Use cases

Create an event map for attendees

Direct answer

What does this map workflow help you build?

Give attendees one map for venues, entrances, parking, accessibility information, food, hotels, and directions. Keep the records concise and test the published map on the devices and networks your audience will use.

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Share links and embeds

Overview

Answer attendee questions before arrival

An event map should help a visitor understand where to enter, park, check in, find accessibility support, and move between important places. It is an attendee guide, not just a decorative venue pin.

Entrances, registration, stages, rooms, parking, transport, food, and first aid

Short instructions that match names on tickets and physical signs

External directions and event links where they reduce uncertainty

Key features

Example structure for a weekend festival

A festival map might use groups for Gates, Stages, Food, Services, and Transport, then use tags for accessible, cashless, family, or after-hours details.

Gate A: opening time, ticket rule, accessibility note, and a useful photo

North lot: price, entrance road, closing time, and directions CTA

First aid: exact location, staffed hours, and organizer-approved emergency guidance

How to set up

Build and review the event workflow

Import or add the records, shape the categories around real attendee questions, and review every instruction with the person responsible for on-site operations.

Set the initial viewport to the venue or event district

Add shapes for grounds or zones only when the boundary is verified

Keep descriptions scannable and put critical instructions first

Publish a public link or embed on an eligible plan, then place that link in event communications

Next steps

Test where attendees will use it

Open the rendered public map on representative phones, at the venue if possible, and over mobile data. A desktop preview does not prove that labels, clusters, controls, or links work on event day.

Check that the default view includes the correct entrances and transport points

Test the list, filters, directions, and touch controls on a narrow screen

Confirm instructions remain understandable if a visitor cannot interact with every layer

Part 5

Plan for operational changes

Assign one update owner and a cutoff process for changed gates, parking, schedules, or safety information. MapsMaker displays your records but does not validate event operations or provide offline navigation.

Show a visible update date when details can change

Remove obsolete pins rather than leaving conflicting instructions

Keep an alternative text or contact route for urgent accessibility and safety questions

Frequently asked questions

Do attendees need a MapsMaker account?

No. A published public map is intended for viewing without an editor account.

Can one map cover multiple venues or days?

Yes. Use clear groups or tags for venues and days, but avoid a taxonomy so large that it becomes difficult to scan on mobile.

Can I show parking, entrances, and event boundaries?

Yes. Use point records for named places and verified shapes for grounds or zones. Explain what each boundary represents.

Can attendees get directions?

Location records can provide directions actions that open an external map service. MapsMaker does not provide turn-by-turn routing inside the event map.

Does the map work offline?

Do not assume offline availability. The public map and basemap require a working web connection, so provide text instructions or another fallback for critical information.

Can I embed it on the event website?

Interactive website embeds are available on paid plans. Test the actual embedded page on mobile before distributing it.

Is MapsMaker free to use?

MapsMaker has a Free plan with 1 map and 10 markers. The Free share link uses a static map with a searchable location list; interactive website embeds are included on paid plans. See the pricing page for current plan limits and prices.

How long does it take to set up?

Setup time depends on the number and cleanliness of your records, the fields you include, and how much styling or review the map needs. Start with a small sample, verify the locations and links, then publish when the result is accurate.

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Start with a template, import locations if you have a spreadsheet, and publish a link or embed.