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title: "Color Branded Maps"
description: "\"X\" Marks the spot."
url: https://support.lineups.io/en/articles/52-color-branded-maps
collection: "TRAINING VIDEOS"
updated: 2026-09-27
language: en
---

# Color Branded Maps

"X" Marks the spot.

### **Tips & Tricks for Creating Branded Maps in \[Your Design Tool Name\]**

Branded maps are a great way to highlight your community’s location, a local point of interest — or both. You’ll notice that our branded maps don’t include all the typical elements of an interactive Google map. That’s by design. These maps are meant to be visually appealing and location-focused, not overloaded with details.

> **Info:** **Note**: This type of map may not work well for every area. Rural locations, in particular, often lack enough visual context to create an effective map.

#### **1\. Think Local**

Our map tool is designed for close-up, neighborhood-level views. While you _can_ use it to show larger metro areas, the results may not be as polished. For best results, stick to zoom levels around **5, 6, or 7** — this provides a good balance between context and clarity.

#### **2\. Zooming with Two Location Pins**

When you add more than one location, you’ll notice zoom controls are disabled. This is intentional! The map automatically adjusts to fit all your location markers in view. It’s a smart way to ensure everything fits — but it does mean you won’t be able to fine-tune the zoom manually in those cases.

#### **3\. See Something Off? Let Us Know.**

If you find a zoom level you like but notice something unexpected on the map — like an outdated business or a visual glitch — please click **“Report a Bug.”** Our team will look into it and make improvements where we can.

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Branded maps are a small but powerful way to tell a story about your location. Keep it focused, keep it clear, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you spot anything odd.

Happy mapping