Why Your Main Street Needs a Digital Map

Main streets are the lifeblood of communities—packed with local businesses, cultural hotspots, and hidden gems. But how do you make sure visitors experience everything your main street has to offer? That’s where Proxi’s interactive maps come in. Whether you're a Chamber of Commerce, Destination Marketing Organization, or a local business alliance, a digital map helps boost foot traffic, showcase events, and create a more engaging visitor experience.

Ready to transform your main street? Let’s dive in!

The Power of a Digital Main Street Map

A great main street map does more than just show locations. It enhances the visitor experience, supports local businesses, and keeps people coming back. Here’s what a Proxi map can do for you:

📍 Enhance Navigation – Help visitors find the best shops, eateries, and attractions effortlessly.

🎉 Promote Events – Feature seasonal festivals, sidewalk sales, and community gatherings all in one place.

🛍 Boost Local Businesses – Highlight small businesses and increase their visibility with engaging multimedia points.

💡 Engage the Community – Share stories, showcase public art, and create themed walking tours to immerse visitors in the local culture.

💰 Monetize & Fundraise – Attract sponsorships, feature premium listings, and integrate donation opportunities to support your organization.

Why Proxi?

Unlike clunky, outdated mapping tools, Proxi makes creating a digital map easy, stylish, and fun.

✅ No Code Required – Anyone can create a Proxi map—no technical skills needed.

🎨 Custom Branding – Use your own colors, logos, icons, and even custom buttons.

📍 Simple Point-Adding – Drop pins by searching, bulk uploading, or adding them manually.

📸 Multimedia Magic – Add images, videos, and descriptions to bring locations to life.

🔗 Easy Sharing & Embedding – Share your map on websites, social media, and even print materials.

📊 Real-Time Analytics – Track visitor engagement and optimize your map’s impact.

How to Build a Show-Stopping Main Street Map

Creating your map is quick and easy with Proxi. Just follow these steps:

1. Organize Your Map with Categories

Make it easy for visitors to browse with sections like Restaurants, Shopping, Attractions, Parks, and Historic Sites.

2. Add Points of Interest (POIs)

Use any of these methods to populate your map:

✅ Search by Address – Pin locations with a simple address search.

✅ Spreadsheet Upload – Use a spreadsheet for rapid setup.

✅ Direct Map Placement – Just double-click to add a point.

✅ AI-Powered Mapping – Copy/paste text, upload a PDF map, or add an image, and let Proxi AI create the map for you!

✅ KML & GeoJSON Imports – Already have GeoData? Let us migrate it over to Proxi!

3. Make It Pop with Media, Shapes & Stickers

Enhance your map’s visuals with photos, videos, drawn paths, shapes, and custom stickers.

4. Personalize & Brand Your Map

Match your map to your brand! Customize colors, logos, fonts, icons, and backgrounds to make it feel like your Main Street.

5. Promote Local Events

Spotlight festivals, parades, farmers markets, and special promotions right on the map!

6. Share, Embed & Print

📲 Website & Social Media – Embed the map anywhere and share it with a click.

📌 QR Codes – Perfect for brochures, flyers, and storefront windows.

🖨 Printable Versions – Offer paper maps for those who love an old-school touch.

7. Keep It Fresh & Updated

With real-time editing, your map will always be up-to-date with the latest business openings, closures, and events.

More Than Just Maps: Make It Interactive!

Your digital map isn’t just for navigation—it’s a powerful engagement tool that makes exploring your main street more exciting and rewarding.

🏆 Gamify the Experience with Digital Passports

Turn your main street into an interactive challenge! With digital passports, visitors can check in at locations, complete challenges, and earn rewards—all while discovering local businesses. Whether it's a coffee shop crawl, a boutique shopping spree, or a historic landmark tour, gamification keeps people moving and spending.

🗳 Run a ‘Best Of’ Community Choice Awards

Give locals and visitors the power to vote for their favorite spots—from the best brunch to the coziest bookstore. These awards not only generate buzz but also drive repeat foot traffic as businesses rally for votes. Recognizing winners creates long-term loyalty and excitement around your main street.

🎉 Create Event-Specific Maps

Festivals, street fairs, and holiday markets come alive with interactive event maps. Highlight vendor locations, entertainment stages, parking areas, and food trucks—all in one easy-to-access place. With real-time updates, attendees never miss out on schedule changes, last-minute promotions, or must-see attractions.

📩 Capture Leads & Grow Your Audience

Your map can do more than guide visitors—it can help you build lasting connections. Pop-up forms let you collect emails, promote upcoming events, and even gather visitor feedback. Whether you're growing a subscriber list for a downtown newsletter or gathering RSVPs for a special event, your map becomes a valuable marketing tool that keeps people engaged beyond their visit.

Interactive maps boost engagement, increase foot traffic, and create memorable experiences. With Proxi, it’s easy to turn your main street into a dynamic, interactive hub.