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If that’s the case for your venue location, it’s a good idea to allow these specific permissions to keep your maps up to date and accurate. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Tenant Updates\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Any location that has tenants, such as a mall, should be taking steps to ensure all tenant locations are also regularly updated. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When using Mappedin, venues and owners can set up their account to automatically update tenant information. 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You have the option to start working on these changes ahead of time, re-routing and making edits as needed, without affecting your live map. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Not only can you use this feature for an individual property, but you can also strategize across an entire organization. Once you’ve established your publication date, you can make any changes necessary prior.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6xdgwJ2F0tg9ia39qjjni8\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"In Draft Mode, you’re able to make changes and edits just like in Live Mode. The only difference here is that your actions now will not impact current information. 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This lets you see how your map will appear on various platforms, just like your customers, clients, etc. will see it.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Other Features and Benefits\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"While it’s hard to believe there’s even more that the Mappedin Editor has to offer, there are still a few more features and additional benefits that customers gain access to when using this technology. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For example, Mappedin also allows you to manage events for your venue. Using this tool, you can add short-term locations to your venue map. A very simple draw tool lets you apply temporary events, location details, and geometry planning. Add in the dates, descriptions, times, and other information, and you’re good to go. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4n6wwKFMluNSZDzCCAdt3O\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"You can set an end date for your events to indicate when they should stop showing on your map or you can simply delete them in the Mappedin CMS. Once the event has ended, your map will go back to normal from there. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin also offers excellent training and support to all customers. With onboarding and guidance, you can learn to use the platform seamlessly. 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With high attention to detail and exceptional design skills, our map design team ensures that our maps deliver the best experience to our customers and their users. Today we will be exploring map design in greater detail by looking at some of the best practices our map design team follows, along with the considerations we make for different venues.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Designing Indoor Maps \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our map design team takes several considerations into account when building a venue’s custom indoor map. For instance, the design format of every map is specific and unique to the client’s branding guidelines and may look different depending on each use case. Whether you need a map designed for your office, mall or hospital, our design team presents clients with the most accessible and appropriate wayfinding experience. We will explore how Mappedin designs effective indoor maps for different industries by looking at our best practices and considerations for different use cases.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2UZr0k6drlnLynITtszfcc\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our Best Practices in Map Design \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Branding \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"At Mappedin, we take your old 2D blueprints and turn them into a usable, digital asset. We want our maps to feel like an extension of our clients’ brands, fitting seamlessly into their digital strategy. In order to do this, our map design team customizes the indoor maps to reflect the needs of the client.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our clients have final input on the standardized colour preferences for the maps. There are clients that request bright and fun colours, such as malls, while others prefer neutral tones, such as hospitals and city districts. Each venue is unique and our map design team ensures that client preferences are accounted for and addressed. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Detail\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It’s important to find the perfect balance between designing a map that is pleasing to the eye, while also remaining efficient and informative. It can be difficult reading a map when there is too much detail, or even too little. Our design team delivers the best visual experience by incorporating all of the location information a user needs when looking at a venue’s map. This can range from amenity icons, showcase stairs, to logos which help highlight key points of interest.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Every venue is different in the level of detail that is requested, required, and included in their maps. For example, malls may include stores, kiosks, parking lots, and bathrooms. In comparison, an office may include more detailed locations such as hand sanitizer stations and furniture in various rooms. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Amenity icons can also be added to the maps. The most common ones for all industry types are elevators, escalators, stairs, public restrooms, nursing room, parking, food court, security, guest services, ATM, shuttle departure/taxi stands, and entrances. Overall, we want to make sure that it is easy to understand what you’re looking at by adding the appropriate level of detail for each venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Colours and Contrast\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another important part of the design process revolves around the colouring and contrast of the maps. Map design colours and schemes are carefully selected using design guidelines for finding the most suitable palettes for the client. It’s also important to make sure that fonts on labels stick out and are easy to read on the surface of the map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A visual hierarchy is also considered when designing maps. There are certain parts of an indoor map that we want to bring attention to, while other areas should not be of focus. Using contrast, we can ensure that people pay attention to the floors and paths in a building, rather than the grass outside. This is the most important part of wayfinding; we must ensure that one can easily navigate a venue by highlighting the walking paths.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6A7qloJr9qFWXAiLzmGk3z\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Accessibility\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin creates maps with accessibility guidelines in mind and has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to design maps that are distinguishable for people with varying degrees of color blindness, along with wheelchair routing. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Important map features are selected to be easily distinguishable from each other and various tools are used to ensure the contrast and colours chosen for maps are intuitive for colour blind users. Moreover, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/feature-101-directory-voice-assist\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"voice-enabled prompts\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for turn-by-turn navigation are also being developed. All these features ensure that maps are accessible to all, so that everyone can locate all the information in a map and navigate the space.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Different Industries, Different Designs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Every map is different and created specific to a certain industry or venue type. For example, the way an office building is designed will differ from the way an amusement park is created. For all use cases, we want to make sure that the information is clear, with distinct purposes unique to each venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our map designers will also take into account the tone or theme of the industry. Some clients emphasize the importance of keeping the map clean and simple, such as a hospital. This industry might also request calming colours, such as light blues and soft greys. In comparison, a stadium may include brighter, more fun colours to emphasize certain amenities. When constructing a map for a city district, clients may request the inclusion of landscape and greenery outside. 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While we have the same objective, each indoor mapping provider takes a slightly different approach. Mappedin looks to our competitors for their unique takes on solving the greater challenge of indoor mapping. This blog will cover some of our competitors doing a great job with indoor mapping and how we differ.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin Alternatives: Mapwize, Inpixon, ArcGIS Indoors\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping is essential in guiding visitors through dynamic and complex indoor spaces. People have become accustomed to relying on navigation apps and GPS to discover new places but maintaining the same level of accuracy and connection gets challenging when users move indoors.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Traditional indoor mapping software such as Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD are used to create accurate and detailed drawings of a space but these softwares are not designed to make quick or minor map changes and often they do not include map features such as amenities or wayfinding.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"On the other end of the mapping spectrum, there are outdoor mapping platforms that rely on GPS. Mapping solutions for indoor spaces are trickier because there isn’t one way to create a mass dataset of these spaces - millions of property owners around the world would need to work collaboratively and each venue would need to be equipped with the tools that enable them to manage their own data. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"So where is the middle ground? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin is a leading provider of indoor mapping solutions. The platform is made up of industry-leading tools for property owners and operators to manage their indoor venue maps and build digital wayfinding experiences into their user-facing applications. Mappedin works with over 900 venues in more than 30 countries around the world. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Customers choose Mappedin because: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Powerful Map Editor: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin Editor is easy-to-use and allows property owners and managers to maintain their indoor venue maps as their venues change and grow\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Robust product offering: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin offers incredible pre-built solutions that have customer maps up-and-running quickly, as well as SDKs for customers that want to create custom maps or integrate additional location-based experiences \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Credibility and experience: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin works with a wide variety of companies including Simon Property Group, ServiceNow, Mitsui Fudosan, Vicinity Centres, Saks Fifth Avenue, Seattle Seahawks, Hudson Yards, Arabian Centres, The Dubai Mall, and many others.   \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why Choose Mappedin?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin has over a decade of experience providing indoor mapping solutions to customers. The platform manages over 600 million square feet of indoor space and has served over 140 million directions to people navigating the indoors. Along with vast experience, Mappedin offers intuitive wayfinding solutions and a powerful back-end Map Editor that simplifies map management for property owners, ensuring they can maintain accurate mapping experiences for their guests.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin product offering includes 3D and 2D map views, interactive maps, Smart Search driven by machine learning, real-time edits and syncs, blue dot wayfinding, automated and optimized pathing, draft and publish mode, is Apple IMDF approved, and includes additional features to drive foot traffic at your venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"8JgE1KqN0Lm09Ikd8jXbr\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin vs Mapwize\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mapwize is one of the companies making a difference in the indoor mapping industry. The two solutions differ in that Mappedin is a whitelabeled software and provides interactive 3D maps. In the map creation process, Mapwize users must manually add pathing, whereas Mappedin customers can save time with accurate and automated pathing. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Interactive 3D Maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While Mapwize users can zoom in and out of digital 2D maps, Mappedin provides an advanced user experience with interactive 3D mapping solutions. With Mappedin, users can zoom as well as pan and rotate the map, allowing them to quickly get familiarized with the venue.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Whitelabeled Software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s software is whitelabeled, meaning the Mappedin logo never appears on the front-end solution. This allows customers of Mappedin to adapt the look and feel of the map, branding the front-end solution as their own. 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Different from Inpixon, Mappedin’s customers can deploy 3D maps along with 2D ones and important location details are contained within the framework of the indoor map. The Mappedin product offering also includes an out-of-the-box solution for large platforms such as a kiosk or directory and customers hoping to use SDKs have easy access to developer documentation.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"3D Maps & Location Details\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As previously discussed, Mappedin provides interactive 3D maps with intuitive controls to pan, zoom, and rotate the experience. Further, Mappedin offers a cohesive user experience by showcasing important location details within the map. Details might include a location description, hours, a phone number, and links such as social media sites, a website, reservation booking, and more. 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Mappedin’s Digital Directory solution is built using the Mappedin Web SDK and enables users to search, discover, and navigate using large-screen displays that are easy-to-use and placed at key entrances and intersections of a venue. Along with a directory solution, Mappedin customers can also use a pre-built web solution and SDKs for web, Android, iOS, and React Native applications. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Availability of Documentation \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For customers hoping to build their own custom experience using mapping SDKs, Mappedin offers trial keys and makes developer documentation publicly available. This allows companies evaluating indoor mapping providers to properly evaluate the tools and understand the features and functionality before committing to a particular provider. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin vs ArcGIS Indoors\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"ArcGIS Indoors is the third and final indoor mapping provider we will discuss in this piece. While this platform is complex and focused on workplace environments, Mappedin serves a range of different industries with an easy-to-use Map Editor and has placed an importance on stylizing maps for improved user experiences. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Wide Variety of Industries\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While ArcGIS Indoors is focused on servicing workplace environments, Mappedin works with a wide variety of industries including workplaces and offices, shopping malls and retailers, stadiums, hospitals and healthcare facilities, campuses, city districts, theme parks, transportation hubs, casinos, and more. As an experienced provider in the indoor mapping industry, Mappedin has taken the time to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of each use case and offers pre-built applications for ease of deployment and SDKs for maximum flexibility.     \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Easy-to-Use Platform \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin Editor has been designed for ease of use and does not require customers to be familiar with complex mapping tools such as AutoCAD or formats like Revit. The Mappedin UI is simple and streamlined. As part of onboarding, the Mappedin team does the initial setup to transform 2D building floor plans into digital, interactive indoor maps. After receiving map approval, training is provided to Mappedin customers to ensure they are able to quickly make revisions to the maps as venues change and grow. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Optimized for Consumer Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps can serve a variety of use cases, ranging from purely operational to experiential. Mappedin has optimized the look and feel of indoor maps and to provide unparalleled consumer experiences and encourages customers to customize and style their maps where possible. This approach ensures that the final mapping solution works for users, regardless of the use case.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5OKunFbuS7BrDCqFqA9886\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"ArcGIS Indoors solution (left) and Mappedin solution (right). \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Why Mappedin is the Better Alternative\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin and our competitors each have a unique approach to solving the challenges of indoor mapping. While there is no right or wrong approach, Mappedin believes in enabling our customers with powerful mapping solutions, easy-to-use tools, and a platform that works for everyone, regardless of industry or use case. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We will continue to look to our competitors for opportunities to grow the Mappedin solution and bring indoor maps to venues around the world. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4880952380952381,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=120&h=81&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=240&h=161&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=480&h=323&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=720&h=484&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=960&h=645&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=1440&h=968&q=50 1440w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/24PtFxlSwvke0jAO8OEhOz/8f89cc7089c575e4d9823ec132ceeab8/orange_paint_chip_samples.jpg?w=3375&h=2268&q=50 3375w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}}],"tags":{"category":{"slug":"product","name":"Product"},"topic":{"slug":"indoor-mapping","name":"Indoor Mapping"}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"create-maps"}},
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