Maps and Location Services
Whether you are showing where your branches are, letting customers find their nearest stockist or calculating delivery areas, map and location services bring geography into your website in a way people instantly understand.
This article explains the common location features we add and the practical points to consider when using them.
Common Location Features
Most location work draws on a handful of well-proven building blocks.
- Interactive maps with your locations marked.
- Address autocomplete to speed up forms.
- Store or branch finders that sort by distance.
- Route and travel-time information for visitors.
Points to Consider
A little planning keeps map features fast and cost-effective.
- Map providers usually charge by usage, so we budget for it.
- Caching reduces repeated lookups and cost.
- Mobile users need maps that work with a thumb.
- Always provide a text address as a fallback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which map provider do you recommend?
It depends on your features and budget; we compare the leading options and pick the best fit for your needs.
Will maps work offline?
Maps need a connection, but we always show a plain text address so the information is never lost.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.