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Chapter 2 · MakeYourMaps

Product Objectives

The problems we’re solving and the goals that define success.

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Product Objective 1

Encourage users to actively update others about places they visit by sharing real-time, contextual information, including temporary local events that occur for limited periods (e.g., weekend markets, pop-ups, seasonal festivals).

Scope of Contributions

  • Crowd levels
  • Temporary closures or access changes
  • Weather-related impacts
  • One-time or short-term local events (e.g., Christmas markets, street fairs)
  • Event opening and closing times

Key Results

  • Increase weekly contributor participation by 10%
  • Achieve 70% coverage of featured local events in active areas
  • Improve Day-30 user retention from ~4% to 10–12%

KPIs

  • Contributor Participation Rate
  • Real-Time Update Frequency
  • Event Discovery Engagement (views, saves)
  • User Retention (Day 7 / Day 30)

Product Objective 2

Objective 2: Provide dependable navigation and situational awareness for users exploring scenic or low connectivity areas by supporting offline access, hazard reporting, and live location sharing.

Key Capabilities

  • Offline map access with low battery consumption
  • One-tap hazard reporting (road blocks, unsafe paths, construction)
  • Live location sharing for group activities
  • Community validation of route updates

Key Results

  • Increase offline feature usage by 30% among active users
  • Reduce navigation-related user complaints by 20%
  • Improve repeat weekly usage among local explorers

KPIs

  • Offline Usage Rate
  • Hazard Update Frequency
  • Session Duration (Outdoor Routes)
  • Weekly Active Users (WAU)

Product Objective 3

Objective 3: Empower local businesses with tools to manage visibility, availability, and bookings, allowing them to benefit directly from user discovery and intent.

Key Capabilities

  • Dedicated business profiles
  • Amenity listings and verified details
  • In-app booking approval and availability management
  • Secure payment handling

Key Results

  • Onboard 50–100 verified businesses by Q2 2026
  • Achieve 15% MoM growth in business sign-ups
  • Drive ~10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth

KPIs

  • Active Business Accounts
  • Booking Conversion Rate
  • Revenue per Business
  • Paid Feature Adoption Rate