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Liefs uit het Noorden on the Map

Liefs uit het Noorden on the Map

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When is it time to create a new map?

When is it time to create a new map?

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Creating Your First Map with Wolf Maps: A Quick Start!

Creating Your First Map with Wolf Maps: A Quick Start!

Welcome to Wolf Maps! Whether you’ve just started using our tool or are simply curious how to bring your world to life digitally, you’re in the right place. With Wolf Maps, you make it easy and fun for visitors to discover an area. But where do you begin? And how do you make sure your map is not only functional but also a true experience? Don’t worry, in this article we’ll guide you step-by-step through the basics. Consider it your personal kick-start to quickly build a fantastic map.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 16 June 2025

Understanding visitor behavior with heatmaps

Understanding visitor behavior with heatmaps

You know how many people view your map. But where exactly are they? Which places attract the most attention, and which areas are being overlooked?

Door Aljan Scholtens op 6 May 2025

Creating Routes in Wolf Maps

Creating Routes in Wolf Maps

Every route starts with an idea. The story, the points of interest, the rough path, and finally, the exact route over specific trails and roads.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 13 March 2025

Hot off the press: map analytics

Hot off the press: map analytics

We have something new! You can now track the usage of your map yourself. Discover how often your map is viewed, how long visitors stay, and which locations are popular. You can now monitor this directly in Wolf Maps Studio.

Door Tim Sluis op 25 February 2025

Hiking and cycling nodes on the map

Hiking and cycling nodes on the map

In recent years, hiking and cycling nodes have emerged in the Netherlands. These have become incredibly popular among enthusiasts. The node network takes you past the most beautiful spots and gives you the freedom to choose your own route. From now on, you can add these nodes to your digital map in Wolf Maps.

Door Tim Sluis op 7 January 2025

This Was Our Very First Wolf Maps Event

This Was Our Very First Wolf Maps Event

On November 5th, after weeks of preparation (read: breaking a sweat), our first Wolf Maps event finally took place. Our goal: to give something back to our customers, share knowledge, and learn from each other.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 12 November 2024

We handle the technology, you enjoy the freedom

We handle the technology, you enjoy the freedom

GIS, layers, UX and data. Just a glimpse from a developer’s vocabulary. Technical jargon for tools like our interactive maps. We also see too often that software-related solutions focus on the technology, the building, the walls, and the architecture.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 9 October 2024

How to become a map maker (Part 2)

How to become a map maker (Part 2)

For the tech-savvy and the innovators – here are the tips for map makers who want to get everything out of their map.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 16 July 2024

A map maker, how do you become one? (Part 1)

A map maker, how do you become one? (Part 1)

The benefits of an interactive map are endless. It’s the way to discover places and gain experiences. Adventure! We love using our own maps too. For example, our colleague Aljan enjoys photography and hiking in the mountains. And there’s plenty to see close to home as well. So he set off on a multi-day trek through Nationaal Park Drentsche Aa with Wolf Maps. Do you also want to become a real map maker? Experience the endless benefits for yourself? Aljan shares his experiences with you.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 20 June 2024

The future is here; our first cases with the Open Data Platform Plaece

The future is here; our first cases with the Open Data Platform Plaece

From tech-savvy individuals to office workers and everyone in between; anyone can create a map with Wolf Maps. The best part? Filling your map with hotspots. That can, of course, be done manually – because those spots are still undiscovered. But now you can also use a (touristic) database in Wolf Maps: Plaece, from Insiders (also known as Open Data Platform - ODP). It lets you fill your map super fast with existing locations, content, and routes. And all the other benefits? We share them with you in this blog.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 11 June 2024

This is why Wolf Maps is not the same as Google My Maps

This is why Wolf Maps is not the same as Google My Maps

You are looking for a tool that lets you invest heavily in area marketing, like a next-level digital map. After a quick Google search on a dreary Monday morning, you quickly end up on Google My Maps, which is known worldwide. But have you discovered Wolf Maps? Wolf Maps has evolved into the definitive alternative if you want to take mapping seriously. It lets you make an area recognizable for your visitors, while also improving your online and offline visibility. We’ll walk you through the differences between Wolf Maps and Google My Maps.

Door Aljan Scholtens op 7 May 2024