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Visualize Your Data with Mapping Build Maps from Excel Spreadsheets

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Learn how to use a free mapping platform, Topo.ly, to easily optimize sales territories, enhance customer presentations, and segment markets. Developed using a Google Maps interface, users can plot data with a simple copy and paste from a spreadsheet.Businesses are overwhelmed by data, and managing the excessive information is becoming complicated. However, in a world of increasing technology, the key to business analysis and reporting is visualization.Upon registering for a free account with Topo.ly, users can begin the two-step process of building maps. First: Name the map. Second: Paste a list of addresses from Excel or any other spreadsheet application. Within seconds, all addresses and other location-specific data is plotted in a map.GIS and mapping software have become complex. Topo.ly aims to simplify it.Topo.ly FeaturesTopo.ly has developed key features to simplify mapping within its application:- Build maps by pasting a list of addresses from an Excel spreadsheet- Apply filters to view certain locations- Share maps across users- Add multiple data layers to a single map- Secure data and maps with password-protected loginTopo.ly's new mapping application is available at http://topo.ly

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Visualize Your Data with Mapping

Build Maps from Excel Spreadsheets

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Mapping is Awesome!

• Mitigate market and competitive risks• Identify growth opportunities• Enhance marketing strategies

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Step 1: Login

• Login at http://Topo.ly

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Step 2: Create Map

• Click “Create New Map”

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Step 2: Create Map

• Name your map

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Step 2: Create Map

• Click “Add new data set” to add locations from Excel to your map

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Step 2: Create Map

• Name the data you are adding to the map• You can add many data sets (or layers)

to the map

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• Copy data from Excel.• Be sure your spreadsheet columns have

any of the following headers:– Name– Address– City– State– Postal Code

Step 2: Create Map

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Step 2: Create Map

• Paste data into Topo.ly and click Continue• It’ll look a little funny but don’t worry

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Step 2: Create Map

• After locations are processed, click “Finish”

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Step 3: Visualize!

• You’re done with your map!• Here’s a tour of what you can do…

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click on your location to see all your spreadsheet information

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click “Map” in top right corner to see a map view rather than satellite view

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click on the icon to change it’s color

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click the filter icon to narrow your view by any value from any of your spreadsheet columns

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Step 3: Visualize!

• For example, click on the High Sales filter to show locations with high sales

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click on the data icon to see your spreadsheet data of all your locations

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click “Share” to share your map with anyone

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Click “Add/Remove” to add more data layers to your map

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Step 3: Visualize!

• Drag the Street View Icon to your map to see the street view near your location

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Try It For Yourself… It’s Free.http://topo.ly