Carrier routes can change significantly over a month or two, as evidenced by the “before” and “after” views of the same area.

Take the Quality Test

We are so confident that our ZIP Code and Carrier Route data quality is the best in the mapping industry, we’ll provide a free map for you to compare.  Just send us a copy of your existing digital map and we’ll send you our version. Read below for recommendations on how to test. The key question to answer in your mind is: “what is the potential cost of using old/bad data vs. the price of a Maponics map?”   Call us at 800-762-5158 or e-mail us and we will be happy to help.  Maponics’ carrier route maps line up with ZIP Codes AND the street network. 

If your map provider can’t pass these tests, then you should choose a new provider!
1. Do they update their postal data frequently?
If not, you’re probably getting stale data!  There are thousands of ZIP Code boundary changes and hundreds of thousands of carrier route boundary changes every quarter. We create and use the best data available, updated continually for accuracy.

2. Do they update their street data QUARTERLY?
If not, they are probably using free public data that hasn’t had new streets added in two years!  At Maponics, we have the most current street data available anywhere - updated quarterly for maximum accuracy.  There’s nothing worse than getting a map that is missing a neighborhood you need to see.

3. Do their carrier routes nest within ZIP Codes or do they cross multiple ZIP Codes?
You’ll notice in our maps that the carrier routes nest perfectly within every ZIP Code. If your receive a carrier route map where the routes cross ZIP Codes, you’ll know that data cannot be trusted. Plus, Maponics shows and labels “split routes”.

4. Do they clearly explain the map specifications and ask for your explicit
agreement?
With Maponics, every order includes a detailed product specification list outlining every aspect of the high quality product you will be receiving. That way, you know exactly what you are getting before you are charged a dime.

5. Do they provide clear samples representing what you will receive?
Our online store is full of samples and we provide many more upon request because we are so confident in our quality.  If it’s hard to get good samples from a provider, how confident can you be in their commitment to you as a customer?

6. Do they understand the marketing industry?
We are not your average mapping company. As you can tell by reviewing our site, we focus on the needs of marketers.  When you call us, you know we’ll be able to quickly understand your priorities because we are immersed in your field.

7. Do they have additional offerings that are easy to understand and customize?
You may just need a simple map now but what happens as your needs evolve?  Maponics is founded on the principle of long-term customer service so that we can serve you beyond a single-order relationship.

8. Can you see local roads?
For most marketers, seeing local roads is important. Although it’s nearly impossible to label every local road, the roads themselves should be the most current available.

According to the USPS, there are over 100,000 adds/drops to carrier routes EACH MONTH. Since there are only around 600,000 carrier routes to begin with, this is a huge percentage.  Plus, this doesn't account for "shape changes", defined as when a carrier route expands to encompass a new neighborhood. To put it another way, there is more than a 50% chance that any ZIP in the US will see changes in its carrier route territories each quarter. Because of this, people who target the same area repeatedly should think very seriously about getting quarterly map updates. The key question to answer in your mind is: “what is the potential cost of using old/bad data vs. the price of an additional map?”  Maponics offers update subscription, at 4 releases for the price of 3; call us for more details at 800-762-5158.  Maponics can provide carrier route maps for any state or county in the nation.

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