7 Trail Guide & Maps Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Trail Guide & Maps

Here are some real life success stories of starting a trail guide & maps:

1. No Code Map App ($2.4K/year)

Nan, the founder of No Code Map App, came up with the idea while working on Pebblar, a collaborative trip planner. Recognizing the importance of visualization, they received inquiries from businesses wanting to utilize their map interface. This led to the creation of No Code Map App, a no-code platform for building custom interactive maps.

How much they make: $2.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 0

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How We Built A No-Code Map Builder [400 Users In The First 3 Months]

No Code Map App is a no code builder that allows businesses to create custom interactive maps with dynamic filters automatically based on their dataset, generating >$400 in the first full month of monetization.

About
Nan started No Code Map App about 2 years ago
Revenue
Nan grew the business to $200/month
Costs
It cost Nan $200 to start the business
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2. SmartGuide ($360K/year)

Jan Doležal, founder of SmartGuide, came up with the idea for his business while traveling with his family. Frustrated by the lack of quality digital guides available, he saw an opportunity to create an app that would provide travelers with personalized tour guides. Since its founding, SmartGuide has exceeded 500 destinations and is approaching half a million users, with top travel brands including the city of Prague and UNESCO sites utilizing the app as their official guide.

How much they make: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $600K
Current team size: 15

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How We Started A Digital Tour Guide Platform With Over 500K Users [Czech Republic]

SmartGuide, a digital tour guide platform that turns every phone into a personal tour guide using audio, geolocation, and Augmented Reality, has exceeded 500 destinations and is approaching half a million users in just three years since founding.

About
Jan started SmartGuide over 5 years ago
Revenue
Jan grew the business to $30K/month
Costs
It cost Jan $600000 to start the business
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Learn more about starting a trail guide & maps:

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-> Examples of established trail guide & maps
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4. Official MapQuest

Official MapQuest website, find driving directions, maps, live traffic updates and road conditions. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Explore!

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 30.9M/month

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5. AllTrails

Search over 100,000 trails with trail info, maps, detailed reviews, and photos curated by millions of hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you.

Where they're located: Vicuña, Coquimbo Region, Chile
Website traffic: 15.2M/month

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6. MTB Project

Next Generation Mountain Bike Trail Maps

Website traffic: 450K/month