Tasmap / FAQ

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What is Tasmap?

🗺 + 📝 + 🎨. Maps + Text + Design. It's your personalized map creation platform.

2.

Is Tasmap an alternative to Google Maps or Apple Maps?

No. While Google Maps and Apple Maps are navigation tools, Tasmap is your personal map creation platform. You can use Google Maps for navigation within Tasmap, but navigation isn't our core feature.

3.

Is Tasmap an alternative to Google My Maps?

Yes. Tasmap offers better interface, design, and customization capabilities than Google My Maps. Support for file types like KML is also in development.

4.

Are there feature limitations in the free plan?

The free plan includes all features. You'll only need to upgrade when you need more storage or maps.

5.

Can I customize the map style?

Absolutely! Tasmap offers comprehensive personalization options. You can customize colors of roads, buildings, parks, choose from preset themes, or add custom icons and paths. Every detail can be adjusted to your preference.

6.

Are there traffic limits?

Yes, but they're quite generous. See our pricing page for details. Contact us for high-traffic needs or temporary spikes.

7.

Is my data secure?

Yes, we take your privacy seriously. Tasmap follows a privacy-first approach and doesn't collect or share personal information (like GPS data). We only store essential information.

8.

Can I change plans?

Yes, you can switch between plans anytime through the Lemon Squeezy Portal.

9.

Do you offer special discounts?

Yes, we offer discounts for educational and non-profit purposes. Please contact us for details.

10.

Q. I have zero design experience. Can I still make a good-looking map?

Yes. Start with any of the 25 official themes and it will usually look far better than a default basemap. If you want to tweak it, change only one or two colors. The secret of map design is: less is more.

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Q. My visual style is very specific. What if none of the official themes match?

Drop in a photo or poster you like and let AI generate a theme from its color palette. You can also describe it in text, like '1980s Japanese urban nightscape.' After generation, you can still fine-tune every color manually.

12.

Q. Where does the map data come from?

OpenStreetMap. If you notice missing or incorrect data in Tasmap, you can contribute fixes back to OSM so the whole community benefits.

13.

How do articles and maps stay connected?

Select any text in your article, click "Link to element," then choose a marker, route, or area on the map. When readers click that text, the camera jumps there. You can link full phrases or full paragraphs, not only single words.

14.

Can I embed YouTube or Spotify?

Native social embeds currently support YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Threads. For other services, use link embed by pasting the URL and Tasmap will show a preview card.

15.

Can multiple people edit together?

Tasmap is currently optimized for solo creation. If your team needs collaborative editing, tell us in Discord. Your feedback directly shapes our upcoming roadmap.

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Q. Do users need to download this app from the App Store or Google Play?

No. Tasmap uses a Progressive Web App (PWA). Users tap 'Add to Home Screen' in the browser, and it appears like a normal app on their device. It opens full-screen without a browser URL bar.

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Q. If I update the map later, do users need to download it again?

No. Once you save changes in the editor, anyone opening that map via link or home screen icon will see the latest version the next time they open it.

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Q. Can I replace the app icon on the home screen?

Yes. You can upload your own logo as the PWA icon and customize the loading screen so the map feels like your product, not Tasmap's.

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Q. Can I put a Tasmap map on my own website?

Yes. Every map gets its own embed code. Whether you use WordPress, Webflow, Notion, or a custom-built site, paste the code and it will render.

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Q. When I share a map link to Facebook or LINE, can I change the preview image?

Yes. You can customize the shared title, description, and preview image (Open Graph), so the platform does not pick a random screenshot.

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Q. For in-person events, how do people quickly open the map on-site?

Every map automatically comes with a dedicated QR code. Print it on posters or handbooks, and people can scan to open instantly without downloading an app.

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Q. Is an embedded map interactive, or is it just a static image?

It is fully interactive. Readers can zoom, click markers, and jump to related content sections, just like viewing it directly in Tasmap.

23.

Q. Do I need to pay extra to use AI features?

No. AI features are included in your plan at no additional cost.

24.

Q. How accurate is AI auto-tagging for places?

It is highly accurate for passages with clear addresses or well-known landmarks. For descriptions like 'the noodle shop in my alley,' manual tagging is recommended. AI is an assistant, not a mind reader.

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Q. If I don't want AI, can I do everything manually?

Yes. AI is an optional shortcut, and every feature can be done manually. Some users prefer placing markers one by one, and that is completely fine.

26.

Q. Do students need to register an account to view the map?

No. Your finished map generates a public link, and students can open it on any device, including phones, tablets, and computers. Only the person creating and editing the map needs to sign in.

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Q. Can I put the map into Google Classroom or our school's learning platform?

Yes. Copy the embed code into an announcement, assignment, or course page, and students can use the map without leaving the platform.

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Q. Is the AI accurate enough for automatically marking places in teaching materials, or could it make mistakes?

For passages with clear place names or well-known landmarks, the accuracy is very high. We recommend treating AI as a first-draft assistant and checking it yourself before publishing. That is already part of lesson preparation anyway.

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Q. Do residents or citizens need to register to view the map?

No. They can open the link or scan a QR code to view it, with no sign-in and no app download required. If they want to check it anytime, they can tap Add to Home Screen.

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Q. We are not GIS professionals, and our department does not have engineers. Can we still make this?

Yes. Tasmap is not a replacement for QGIS, and it does not come with the burden of layer operations or spatial analysis. If you already have location data, once you are familiar with the interface, you can publish a public map in about thirty minutes.

31.

Q. Is there a limit to how many branches we can show?

Three branches or thirty are both fine. If you run a chain with several hundred or more, email us and we will confirm the technical details with you.

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Q. If a new branch opens or one closes, do we need to re-embed the map?

No. Add or remove locations in the admin panel, and every embedded page will show the latest version the next time it is opened. No code changes and no redeployment are needed.

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Q. Do we need to make every tour map from scratch?

No. Make a base version from a route you use often, then adjust the dates, customer name, and restaurant changes for each group on top of it. You do not need to rebuild every tour from zero.

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Q. Do clients need to download an app?

No. Send them a link or QR code, and they can view it in the browser. If they want quicker access, they can tap Add to Home Screen, and it will appear on the home screen like an app.

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Q. Can the map use our company logo and brand colors?

Yes. You can replace the loading screen, home screen icon, and the preview image shown when shared to LINE or Facebook with your own branding. For colors, choose from 25 themes or drop in a brand guideline image and let AI generate one.

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Q. What should we do when a property is sold or a development is fully sold out?

Just remove that property's marker in the admin panel. Everyone who has opened the link will see the updated version the next time they open it, with no need to send it again.

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Q. Can it handle tens of thousands of people opening it at the same time on the event day?

Yes. If you expect an extremely large traffic spike in a short moment, such as ticket sales opening or an entry window, let us know in advance and we can prepare for it.

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Q. If we realize mid-event that the content needs to change, is there still time?

Yes. Hit save in the admin panel and the change takes effect. The next time visitors open the map, they will see the new version. There is no need to share the link again or ask people to refresh manually.

39.

Q. Will embedding a map affect my SEO?

The main body of the article is still content on your site. Search engines still see your text and structure, while the map is just an interactive component.

40.

Q. My blogging platform is fairly niche. Can it still embed the map?

As long as the platform supports HTML or iframe embeds, it will usually work. Paste in the embed code and try it. If it really does not work, come to Discord and tell us which platform you are using, and we will see how to handle it.

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Q. For breaking news, how long does it take to make a map from scratch?

If you are updating an existing map, it takes effect as soon as you hit save. If it is a completely new event, once you are familiar with the workflow, you can publish a first version within thirty minutes and keep adding to it as the story develops.

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Q. Can our news CMS embed an interactive map?

Any CMS that supports HTML embeds, including WordPress, custom systems, and most media CMS platforms, can do it. Readers can zoom, click markers, and jump to related passages. It is not just a static screenshot.