When I first started getting sales on Zazzle I began keeping a little map of where orders went across the USA. I wasn’t keeping track of any details, just coloring in states when I’d get my first order there. It was fun seeing my map slowly fill in; each new state landed was a milestone to celebrate. I’ve shared my map a number of times in the forums - when I’ve been extra excited over finally landing one of the stubborn states! - and it’s always generated a lot of interest from other Designers in being a fun idea, with many starting their own map. This week I decided to recreate my map in a multi-layered format that allows complete customization of every part of the map to make a really unique personal map one would be proud to share or feature on their website, blog, social media, and other promotional efforts. Here’s what my custom map looks like (Montana is my sole hold-out):
Even if you’ve long ago “filled in” the entire US, a custom map paired with a slogan and your logo or a QR code can be an eye-catching marketing gimmick for your website, blog or social media promotions.
My blog post here includes the link to download my free .psd map template, no signups or subscriptions etc necessary. Take a break from studying analytics and writing tags and slaving over the perfect template to have a little fun in creating your own custom map. 😃
If you create a map, would love to see how you customized it! So do come back and share a pic of your map (or a link to your site/blog you used it on).
