Redomap: A Drop-In Map System That Actually Works in the Real World

Redomap: A Drop-In Map System That Actually Works in the Real World

By Yuriy Zhar 7 min read
Redomap is a lightweight, install-free map system you can drop into any website. Users scan a QR code and get maps, audio guides, and navigation instantly. I built it over several iterations, adding paid map sales, a map-building dashboard, AI-assisted content creation, and analytics that show what people really explore. It's been running for more than five years and is now used by hotels, tourist locations, and businesses that want a clean, fast visitor experience.

I’d put it like this: it’s my “accidental” long-term project that somehow turned into a real business tool.

Years ago, I got a client that wanted a simple way for people to explore a place without downloading an app, creating an account, or dealing with the usual mess of App Stores. Just scan a QR code, open a map, and start walking. No friction.

So I built Redomap, a web app built with Svelte. Nothing to install, nothing to configure. It drops into any website like a widget. If a hotel wants it on their homepage, they embed it and guests instantly get a clean navigation experience.

Over time, the whole thing grew.

Paid maps

Some businesses wanted to sell premium maps (like “the secret spots” or “local-only places”), so I added payment support. They can now publish their own maps and earn from them.

The dashboard

People needed a way to design maps on their own, without calling me every time. So I built an interactive dashboard where they can place markers, edit routes, add descriptions, photos, audio or whatever. All live in the browser.

Audio guides

This was a fun one. Instead of juggling external apps or MP3 files, Redomap delivers audio guides directly in the browser. Tap a point, it talks to you. Works on any phone.

AI for content

Later I added AI to help with writing and reviewing content. Hotels can generate descriptions, fix text, translate, and keep everything consistent without hiring a copywriter. Simple and effective.

Territory analytics

Businesses wanted to know what visitors actually cared about, not what they claimed to care about. So I built analytics that show which places get opened, how long people stay on them, and what paths get used.

Turns out data beats guessing.

Real-world use

Hotels use it for tourist maps. Local businesses use it for city routes. Museums use it for audio experiences. Some even use it internally to train staff on locations.

And the best part?

It’s been online for over five years, stable, tested, and evolving. No hype, no bullshit! just a tool that solves a real problem and keeps getting better.

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Passionate web developer. Love Elixir/Erlang, Go, Deno, Svelte. Interested in ML, LLM, astronomy, philosophy. Enjoy traveling and napping.

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