In today’s era of online journalism, readers are not just looking for relevant and timely written content; visual content that reinforces specific and overall information of a journalistic piece is also used for greater appeal, to draw more viewers, and encourage more likes and shares. To have a journalistic edge, it’s not enough to be the first to break the news; you also need to provide a unique and in-depth insight into the piece.
ShowMyMap’s smart and convenient mapping tools can give you that journalistic edge. Why provide just flat images along with your written content when you can strengthen your information with an interactive map that your readers can also manipulate for a more immersive reading experience!
Go beyond the click-bait trend and guarantee that your readers actually stay on the page once they get there. A great headline captures the attention and makes readers click; meaty and relevant content piques their curiosity; and adds to these a beautifully done and interactive map and you’ll have a higher number of engagements on your website, as well as on multiple platforms.
ShowMyMap’s interactive maps are automatically hosted on our servers so you can easily access your saved maps whenever you need to update them. They are also shareable and user-friendly on any device.
As the popular quote says, “Work smarter, not harder.” As a journalist, you have to work hard for a story; but you should also be smart and take advantage of the tools available to make your story stand out!