Focus on location: Locator apps for companies
Be it store locators, product finders or location planning tools – companies from a wide range of industries can easily make use of their location data. With locator apps, they can visualize sites, stores, products, or similar information on an interactive map and make them accessible to users. For an improved customer experience, easier location planning and increased interactivity.
Optimizing customer experience in retail
Huge amounts of dealer data worldwide – this calls for a dealer locator that performs smoothly and is easy to use for customers. As part of a website relaunch, we gave Continental's dealer locator a new design, UX, and new features - for an optimized customer experience.
Simplify site planning
Hardly anywhere are the demands on site planning as high as in the fire department, as emergencies have to be dealt with in the shortest possible time. With our custom software, the Düsseldorf fire department is able to carry out reachability analyses for the rescue service and emergency response in seconds, instead of the months-long collaboration with planning offices that used to be required.
Community maps for a better world
Interactive locator apps are the ideal medium for customer loyalty and community engagement. More and more companies and NGOs are taking advantage of this potential - in the form of interactive maps to which users can actively contribute content. From Greenpeace's Reuse Revolution Map to Plan International's Safer Cities Map - we provide map expertise as a development partner.
Turn retail into an experience with store finders
Finding the nearest store and all its important information in just a few steps: PUMA makes this possible for its customers with a new international store finder. We supported the sporting goods manufacturer with the concept, design, and development. With the help of various Google Cloud and Google Maps services, users can not only find stores, but also opening hours, user reviews and directions - for an optimized customer experience.
More on locator apps for retailOur strength in the development of locator apps
For classic locator apps, we display static data on an interactive map. In addition to the development of a backend for content maintenance, this also includes an editorial system, the display of information with markers, and interaction options for users.
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Frequent questions about our web-based locator apps
Does the user need to download an app to use the locator?
No. Our locator apps are web-based applications that run directly in the browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). This means: Your customers do not have to install anything. The application loads immediately when accessing your website, whether on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. This significantly lowers the barrier to use.
How performant is a web app compared to a native app?
Thanks to modern web technologies (such as React or Vue.js) and optimized map rendering, our web apps feel almost as smooth as native apps. We use techniques like lazy loading and code splitting so that the application reacts quickly even with a poor internet connection (e.g., while on the go).
Does location determination (GPS) work in the browser too?
Yes. We use the browser's Geolocation API. After a brief confirmation by the user, the web app can determine the exact location and immediately display the nearest branches or results—just as you would expect from a native app.
Are the contents of the locator app visible to search engines (SEO)?
Since the app runs on the web, we can ensure that individual locations or results are indexed by Google. This enormously increases your visibility in search engines.
Can the application be adapted to our corporate design?
100%. Since this is web development, we have full control over the design (CSS/styling). The locator app will not look like a foreign element but will integrate seamlessly into the look of your existing website. We adopt your fonts, colors, and icon sets.
What does "responsive" mean in this context?
Our apps follow the "mobile first" approach. The layout adapts automatically: On a desktop, you might see a large map next to a list; on a smartphone, the list slides intuitively over the map or can be swiped away. The usability (UX) is optimized for touch gestures.