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Please note: 

To unlock this capability, you will need to have added DynamicMail to your Optimove package. If you can’t see this feature in your Optimove instance, contact your CSM to find out more. 

 

 

The Map component automatically generates a map for a specific pre-defined location, customized per recipient, powered by Google or Bing maps. The map can include a navigation link to give subscribers directions to the location. 
A pin showing a specific address can easily be customized; a great way to make it more relevant. 
 
Settings Configuration
 
To set up the Map component:
  • Go to "Create Component"
  • Choose “Map”
  • Give your newly created component a unique name.
  • Fill out the rest of the details, including:
    • Responsiveness type
      Choose "fluid" to stretch the component to fit the width of the screen, or "fixed" to maintain the specified width in all devices.
    • Image dimension
    • Map type
    • Address
    • Zoom level - to show more or fewer details
    • Icon color
      Choose "custom icon" to upload your own icon image. Images can be used after being uploaded to the File Manager or a by entering an image URL. 
    • Link-type (optional)
      To allow users to click on the map and navigate to the location, check the "Navigation Link;" type; the navigation text will appear below the map. The text can be changed from the default "Navigate to" to whatever you desire, and the background color, text colors, font type, and size can also be customized.
 

Common Use Cases

The Map component is great for in-person events; especially with the navigation link, to help subscribers easily navigate to the location. 
 

Custom Development

The following scenarios can be supported by our team through Custom Development:
 

Branded Map Colors

DynamicMail team can customize the map colors to match your branding. This also includes creating a grayscale map.
 

Recommendations

  1. Only one location can be pinpointed using the "Map" component. Consider using the Store Locator component if you need to reference more locations using geo-targeting. The Store Locator can support up to 100 destinations, manually added via the Creator. If more locations are required, our DynamicMail team can add those extra locations. 
  2. When defining the map size in the Creator, keep in mind that the height you specify will be the total height for the map component, including the navigation text. Only one line of text can be inserted. The length is determined by the font size and item width that has been defined. 
Fallback Behavior
 
There is no fallback for this component since it is fully supported. For the list of components and their supporting ESPs, click here.

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