Create a shareable map portfolio from Excel/CSV data to bring your projects to life in a visually compelling way. Although spreadsheets are excellent for storing detailed information, they often fall short in conveying the scale, diversity, and geographic reach of your work. While using MAPOG, you can transform that same data into an interactive map that showcases your projects with clarity and impact. For instance, an event planner can convert a simple CSV of past weddings, conferences, or concerts into a dynamic visual portfolio, making it easier to share, explore, and impress.
Key concept and Benefits of a Shareable Map Portfolio
A shareable map portfolio turns a simple Excel/CSV file into an interactive showcase, where each pin on the map can include details like project type, location, category, and key highlights. Viewers can click, zoom, and explore projects directly. As a result, the portfolio becomes more than a record, it transforms into a visual story of growth and reach. One that is easy to share, makes a stronger impression, and gives clients a clear, engaging view of your work.
Step-by-Step Process to Create a Shareable Map Portfolio
1. Create a new map
To get started, head over to MAPOG and click on Create New Map and select Category story template, add a story title and a suitable description about your portfolio optionally you can upload an image then click on save.
2. Upload Excel/CSV data
Next, click on the “Add story” option then “add by uploading CSV/Excel” to upload your prepared Excel/CSV file. Now create a new point type by clicking on the settings icon near select point type then click on “add more location type”, give a suitable title and select a feature type (e.g., Point) add attribute fields you want to showcase such as Event Name/ Title, Event Type, Event Date, Venue, Photos and Categories etc.
Then, select the point type you’ve just created, now select your desired Excel/CSV, and match your Excel/CSV columns to the attributes, select Latitude and Longitude for locations, and click “Submit” to plot your events on the map.
3. Categorizing the Events
To make the map more intuitive, MAPOG allows you to categorize points. Open the point details and select category settings to group projects into categories such as Concert, Wedding, Corporate, Exhibition, and Charity.
4. Add layer style
After that, click on Manage then Manage style and Select “Category”, then choose “Category Icons” to assign different icons and colors for different Categories, making the map clearer and easier to read.
5. Preview and Share
Once your map is ready, go to Preview & Share. Choose to make it “Public” or “Private”. Click Share link to copy a shareable URL. You can also click Share embedded link to generate embed link. Send the link directly to clients or embed it on your website. This lets everyone explore your projects in one view.
Industries that Benefit from Excel/CSV Based Map Portfolios
While event planning example make the value clear, interactive portfolio maps are useful across many industries.
- Tourism operators can visualize travel itineraries.
- Real estate firms can showcase properties.
- Interior designers can display project sites by category. In short, any field where location matters can benefit from this visual storytelling approach.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creating a shareable map portfolio is more than just a presentation tool. It is a powerful way to transform data into stories. By turning simple Excel/CSV files into interactive maps, professionals across industries can highlight their projects, illustrate their reach, and build trust with stakeholders. With MAPOG, this process becomes intuitive, making it easier to share work in a visually compelling and organized format.