar with the thought process and basic steps we map geeks go through when … Continue reading

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MapBusinessOnline 7.3 Released – 4 New Features

Last week, MapBusinessOnline version 7.3 was released.  Any subscriber to MapBusinessOnline can access the new features listed below by running the Map App’s ‘MapBusinessOnline Updater’ option from the Windows Start Menu or the Mac Applications Folder. The Updater updates your … Continue reading

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Count on MapBusinessOnline to Provide a Count

Maps answer questions. A typical navigation map answers the question, ‘How do I get from point A to point B?’ Business maps help answer business questions such as: Where are my clients located? How much revenue did we get from … Continue reading

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Let’s Create Two Quick Demographic Maps of the USA

Let’s build a demographic map of the USA. This process is fast and easy and should help you understand how to create your own demographic maps  using business mapping software. The first step, Click the New Map button and select … Continue reading

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How A New User Gains Access to MapBusinessOnline

New users to MapBusinessOnline often start with the Free Trial.  Signing up for the Free Trial and registering for MapBusinessOnline is the same process. Click the Start Free Now button at www.MapBusinessOnline.com,  which sets up the free trial and registers … Continue reading

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How to Add Map Layers to Your First Business Map

MapBusinessOnline includes a variety of Map Layers that are overlaid on top of a basic map background to provide the basic components of a business map.  The map background, usually the “Streets” layer, is the bottom layer that all the … Continue reading

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How Do I Create a Demographic ZIP Code Map?

Let’s create a demographic map by ZIP code. We’ll be using the ZIP code map layer and applying demographic data to that layer. ZIP code maps are one of the most popular uses of online business mapping software. As preparation, … Continue reading

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4 Enhancements for Your First Business Map

So, you’ve created a basic business map.  You’ve downloaded the Map App and accessed MapBusinessOnline from the Windows Start Menu or MAC Applications folder. Then you imported an address-based or latitude longitude-based spreadsheet and developed a map that pertains to … Continue reading

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How to Create a ZIP Code Heat Map

Up here in New England, it’s getting hot outside. What better time than during a heatwave to discuss heat mapping? After all, heat maps are excellent. Heat maps describe business or human activity by color-shading data values over specific locations … Continue reading

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A Word About ZIP Codes – ZIP5, ZIP3, ZCTA, and Points

To build a ZIP Code Map using MapBusinessOnline click this link & register MapBusinessOnline includes a map layer of ZIP5 codes for spatial reference to ZIP code boundaries.  US Postal Service (USPS) ZIP code boundaries are used as the basis … Continue reading

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