Revolutionizing Visual Content with Interactive Image Mapping
Enhance SharePoint Engagement with a Dynamic, Clickable Image Experience!
Client Overview
Industry
Corporate Intranet / Digital Workplace Solutions
Location
UK
Company Size
Mid-Sized Enterprise
Project Duration
6 months
Services Provided
- Development of custom SPFx web parts for SharePoint Online
- Creation of an interactive mapping application to facilitate the navigation of visual content
- Integration of features that allow photos with clickable hotspots to be turned into interactive maps
- A user interface that lets users make a map with numerous locations without knowing any code
- Using an interactive map that is mobile-friendly and responsive for website experiences
- Training, documentation, and post-deployment assistance for end-user adoption
Technologies used
PnP JS
Office UI Fabric
MS SharePoint Online
Challenges
The client was seeking a robust location mapping tool that would:
- Permit users to specify numerous clickable points and upload photos.
- Make it possible to make an interactive map with links and tooltips.
- Include interactive maps with images on websites, particularly in SharePoint pages.
- Provide flexibility in defining interactivity and styles for a range of use scenarios.
- Facilitate simple hotspot editing and upgrading with little technological expertise.
Building a user-friendly, performance-optimized solution that could support contemporary SPFx web parts and work within the SharePoint ecosystem was the main challenge.
PSSPL’s SharePoint development experts built an SPFx-powered interactive mapping tool that provides:
Use drag-and-drop hotspots to create a map with many places and upload photos with ease.
Every hotspot has the ability to show more content, reroute users, and display tooltips.
Smooth incorporation into contemporary SharePoint frameworks and pages.
Functions flawlessly on a variety of screens and devices.
Without knowing any code, users may update or create interactive maps.
Teams wishing to turn photos into interactive maps and include them into SharePoint-based content delivery found this solution to be perfect.
How PSSPL Helped
In collaboration with an enterprise client, we developed a cutting-edge interactive mapping solution for SharePoint that enhances information discoverability across internal portals and allows users to generate interactive maps from pictures.
With the help of our adaptable, scalable, and user-friendly solution, users can now make maps with many locations right within SharePoint. We improved usability and engagement by converting static images into dynamic, clickable maps by combining responsive design with contemporary frameworks.
Mr. Sigar Dave
Project Lead
Notable Features
- Easy-to-use interactive map for website interfaces
- Support for circles, rectangles, and polygon hotspots
- Custom styling and hover effects
- Compatibility with modern SharePoint Online
- Re-edit and manage image maps with version control
- Ideal as a location mapping tool for internal knowledge bases or external portals
Implementation Journey
Discovery
Conducted strategy sessions with stakeholders to evaluate the gaps in content delivery and current SharePoint usage.
Determined that an interactive map will enable teams to construct a map with many locations from a single photograph that was necessary for website integration.
Outlined specifications for a scalable location mapping tool that enables non-technical users to efficiently handle image-based content.
Design
Created a cutting-edge, intuitive user experience that lets users turn uploaded images into interactive maps.
Used a responsive interactive mapping tool designed specifically for SharePoint to include interactive hotspots with custom actions.
Centered on a versatile design to produce interactive maps from pictures that function on various platforms and screen sizes.
Development
Using React, TypeScript, and PnP JS, a powerful interactive mapping tool based on SPFx was created.
Enabled users to make a map with several places, each of which was connected to an external URL or a pertinent SharePoint page.
Created an interactive map with tooltips, popups, and hover effects to direct user engagement using user-friendly UI/UX features.
Assuring smooth embedding as an interactive map for website use cases and compatibility with contemporary SharePoint.
Collaboration
Weekly check-ins were conducted to monitor development and make adjustments to the solution in response to user feedback and usability testing.
Worked in close coordination with end users to customize the location mapping tool to meet departmental requirements.
Updated features that increase accessibility and accuracy when creating interactive maps from photos.
Deployment
Conducted thorough QA testing on various hardware and web browsers to confirm the interactive mapping tool's operation.
Provided onboarding materials and training sessions so that users could quickly create a map with several locations and manage it in SharePoint.
The solution was deployed with comprehensive documentation, allowing clients to independently manage and update their interactive online map.
Key Outcomes
75% Increase in Content Engagement
The ability to create interactive maps from images significantly boosted user interaction across SharePoint pages.
Enhanced SharePoint Efficiency
The integration of an interactive map for website experience streamlined internal communications and reduced content search time by over 60%.
Enhanced SharePoint Efficiency
The integration of an interactive map for website experience streamlined internal communications and reduced content search time by over 60%.
Empowered Non-Technical Teams
Business users gained full control through a no-code interactive mapping tool, improving productivity and reducing IT dependency.
Scalable Location Mapping Solution
The custom-built location mapping tool provided a scalable way to manage and update visual content across multiple departments and use cases.
Responsive, Mobile-Friendly Design
Users may interact with the website's interactive map on any laptop, tablet, or mobile device thanks to its contemporary, accessible design.
Result
The solution enabled the customer to provide a visually appealing experience across their SharePoint portals and generate a map with many locations from a single image. Users’ interactions with content were revolutionized by the SPFx-based interactive mapping tool, which made the information not only educational but also useful.
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