Topo.ly's Mapping Application Helps Businesses Mitigate Risks During Disasters by Building Maps on the Fly from Excel Spreadsheets

    NAPERVILLE, IL, November 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Topo.ly is a promising mapping solution that provides timely aid to many organizations, especially in times of disaster or crisis. Its innovative tools present unique data visualization and have been used by different industries to further business plans, enhance customer service, and provide appropriate steps to take. These tools make it possible for business owners, analysts, consultants and agents to paste data from Microsoft Excel and build maps for free.

Map visualization is an effective way to understand how business fares during disasters. Looking the geographical location through GIS maps is integral so business can stay focused and view a clear picture of:

- The problems (risks, growth obstacles, and contingencies)
- The territory
- Alternatives and options

Mapping as a Solution to Disaster Recovery and Risk Mitigation

One of the best benefits of Topo.ly is the ability to build heat maps for data analysis. Heat maps are used to represent different areas with different colors. In just one glance, users can already determine how measurement varies - their sales, demographics, risk factors, supplies, and many others. Topo.ly's unique ability to use color gradients make it more possible for the users to easily analyze the data the moment they have created their maps. Through these colored gradients, users are able to determine:

Location Density

Counties, Zip Codes, Boundaries, and other geographical areas are color coded. Hence, analysts are able to see which areas have the most number of outlets for instance.

Sum and/or Average of Data

Creating a territory map that contains the average annual sales or the sum of annual sales of your business in a snap. Topo.ly makes it possible for you to make that happen. The mapping solutions expert develops innovative tools to let the users enjoy a one-of-a-kind visual experience as they build maps online in an instant.

By following these steps, they can be able to easily make a map from Excel spreadsheets:

Step 1: Create a Topo.ly account. (It only takes seconds to get one)

Step 2: Log in to your Topo.ly account.

Step 3: Click the "New Map" button.

Step 4: Name your map.

Step 5: Click "Add New Location Set" button.

Step 6: Name your location set.

Step 7: Copy the data from your Excel spreadsheet.

Step 8: Paste your data to Topo.ly

Step 9: Click the "Add New Territory Set" button.

Step 10: Select the Type of Territory (Counties, Zip codes, boundaries, and others).

Step 11: Name your territory set.

Step 12: Select territory coloring (Heat Map Location Set, Random Colors, Solid Color, Paste Custom Colors From Excel).

Step 13: Select the data set you wish to base your heat map on.

Topo.ly's easy guide to heat mapping is the easiest way to understand graphical representations. It is the best data visualization to prepare your business in times of disaster.

Topo.ly develops tools to transform analysis into a visual experience. It's mapping technology is one of the most powerful ways to visualize data from Excel spreadsheets to optimize logistics, enhance market planning, identify growth opportunities, or mitigate market risks. Topo.ly leads in data simplification and presentation and is committed to delivering the tools businesses need to outpace competition.

Website: http://mapping.topo.ly

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