Map Publishers & Agencies

Map Publishers and Agencies

Map publishing is a specialized task. It requires experience and the right level of expertise. Nowadays map publishing has become extremely relevant to businesses. Maps are listed on websites to give contact information. They are an integral part of any travel website. Engineering companies make good use of maps, as do geologists.

Map publishers' services

Map publishers offer a variety of services. These all form a comprehensive portfolio fulfilling client's needs.

• Large Format Scanning, Printing, Copying
• Historical Reproductions
• Finishing Services (Framing, Mounting, Laminating)
• GIS Mapping, Analysis, Cartography

These services can be translated into maps in the following manner:

• Flat books
• PDF Files
• Wall Maps
• Image files
• RMP smart Images
• GIS files
• Aerials

Benefits to businesses

1. Customize presentations, newsletters, brochures and reports
2. Put maps onto the intranet for data sharing within the office
3. Put maps onto your website for reference location and to promote sales

Assessing a Good Map Publisher or Map Agency

Licensing: You may want to check if the agencies' work is copyright protected. A license is written permission to make unlimited reproductions like scans, prints, or versions onto the internet.

Variety of products: Large map publishers usually have a number of products to cater to your needs.

Industry experience:Check to see which industries have the shortlisted firms worked with before. Can they add value to your business?

Cost efficiencies: Map publishing costs are dependent on availability, and accuracy of information. If the information is recent and accurate the cost of publishing need not accommodate the cost of upgrades. Complete information would include information regarding roads, biking channels and upcoming projects.

Qualifications: Cartography is a science and requires expertise to execute. You may want to assess the qualifications of the people in the map agency.

Insurance: Check to see if the work of the agency is insured to protect against fraud.

Scales: One more thing to assess or discuss with a potential client is the scale at which the map would be drawn. This should agree with your objectives and the industry that you belong to.