Should a client own or manage their Avenza Map?
If I create a print map for a client, and upload it as a free Avenza Maps version, should I upload it to my Map Store or suggest that the client sign up as a Publisher and upload the map themselves?
For my clients who pay me to make a print map, the Avenza Maps version is a secondary benefit to them. I think they would not want to sell the map but instead have it available for download along with distributing their printed map.
Can a map I upload to my Map Store account later be transferred if my client wants to take over management of the Avenza Map version? This situation would also apply if a Publisher quits the business. How to they distribute their inventory of maps?
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Edgar...this isn't a Support Issue. It's really a best-practices request directed to other Publishers.
What's their experience with their clients? Do their clients prefer to "control" their own Map Store rather than have their Avenza Maps controlled by the Publisher (in my case, me)?
And if the client wants to control their Avenza Maps, then I would assume they simply sign up at Avenza as a Publisher. My job going forward would simply be to send them the appropriate GeoPDF file and their responsibility is to upload it to their Map Store.
The trade-off is that for their control of their map(s), I don't get to show their maps in my Map Store. That's probably lopsided--giving my clients control may outweigh any benefits for attracting new clients by their visiting my Map Store. I can advertise my Avenza Maps products via website and social media.
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Hi Cartagram,
I'm Rebecca from the Map Store Team, in my experience dealing with a large handful of our publishers, this is what I'd recommend! If the map will always be free, I think it would be best for you to upload it to your account for the time being. If the client would later like to manage the map, it can be transferred between accounts, you only need to let us know through the support centre and we'd be happy to transfer the map.
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