5 Examples of Great Map Locators (and What You Can Learn from Them)

Introduction

If you’re thinking about upgrading your map locator, it helps to see what others are doing well. In this post, we’ll share five live Storemapper examples and the lessons behind each one.

What to Look for in Great Map Locators

• Clear visual hierarchy
  
  
• Mobile optimization
  
  
• Filter usability
  
  
• Reviews and real-time hours
  
  
• Fast load speed
  
  

5 Brands Doing It Right

1. Fairphone – International multi-language support with Mapbox
   
   
2. Purple Toad Winery – Google Reviews + product filter customization
   
   
3. Diggn’It – Mobile-first UX with dark-mode map for cosmetics
   
   
4. ezpz – Regional filters for family-oriented stores
   
   
5. Bixpy – Filtering by dealer type and product range
   
   

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Lessons Learned

• Branded pins and map themes improve conversion
  
  
• Using Google Reviews boosts trust
  
  
• Don’t overload users, only show essential filters
  
  
• Load maps after interaction to improve performance
  
  

Conclusion

Learning from others is a shortcut to success. Use these map locator examples to design a locator that reflects your brand and drives results.

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