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 Features Topo.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 login Topo.ly's new mapping application is available at http://topo.ly

1. Visualize Your Data with Mapping Build Maps from Excel Spreadsheets

2. Mapping is Awesome! Mitigate market and competitive risks Identify growth opportunities Enhance marketing strategies

3. Step 1: Login Login at http://Topo.ly

4. Step 2: Create Map Click “Create New Map”

5. Step 2: Create Map Name your map

6. Step 2: Create Map Click “Add new data set” to add locations from Excel to your map

7. Step 2: Create Map Name the data you are adding to the map You can add many data sets (or layers)to the map

8. 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

9. Step 2: Create Map Paste data into Topo.ly and click Continue It’ll look a little funny but don’t worry

10. Step 2: Create Map After locations are processed, click “Finish”

11. Step 3: Visualize! You’re done with your map! Here’s a tour of what you can do…

12. Step 3: Visualize! Click on your location to see all your spreadsheet information

13. Step 3: Visualize! Click “Map” in top right corner to see a map view rather than satellite view

14. Step 3: Visualize! Click on the icon to change it’s color

15. Step 3: Visualize! Click the filter icon to narrow your view by any value from any of your spreadsheet columns

16. Step 3: Visualize! For example, click on the High Sales filter to show locations with high sales

17. Step 3: Visualize! Click on the data icon to see your spreadsheet data of all your locations

18. Step 3: Visualize! Click “Share” to share your map with anyone

19. Step 3: Visualize! Click “Add/Remove” to add more data layers to your map

20. Step 3: Visualize! Drag the Street View Icon to your map to see the street view near your location

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