Frequently Asked Questions

Mapsemble is a powerful tool for creating beautiful, interactive maps from your own data. It can be used for data analysis, store locators, holiday rental sites or real estate listings. Whether you have location data in CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, or accessible via API, Mapsemble transforms it into professional, embeddable maps without requiring any coding skills.

You can style and configure popups and cards using simple HTML and CSS. For the rest no coding experience is required. In any case, we'll help you configure your map to match your branding and design needs.

Simply sign up for a free account and walk through our onboarding. Or drop us a line and we'll schedula a meeting to get you going. You can build a map from a StarterKit, upload a CSV/Excel file, use our API, or draw directly on the map.

Mapsemble offers a comprehensive set of features including:

• Interactive map creation with intuitive controls
• CSV and Excel file import
• API integration for automated data sync
• Custom styling based on data properties
• Map embedding with simple code snippets
• Real-time data synchronization
• Pagination and filtering for large datasets
• Spatial queries and viewport-based loading
• Geocoding for address data

Mapsemble can handle large datasets with 100,000+ features. Our platform uses spatial queries and viewport-based loading to ensure smooth performance even with massive datasets. Features are loaded dynamically as you zoom and pan around the map.

Mapsemble supports multiple data formats:

• CSV files (.csv) - comma-separated values
• Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) - Microsoft Excel format
• GeoJSON format via API
• Manually marking locations for each row of data.

Your data can include coordinates (latitude/longitude) or street addresses that we'll geocode automatically.

If your data contains street addresses instead of coordinates, and you use our CSV/XLS importer, Mapsemble automatically geocodes them (converts addresses to latitude/longitude coordinates). For best results, include as much address detail as possible (street, city, postal code, country).

You can upload CSV or Excel files with up to 100,000 rows. The wizard optimizes the import process to handle large datasets efficiently, showing progress indicators as your data is processed.

Yes! You can re-upload an updated version of your file to refresh the map, or switch to API-based updates for automated, real-time data synchronization. The API allows you to add, update, or delete individual features without re-uploading the entire dataset.

Use decimal degrees format (e.g., 40.7128, -74.0060) rather than degrees/minutes/seconds. Ensure your coordinates are in WGS84 projection (the standard for GPS coordinates).

You can:

• Select marker icons or upload your own.
• Create text based markers based on each data row or dynamic value from an endpoint.
• Style your cards and popups using basic HTML and CSS
• Apply CSS to change the look and feel of your map.
• Apply color effects to your base map

Mapsemble allows you to style markers based on any property in your data. For example, you can color-code locations by category, size markers by population, or use different icons for different types of locations. The styling is highly customizable and doesn't require any coding.

Yes! You can choose from a library of built-in icons or upload your own custom icons to match your brand or use case.

Yes! You can fully customize the appearance and content of your cards and popups using simple HTML and CSS. You can embed content from any fields you configure in your data, allowing you to create rich, branded experiences that match your website's design. This gives you complete control over the layout, styling, and information displayed when users interact with your map features.

You can configure remote endpoints that let your own website provide the styling of cards and popups. By indicating remote endpoints in your map configuration, Mapsemble will fetch the styled content from your server, allowing your existing website design system to control the appearance of map elements. This is perfect for maintaining consistent branding across your entire website.

Yes! In addition to traditional icon markers, you can create text-based markers that display content directly from your data. This is useful for showing labels, numbers, or short text snippets as markers on the map. For example, you could display property prices, store numbers, or location codes as the markers themselves, making information visible at a glance without needing to click on anything.

Yes! Mapsemble supports dynamic text markers that can fetch their content from any endpoint you specify. This allows you to create markers with real-time or frequently updated text content pulled from your own APIs or external services. For example, you could display live inventory counts, current prices, or status updates that are always up-to-date without having to manually refresh your map data.

Yes! Every map you create comes with an embed code snippet that you can paste into any website. No need to whitelist domains or manage complex access keys. Simply copy the provided snippet and paste it into your HTML.

Yes, all embedded maps are fully responsive and work seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. They automatically adjust to fit the container size.

By default, published maps are publicly accessible. However, you can make a map private and embed it into your restricted access pages. Contact us to know more.

Yes, Mapsemble provides a comprehensive REST API that supports GET, POST, PATCH, PUT, and DELETE operations. You can use the API to automatically sync your data with Mapsemble, ensuring your maps stay up-to-date without manual uploads. The API supports GeoJSON format and allows posting up to 1,000 features per request. Additionally, you can configure remote endpoints to:

• Handle data filtering: Let your own backend filter and process data before it's displayed on the map
• Render popups and markers: Have your website directly render the HTML for popups and markers, maintaining consistent styling with your site
• Create dynamic text marker values: Fetch real-time text content for markers from any endpoint you specify

When you create an API layer, an endpoint is automatically generated with authentication instructions displayed directly in the layer configuration. You don't need to consult external documentation—everything you need is provided in the app.

Yes! We offer a Drupal module that allows you to embed interactive maps in your Drupal websites based on content entities, with automatic synchronization to Mapsemble. Integration options for other CMS platforms can be achieved through our API. If you need an integration for your preferred CMS, contact us and we'll help you set it up.

Using the API, you can set up automated scripts or integrations to keep your maps updated in real-time. This is perfect for dashboards, live tracking, or any scenario where your data changes frequently.

Yes, your data is stored securely on Mapsemble servers with industry-standard encryption. Maps are private by default and only accessible to you. For enterprise needs, we offer Enhanced Security Mode with JWT token authentication for added protection.

Hosting your data on our servers enables advanced features that wouldn't be possible otherwise:

• Spatial queries: To update results depending on your zoom level and location requires spatial queries. Not all databases are capable of this.
• Geocoding: Converting addresses to coordinates requires server-side processing
• Performance: Spatial queries allow us to load only features in your current viewport, and improve performance by reducing the amount of data that needs to be loaded.
• Pagination and filtering: Browse through thousands of features efficiently
• Data persistence: Your map stays accessible without needing the original file

You can choose to only synchronize the locations, and let your own app manage everything else. The only thing we need is the location of each data row.

No, Mapsemble requires an internet connection to load map tiles and access your data from our servers. This ensures you always have the most up-to-date information and best performance.

You can use the basic Mapsemble features for free. For more advanced features, like custom styling, you can choose from our premium plans. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and get a quote.

Yes! You can start using Mapsemble right away with a free account, where all features are available. After a month you will be prompted to upgrade to a paid plan o continue to use the free plan.

Our enterprise plans offer additional features and support, including custom integrations, enhanced security, and dedicated support. Contact us to learn more about our enterprise plans.

Check out our blog for detailed guides and tutorials on using Mapsemble features. We regularly publish new content covering everything from basic setup to advanced API usage.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us. We're here to help you make the most of Mapsemble and are happy to answer any questions you have.

Absolutely! We love hearing from our users and are actively building new features. Please reach out with your suggestions—your feedback helps shape the future of Mapsemble.