National Location Visualization Platform

Challenge

A national client with locations across the United States needed a solution to showcase their geographical footprint. The key requirements were:

• Interactive visualization of multiple locations

• Responsive design for all device types

• Easy administration for location updates

• Embeddable solution for third-party websites

• Efficient handling of large datasets with clustering

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React with TypeScript

• Backend: Express.js

• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM

• Mapping: Leaflet.js with clustering support

• UI Framework: Tailwind CSS with Shadcn/UI

• Authentication: Passport.js for secure admin access

• API: RESTful endpoints for location management

Solution

We developed a full-stack application with three main components:

1. Interactive Map Interface

• Implemented a responsive map using Leaflet.js

• Added marker clustering for improved performance

• Custom-styled markers and clusters for brand consistency

• Smooth zoom and pan interactions

1. Admin Dashboard

• Secure authentication system

• CRUD operations for location management

• Real-time map preview

• Bulk location management capabilities

1. Embed System

• Configurable iframe implementation

• Multiple size presets

• Responsive design adaptation

• Zero-configuration deployment

The solution successfully handles hundreds of locations while maintaining smooth performance across all devices. The clustering system automatically organizes markers based on zoom level, providing an intuitive navigation experience. The embed system allows seamless integration with any website, making it a versatile solution for multi-platform deployment.