Our Customers Love Mapping With eSpatial
Quick answer
Getting started with eSpatial is simple: Upload data, choose a style, and uncover insights instantly—no prior experience required.
Mapping transforms static rows and columns into a dynamic visual story, fundamentally changing how you understand your business data.
What You'll Learn
- Launch quickly: A step-by-step walkthrough to get your first map live fast
- Select wisely: How to match the map type (heat, pin, radius) to your specific goal
- Style for impact: Tricks to make your data tell a clear, compelling story
- Analyze trends: Tools to spot performance gaps and opportunities immediately
Step-by-Step: How to Create Your First Map
Follow these simple steps and create a map in minutes
Step 1
Sign Up
Sign up with your name, email, and a password; no credit card required. In seconds, you’ll see the dashboard.
Create your first map
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Step 2
Upload Your Data
- Save your Excel data as an (xls or xlsx) or CSV file
- Click the Add Data button
- Your file should include a location field (like addresses, ZIP/Postcodes, or coordinates)
Step 3
Choose Your Map Type
eSpatial offers several powerful map types to visualize data:
- Pin Maps: Plot and view data for quick visual analysis
- Regional Heat Maps: Color geographic regions to reveal intensity levels in your data.
- Heat Maps: Spot data density trends, like sales or customer concentration
- Territory Maps: Design, balance, and manage territories
- Route Maps: Plan and optimize travel routes
- Bubble Maps: Compare data values visually using proportional circles
- Nearest Neighbor Maps: Find closest reps, leads, or locations with precision
A Pin Map is a great entry point and easy to build from as your needs grow.
If you're a first-time user, just follow the step-by-step instructions. Seeing your data on an eSpatial map for the first time is awesome!
Step 4
Style and Customize Your Map
Bring your map to life with customization and styling options .
- Choose colors, gradients, and map themes to highlight trends
- Adjust pin styles, such as size, shape, and color
- Use labels and tooltips to show important details
- Use drawing features like the polygon and lasso to fine-tune your territories
- Toggle map backgrounds (road, satellite, dark mode, etc.)
Step 5
Explore & Analyse
Use eSpatial’s interactive tools to:
- Click on pins or regions to see detailed information about each location
- Filter your data to focus on specific regions, reps, or customer types
- Drill down into layers for deeper insights, like comparing sales by region or identifying service gaps
- Create map charts to give viewers an alternative visual summary of the data alongside the map
Step 6
Save, Share, or Export
Once you’re happy:
- Save it to your eSpatial account
- Share it publicly or privately
- Export it as a PDF, image, or presentation.
New to eSpatial? Explore These Resources
Whether you're just getting started or want to deepen your understanding of the platform, these helpful resources will guide you through how to create a map with confidence. No GIS experience needed!
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FAQs
Get quick answers to common questions when you create a new map in eSpatial
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Glossary
New to mapping terms? This glossary breaks down key concepts in simple language
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Dataset library
Browse ready-to-use geographic boundary datasets to enhance your maps
See dataset library about Dataset library
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eSpatial is Awesome
I have been using eSpatial for about a month and find it way more than I expected. Being able to easily utilize the system and visually seeing where incidents occur has helped us utilize resources more efficiently. The Customer Service is excellent.
eSpatial is a great visual tool for mapping out leads, prospects, and current accounts
I appreciate the visual representation of all of the accounts and being able to connect the accounts with different filters and tools such as heat maps. It is a great organizational tool.
Great tool for creating custom maps and charts
This is a great tool for creating custom heat maps with our data. The CSV import makes it easy to upload and change data, and every point can show different markers. Very helpful for last minute presentations as well!
Great tool for visualizing territories
We are able to send direct links to end users so they can visualize their areas of responsibility. Making changes to existing territories is very easy.
You must have no doubts, you must try
It is really very functional and effective for situations that require accurate data mapping. I like that I only have a little more than 20 days using it and I already feel like an expert. In addition, I love that I can establish effective data parameters to execute heat maps in a precise and personalized way.
Great Product!
This product is great and super easy to use. This has cut our route design timing in half. The customer service is fantastic!
The support is AMAZING and the tool is simple to use and works well!
The support is amazing. They reply right away every time! I have had two issues that needed resolution within an hour and their support team came through on both times.
Data Visualization Uncovers New Opportunities
The reason we selected and continuously renew our account is the outstanding support we receive each step of the way. eSpatial invests in your success and wants you to be getting the most out of their platform.
eSpatial is a lifesaver!
I have had nothing but success with eSpatial. When previous products were limited in their abilities (map sharing, dynamic maps, etc.).
Engel & Völkers Americas
At E&V we use this software as a sales tool to show prospects their "territory" first hand. We also are able to create maps using address points to make it easier for our sales team to navigate larger areas of the US to make better use of their time.
Easy to use limited in customization
How easy the program is to learn. Easy to import new data.
Great tool to help our non-profit plan
We appreciate the ability to layer multiple variables at a time.
User Friendly Mapping
I love how easy it was to learn how to map on this software. The set-up was not difficult either and they had a representative reach out personally to help you with your account whether you wanted a phone call or email help.
& Health Care
Great Collaborative platform!
I run a small team that responds to inbound leads with the purpose of qualifying and setting up meetings for our Sales partners. With the higher volume and tight turnaround times we deal with, a collaborative plugin like eSpatial is invaluable.
Bulletproof - Program And People
The program works flawlessly. It's so easy to add data, change the view, isolate territories - total flexibility.
Excellent Data Visualisation
Ability to customise heat maps and overlay multiple data sets.
Fantastic product and service
This system provides a tremendous insight into our trading locations to allow us to make dynamic decisions. The team and after sales care are in keeping with the systems quality.
Great program that's simple to use
eSpatial is very user-friendly, allowing us to spend little time implementing and training how to use the software. When we had issues, their excellent customer service was quick to respond.
Most User Friendly Mapping Tool & White Glove Customer Service!
Constant tool enhancements, extremely helpful & quick customer support, user friendly / great UI, easy to upload data, territory balancing option quick to learn / no implementation needed.
eSpatial is Awesome
I have been using eSpatial for about a month and find it way more than I expected. Being able to easily utilize the system and visually seeing where incidents occur has helped us utilize resources more efficiently. The Customer Service is excellent.
eSpatial is a great visual tool for mapping out leads, prospects, and current accounts
I appreciate the visual representation of all of the accounts and being able to connect the accounts with different filters and tools such as heat maps. It is a great organizational tool.
Great tool for creating custom maps and charts
This is a great tool for creating custom heat maps with our data. The CSV import makes it easy to upload and change data, and every point can show different markers. Very helpful for last minute presentations as well!
Great tool for visualizing territories
We are able to send direct links to end users so they can visualize their areas of responsibility. Making changes to existing territories is very easy.
You must have no doubts, you must try
It is really very functional and effective for situations that require accurate data mapping. I love that I can establish effective data parameters to execute heat maps in a precise and personalized way.
Great Product!
This product is great and super easy to use. This has cut our route design timing in half. The customer service is fantastic!
The support is AMAZING and the tool is simple to use and works well!
The support is amazing. They reply right away every time! I have had two issues that needed resolution within an hour and their support team came through on both times.
Data Visualization Uncovers New Opportunities
The reason we selected and continuously renew our account is the outstanding support we receive each step of the way. eSpatial invests in your success and wants you to be getting the most out of their platform.
eSpatial is a lifesaver!
eSpatial has set out to crush it from day one. Any improvement that I've suggested has eventually been implemented, and the customer service/support is TOP NOTCH.
Engel & Völkers Americas
At E&V we use this software as a sales tool to show prospects their "territory" first hand. We also are able to create maps using address points to make it easier for our sales team to navigate larger areas of the US to make better use of their time.
Easy to use limited in customization
How easy the program is to learn. Easy to import new data.
Great tool to help our non-profit plan
We appreciate the ability to layer multiple variables at a time.
User Friendly Mapping
I love how easy it was to learn how to map on this software. The set-up was not difficult either and they had a representative reach out personally to help you with your account whether you wanted a phone call or email help.
& Health Care
Great Collaborative platform!
I run a small team that responds to inbound leads with the purpose of qualifying and setting up meetings for our Sales partners. With the higher volume and tight turnaround times we deal with, a collaborative plugin like eSpatial is invaluable.
Bulletproof - Program And People
The program works flawlessly. It's so easy to add data, change the view, isolate territories - total flexibility.
Excellent Data Visualisation
Ability to customise heat maps and overlay multiple data sets.
Fantastic product and service
This system provides a tremendous insight into our trading locations to allow us to make dynamic decisions. The team and after sales care are in keeping with the systems quality.
Great program that's simple to use
eSpatial is very user-friendly, allowing us to spend little time implementing and training how to use the software. When we had issues, their excellent customer service was quick to respond.
Most User Friendly Mapping Tool & White Glove Customer Service!
Constant tool enhancements, extremely helpful & quick customer support, user friendly / great UI, easy to upload data, territory balancing option quick to learn / no implementation needed.
eSpatial is a very easy to use mapping tool for various business needs
Easy to upload data and format maps. Heat maps give us a quick view of our business and the radius and filters help us make business decisions.
eSpatial has been a great partner and their platform helps us in many aspects of sales planning
A great onboarding/training program helps hit the ground running. The dedicated success team is quick to respond, takes feedback, and continues to check in on our needs.
eSpatial is easy to use, maps are visually appealing, and the customer support is fantastic
Any time I have had a question or concern, the support team has responded very quickly and addressed all of my needs with the software.
Great integration options & helpful support team
The ability to route at a postal code level and layer it among other data.
Wonderful application!
The ease of use and system functionality allow you to generate customized maps.
Easy to use mapping and territory creator for logistics company
eSpatial is extremely easy to use when it comes to creating maps or territories. We utilize this to keep up with and modify the areas in which we service our customers.
Very Easy and Intuitive
I like the ability to be able to easily plan my routes for my sales calls. It helps me make the most of the time I have and the miles I drive, and allows me to hit my goals more easily than if I were just flying by the seat of my pants.
Great Customer Support
The customer support is fantastic. I wish that every company serviced their customers like eSpatial.
Advancing Your Business Development and Growth
I like best about eSpatial is the ease of the tool and support from the eSpatial team.
Use eSpatial for simple policy mapping
Updates to maps in my eSpatial account automatically sync to the webpages where I have them linked.
Mapping
The ability to slice a data set into different maps and share them with non-licensed users.
Good Mapping System for Corporate Customers
I like the user interface and how you can manipulate the layers and appearances of the maps.
Great Out of The Box UI and Fantastic Customer Support
Easy to map and design territories; clean UI.
Great product
Excellent reaction time, accuracy, customer service.
eSpatial Was Definitely the Right Choice for my Company
User-friendly, powerful, visually attractive, accurate, with robust data integration.
Amazing Product. Otherwordly Support
I use eSpatial to plot sales by zip codes for retailers and their competitors. The mapping helps me to better focus digital advertising, decide y/n on cable zones, and to measure effectiveness of changes in media plans. Clients love it, because . . . well, the map has life. A spreadsheet does not.
There was a change in the website design but I preferred the old one
Something that is good about eSpatial is for planning proximity purposes, it is a good tool.
A Great Tool for Mapping Customers and for Marketing
The ease of use. The platform makes uploading data and mapping extremely easy. This is not limited to just customer data.
Strategic Mapping of College Sports Fans
Visualizing the data through heat maps or radius maps allows me to tell a positive story that is easy to comprehend.
eSpatial is a very easy to use mapping tool for various business needs
Easy to upload data and format maps. Heat maps give us a quick view of our business and the radius and filters help us make business decisions.
eSpatial has been a great partner and their platform helps us in many aspects of sales planning
A great onboarding/training program helps hit the ground running. The dedicated success team is quick to respond, takes feedback, and continues to check in on our needs.
eSpatial is easy to use, maps are visually appealing, and the customer support is fantastic
Any time I have had a question or concern, the support team has responded very quickly and addressed all of my needs with the software.
Great integration options & helpful support team
The ability to route at a postal code level and layer it among other data.
Wonderful application!
The ease of use and system functionality allow you to generate customized maps.
Easy to use mapping and territory creator for logistics company
eSpatial is extremely easy to use when it comes to creating maps or territories. We utilize this to keep up with and modify the areas in which we service our customers.
Very Easy and Intuitive
I like the ability to be able to easily plan my routes for my sales calls. It helps me make the most of the time I have and the miles I drive, and allows me to hit my goals more easily than if I were just flying by the seat of my pants.
Great Customer Support
They ask the right questions to get an understanding of what you need to accomplish with the software. Their overall knowledge of the practical way to use the software of the software is phenomenal.
Advancing Your Business Development and Growth
I like best about eSpatial is the ease of the tool and support from the eSpatial team.
Use eSpatial for simple policy mapping
Updates to maps in my eSpatial account automatically sync to the webpages where I have them linked.
Mapping
The ability to slice a data set into different maps and share them with non-licensed users.
Good Mapping System for Corporate Customers
I like the user interface and how you can manipulate the layers and appearances of the maps.
Great Out of The Box UI and Fantastic Customer Support
Easy to map and design territories; clean UI.
Great product
Excellent reaction time, accuracy, customer service.
eSpatial Was Definitely the Right Choice for my Company
User-friendly, powerful, visually attractive, accurate, with robust data integration.
Amazing Product. Otherwordly Support
I use eSpatial to plot sales by zip codes for retailers and their competitors. The mapping helps me to better focus digital advertising, decide y/n on cable zones, and to measure effectiveness of changes in media plans. Clients love it, because . . . well, the map has life. A spreadsheet does not.
There was a change in the website design but I preferred the old one
Something that is good about eSpatial is for planning proximity purposes, it is a good tool.
A Great Tool for Mapping Customers and for Marketing
The ease of use. The platform makes uploading data and mapping extremely easy. This is not limited to just customer data.
Strategic Mapping of College Sports Fans
Visualizing the data through heat maps or radius maps allows me to tell a positive story that is easy to comprehend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creating a map typically involves three main steps:
- Prepare your data: Organize your location data (like addresses, zip codes, or cities) in a spreadsheet
- Upload your data: Log into eSpatial and use the "Upload new data" wizard to import your file (CSV or Excel)
- Visualize: The software automatically plots your data onto a map, which you can then style, filter, and analyze
eSpatial accepts data in Excel (.xls, .xlsx) and CSV (.csv) formats. It is recommended to have clean data with unique headers for columns like address, city, and state to ensure accurate plotting.
You can generate several types of maps depending on your analysis needs:
- Pin maps: The simplest form, used to visualize specific locations like customers or stores
- Heat maps: Used to identify pockets of high density, such as areas with high sales volume or customer concentration
- Radius maps: Helpful for analyzing data within a specific distance or drive time from a central point
- Territory maps: Used to design and balance sales or service territories based on geography or value
- Route maps: For optimizing travel routes for field sales or service reps
Yes. You can style pins by color, size, and icon type. For example, you can color-code pins to represent different sales reps, use larger pins to show higher revenue volumes, or upload your own custom images and logos to use as markers.
You can use Layers to compare different datasets. For instance, a distribution company could create a map with separate layers for customers, warehouses, and sales reps. You can toggle these layers on and off to reveal or hide specific data points for clearer analysis.
Yes, eSpatial offers seamless integration with Salesforce. You can map data directly from your Salesforce Org, visualize it, and even save maps back to Salesforce without needing a separate license for every viewer.
Yes. You can use filters to isolate specific subsets of data, such as viewing only customers who have been visited in the last year or filtering by specific sales values. This helps in creating "call lists" or analyzing specific trends without visual clutter.
About eSpatial
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We proudly serve over 4,000 customers globally.
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