Understanding Your Dashboard

Your dashboard is your analytics command center where you can view detailed statistics about your maps, track performance, and manage your content. Let's explore what everything does and how to use it effectively.

Accessing Your Dashboard

To access your dashboard, you need to be logged in. Navigate to /dashboard from the main navigation menu.

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard displays comprehensive analytics for all your maps, giving you insights into:

Total views across all your maps
View trends over time
Top performing maps by views and shares
Share statistics by platform

Analytics Dashboard

The main analytics dashboard shows:

Quick Stats

Total map views across all your public maps
View trends with date range filtering
Share counts by platform (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Email, Direct Link)

Date Range Filtering

Filter analytics by date range (default: last 30 days)
View historical data to track growth
Compare performance across different time periods

Top Maps Widget

See your top 5 maps by views
Sorted by view count, then share count
Quick access to popular content

View Trends Chart

Visual representation of daily view counts
Track growth and engagement over time
Identify traffic patterns

Managing Your Maps

While the dashboard focuses on analytics, you can manage your maps throughout the application:

From the Explore Page

If logged in, you'll see your maps with quick actions:

Edit - Open the map editor
Share - Get share links and embed codes
Clone - Duplicate the entire map
Delete - Remove permanently

From Individual Map Pages

When viewing your own maps:

Click the edit icon to modify map details
Use the share button for sharing options
View map-specific analytics
Access embed code generator

Map Analytics

For detailed analytics on a specific map, navigate to that map's page. You'll see:

View Metrics

Total views (unique viewers based on IP/user ID)
View rate limiting: 1 view per IP/user per 24 hours
User agent tracking for visitor insights
Privacy-compliant IP hashing

Engagement Metrics

Total likes (both authenticated and anonymous)
Anonymous likes are IP-based
Users can like/unlike at any time

Share Metrics

Total share count
Breakdown by platform:
- Facebook shares
- Twitter shares
- WhatsApp shares
- Email shares
- Direct link shares
- Copy link actions

Viewing Trends

Daily view counts
Date range filtering
Historical performance data

Creating New Maps

You can create maps from multiple places:

From the Homepage

Use the AI Map Creator to generate maps with AI
Click "Create Map" to start manually

From the Map List

If viewing your maps, look for a "Create Map" button
Start building immediately

Understanding Your Content

Public vs Private Maps

Public Maps:

Visible on the Explore page
Appear in search results
Can be shared and embedded
Contribute to your public profile

Private Maps:

Only you can see them (when logged in)
Shareable via temporary access tokens (24-hour expiration)
Won't appear in Explore or search
Not embeddable

Map Locations

Each map can have unlimited locations with:

Name and description
Coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Category assignment
Images (via Cloudinary)
Visibility control (hide/show)
Custom ordering

Account Settings

Access your profile settings to manage:

Profile Information

Display name
Username (for your public profile URL: /u/yourname)
Email address
Password

Username Requirements

Minimum 4 characters
Alphanumeric characters plus underscore and hyphen
Must be unique across all users

Learn more about Account Settings →

Anonymous User Dashboard

If you've been creating maps without logging in:

Maps are saved and you can edit them from your browser
Your browser remembers which maps you created
Maps expire after 30 days of inactivity
When you sign up, all your anonymous maps are automatically claimed!

Learn more about Anonymous Users →

AI Usage Tracking

If you're using AI features, you can track your usage:

Logged-in Users:

50 AI prompts per day
Usage resets at midnight UTC
See remaining prompts in AI generator

Anonymous Users:

10 AI prompts total (lifetime, IP-based)
No daily reset for anonymous users
Sign up for more AI generations

Learn more about AI Features →

Subscription Management

Manage your subscription tier:

Free Tier:

50 AI tokens per day
Up to 10 maps
Basic analytics
Standard embeds
Community support

Pro Tier:

1,000 AI tokens per day
Unlimited maps
Advanced analytics dashboard
White-label embeds (no branding)
Priority support

📝 Note: Token costs vary by operation - map generation costs 25 tokens, descriptions cost 1 token. Export features (CSV, KML, GeoJSON) are coming soon for Pro users!

Learn more about Pro Features →

Mobile Experience

The dashboard and analytics work on mobile devices, though the experience is optimized for desktop viewing. For the best map editing experience, we recommend using a desktop browser.

Tips for Power Users

💡 Track Your Performance: Check your analytics regularly to see which maps are most popular

💡 Use Date Filters: Compare different time periods to track growth

💡 Monitor Shares: See which platforms drive the most traffic to your maps

💡 Keep Maps Public: Public maps get discovered on the Explore page and can be shared more easily

⚠️ View Rate Limiting: Views are rate-limited to 1 per IP/user per 24 hours to prevent inflation

What's Next?

Now that you understand your dashboard, you're ready to:

Create Your First Map - Start building
View Analytics - Deep dive into analytics features
AI Features - Learn about AI map generation
Sharing Your Maps - Get your maps out there

Need help? Check the FAQ or Troubleshooting guides.