Local Government

Online GIS Resources for Local Government

Essential resources, actionable tutorials, and clear insights you need to know to deliver the best maps for your residents

How Henry County Cut GIS Costs 10X With a Hybrid OpenSource/Paid Solution

How Henry County Cut GIS Costs 10X With a Hybrid OpenSource/Commercial Solution

Henry County provides a great example of how a local government can significantly improve workflows and boost productivity at a fraction of the cost.

Online GIS for Townships. Here's What You Need To Know

Online GIS for Townships. Here's What You Need To Know

Are you responsible for your township's GIS or web maps? These free and super actionable resources will take your online GIS skills to the next level.

Online GIS for Cities. Here's What You Need To Know

Online GIS for Cities. Here's What You Need To Know

Are you responsible for your city's GIS or web maps? These free and super actionable resources will take your online GIS skills to the next level.

Online GIS for Counties. Here's What You Need To Know

Online GIS for Counties. Here's What You Need To Know

Are you responsible for your county's GIS or web maps? These free and super actionable resources will take your online GIS skills to the next level.

The Transformative Benefits of Cloud Mapping for Counties

The Transformative Benefits of Cloud Mapping for Counties

Cloud mapping is driving fundamental change for local government communication - and counties are ideally placed to reap the benefits.

How to Create the Ultimate Land Records Web Map

How to Create the Ultimate Land Records Web Map

A land record map is the most heavily accessed map in any government web map portal. Here I'll show you the critical ingredients for a superb land records map.

3 Effortless Ways to Unleash Your Hidden Data with Mango

3 Effortless Ways to Unleash Your Hidden Data with Mango

Mango offers a four useful ways to integrate your information stored in an external database. Here are some ways you can set it up.

How To Energize Local Gov Web Maps With New Imagery

How To Energize Local Gov Web Maps With New Imagery

Are Your Users Tired Of The Dated Imagery In Your Web Maps? Learn How To Breath New Life Into Your Maps With Fresh Imagery.

How To Make Local Gov Web Maps That Users Love

How To Make Local Gov Web Maps That Users Love

Are your users provided the best experience possible? Here's why you need to start making smaller more focused maps.

Local Gov: 4 Epic Web Map Design Mistakes To Be Avoided

Local Gov: 4 Epic Web Map Design Mistakes To Be Avoided

Have you made these simple web map design mistakes? Learn what these common mistakes are and how to avoid them.

5 Big Reasons To Move Your County Web GIS To The Cloud

5 Big Reasons To Move Your County Web GIS To The Cloud

70% of organizations have at least one application in the cloud. Here are five reasons why you should do the same.

Local Gov: How To Integrate Your Web GIS and Deeds Database

Local Gov: How To Integrate Your Web GIS and Deeds Database

This how to guide will show you how to seamlessly integrate your deeds database with your online land records maps.

Local Gov: How To Know It's Time To Retire Your Online GIS

Local Gov: How To Know It's Time To Replace Your Online GIS

Is your once cutting edge web GIS now looking antiquated? To find a replacement, here's what you need to know.

Local Gov: How To Get The Most Value From Your Web GIS

Local Gov: How To Get The Most Value From Your Web GIS

Do you only use your web GIS for public maps? Get more from your web GIS by using it for internal workflows and data sharing.

How To Make Online GIS Affordable For Small Towns & Cities

How To Make Online GIS Affordable For Small Towns & Cities

Online GIS systems are too expensive for small towns and cities. Discover why the cloud is turning that assumption on its head.

How To Know If Cloud GIS a Security Risk for Local Government

How To Know If Cloud GIS is a Security Risk for Local Gov

GIS isn't the first industry to make an exodus to the cloud—and it certainly won't be the last—but it does have some unique considerations for local governments