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API-based Mapping Solution for
Online Shops and E-Commerce

Boost sales and cut costs with a seamless
E-Commerce experience

Integrating a map solution provides lasting benefits for e-commerce businesses. With the SmartMaps API, online retailers gain advantages across multiple areas:

  • The checkout process becomes more intuitive and user-friendly thanks to the Autocomplete feature.
  • Address validation ensures that orders are delivered accurately to the intended recipient.
  • Click and Collect helps reduce delivery costs and connects online shops with local stores.

Leading and innovative companies rely on the easy-to-integrate geo solutions of SmartMaps — a globally available and GDPR-compliant mapping platform.

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Increase online sales
Lower cart abandonment rates thanks to a faster and simpler checkout process with Autocomplete input support.

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Cost reduction in returns
Verification and standardisation improve address quality, thereby reducing returns and the associated costs.

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GDPR-compliant Maps API
SmartMaps provides your online shop with a GDPR-compliant Maps API — enabling a wide range of applications while also strengthening customer trust in data security.

Key Features of the Maps API for E-Commerce

Discover our range of versatile geo solutions
for online stores

Higher Checkout-Rate

Thanks to Autocomplete input assistance

With SmartMaps Autocomplete customers can enter their addresses quickly and easily, with validated accuracy. This guided input enhances the user experience in your online shop and helps reduce cart abandonment rates during the checkout process.

SmartMaps Autocomplete also makes shopping from tablets or smartphone apps much more convenient.

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Fewer Returns in E-Commerce

Optimising the checkout process with Address Validation via Maps API

In e-commerce, a smooth checkout process is crucial for achieving high conversion rates. Fast and error-free address entry, supported by SmartMaps Autocomplete, helps reduce cart abandonment rates and increases customer satisfaction.

SmartMaps features such as Autocomplete and Geocoding ensure high-quality customer address data. Entered addresses are validated and standardised according to postal norms — resulting in better address accuracy and improved deliverability.

SmartMaps for Your Store Locator

Quick and easy connection of stores

If your business also operates physical branches or local stores, you can seamlessly link and promote them in your online shop using the SmartMaps Store Locator. With the SmartMaps platform, you benefit from GDPR-compliant, cost-effective, and globally available services.

We're happy to support you with our many years of experience in integrating Store Locator solutions.

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Increased Customer Satisfaction

Thanks to innovative transactional emails

Innovative maps integrated into transactional emails provide location-based information — for example, showing the delivery address, Click & Collect pickup point, or the nearest store. This personalised, unexpected experience strengthens customer loyalty and enthusiasm.

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"What I particularly appreciated was your excellent customer service — the support, quick problem-solving, implementation of changes, and always having a reliable point of contact.“
Julia Kretz, Team Pony Concept
"SmartMaps impressed us primarily with its GDPR compliance, which is a high priority for us; an unbeatable price-performance ratio; and the truly outstanding technical documentation.“
Philipp Klusmeier, Head of eCommerce reifencom GmbH
"From the very beginning, we had the feeling that YellowMap meets our requirements and that we are in good hands. Not least because the company has been specializing in exactly this area for over 20 years and brought corresponding references. The team conveyed to us: The schedule is ambitious, but we can do it. The cooperation is thoroughly professional, very dedicated, and it also fits on a human level. We get quick answers and clear statements. There are firm commitments on both sides. In short: teamwork as you would wish for it!“
Laura Peters, Team Lead Digital Marketing OTTO-CHEMIE
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Click & Collect

Fewer cart abandonments with Click & Collect and E-Commerce

Click & Collect connects your online shop with your local stores. Customers place their order online and pick it up at a physical store, parcel shop, or locker station. This model benefits everyone — both consumers and businesses.

Your customers choose their preferred touchpoint, purchase model, and pickup location. When they visit your physical store, there’s a high chance they’ll make additional purchases on-site.

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SmartMaps Monitor

Seamless integration with your ERP system

Uncover new trends and patterns in spatial data with SmartMaps Monitor, powered by Location Intelligence. Use valuable geomarketing insights to make informed decisions and drive long-term business success.

Easily integrate SmartMaps Monitor into your existing system environment and use the SmartMaps platform to create customised data analyses.

Our flexible Maps API gives your developers the freedom to combine and program a wide range of features as needed. For instance, you can visualise real-time data from your IoT devices or track the current locations of your vehicle fleet.

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FAQs about SmartMaps in E-Commerce

Everything you need to know at a glance

Thanks to its flexible Maps API, SmartMaps can be seamlessly integrated into existing online shops. Whether it's for the checkout process, interactive store locators or Click & Collect, the solution enhances any shop with modern mapping features, delivering a noticeably improved user experience.

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Have questions or seeking personalized guidance on our SmartMaps platform? I'm here to help. Contact me today for expert advice and support in achieving your goals with our cutting-edge mapping solutions.

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Christopher Schmitt
Maps-Specialist
Tel.: +49 721 9638-125
geosolutions@yellowmap.de

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