How this works
Here's the high-level process from today to your trail going live:
1
You gather your content
Use the checklist below to collect everything we need: map image, GPS coordinates, photos, descriptions, audio files (if any), logo, and hosting details.
2
You send it to us
Email everything to info@digitaleuan.com using a file-sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer) for large files.
3
We configure the app
We split your map into tiles, set GPS bounds, place all your pins, apply your branding, link your audio, and configure settings. This takes 3–5 business days depending on complexity.
4
We send you a preview link
You test it on your phone, walk the trail if possible, and send us any revisions. Two revision rounds are included.
5
We install it on your hosting
You give us temporary access to your hosting (or we guide you through the upload step together on a video call). The app goes live at your URL.
6
You go live
Share the URL on your signage, website, social, and printed materials. You're live!
What we need from you — the checklist
Work through this list and gather each item. Don't worry if you're missing something — send what you have and we'll let you know what's still needed.
Essential content (must-have)
1
Your map image
An aerial photo, illustrated map, or scanned hand-drawn map of your trail area. Should cover the full area visitors will walk. JPG or PNG, as high-resolution as you have (minimum 3000×3000 px).
2
GPS coordinates of your map corners
The latitude/longitude of the top-left and bottom-right corners of your map area. We have a
custom tool
for this, and we'll show you how to find these in Google Maps (see below). If you don't know how, just send us a Google Maps link to your area and we'll work it out.
3
List of your trail stops
A spreadsheet or document listing each stop, in order. For each stop: GPS loaction, pin number, title, artist/author (if applicable), year/date, description (1–3 paragraphs), and a photoY. You could mark stop on a basic map and we will find the GPS data.
4
Photos of each stop
JPG or PNG, ideally square (1:1 ratio). One photo per stop is fine; multiple is better. Name them with the pin number (e.g. 01-river-song.jpg).
5
Your logo
PNG with transparent background if possible. Around 400×100 px. We'll use this in the app header and on PDF printouts.
6
Your hosting details
The URL where you want the app to live (e.g. yoursite.co.nz/trail), your hosting login (cPanel URL, username, password) — or alternatively, we can do the upload step together on a video call.
7
Your preferred admin password
Pick a strong password you'll remember. We'll set this as the admin password for your installation. You can change it later.
Optional content (nice-to-have)
8
Audio guides (MP3 files)
One per trail stop, 30 seconds to 3 minutes each. MP3 format, 96–128 kbps. Name them with the pin number (e.g. 01-river-song.mp3). If you don't have audio yet, the app works fine without — you can add it later.
9
Locations of toilets and rubbish bins
If you want these marked on the map, send us locations (GPS coordinates or marked on a separate map image).
10
Your walking route
If you have a preferred walking path between stops (e.g. a GPX file, a hand-drawn line on a map, or just a description), send it through. Otherwise we'll draw straight lines between stops.
11
Layer structure (if applicable)
If your trail has multiple sections (e.g. "Main Trail" and "Seasonal Extension"), let us know what layers you want and which stops belong to each.
12
"More info" URLs
If any trail stops link to external websites (artist pages, historical society articles, etc.), send us the URLs.
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Difficult?
Don't stress about it too much - lets work out what you have and then go from there, I don't need hassles either and this App is designed to cut out most of that.
How to find your GPS coordinates
GPS coordinates for your map corners are required, I recommend using the Tool I have built for this: Map Tile & Bounds Tool Otherwise, here's how to find them in Google Maps:
- Open Google Maps in your browser.
- Navigate to your trail area and zoom in.
- Right-click on the spot you want coordinates for.
- A small menu appears — the first item shows coordinates like
-36.95780, 175.05340.
- Click on the coordinates to copy them.
- Paste into an email or document.
For your map corners, you need four numbers:
- North = latitude of the top-left corner (first number from right-clicking top-left)
- West = longitude of the top-left corner (second number from right-clicking top-left)
- South = latitude of the bottom-right corner (first number from right-clicking bottom-right)
- East = longitude of the bottom-right corner (second number from right-clicking bottom-right)
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Easier option: If this is confusing, just send us a Google Maps link to your trail area and tell us roughly where the boundaries are. We can find the exact coordinates ourselves.
After we hand over — your ongoing role
Once we've installed the app and you've gone live, here's what you can do yourself and what you might want our help with:
You can do yourself (via the admin portal)
- Add a new trail stop
- Edit a description or title
- Replace a photo or audio file
- Move a pin to a slightly different spot
- Add or remove toilet/bin markers
- Toggle features on/off (compass, live tour, etc.)
- Change the public map password
- Generate an A3 PDF printout
- Publish changes (download JSON, re-upload)
The admin portal is at https://yoursite.co.nz/trail/?mode=admin — bookmark it.
You might want our help with
- Adding a new layer or restructuring your trail
- Replacing your map image (requires new tile splitting and GPS recalibration)
- Setting up Icecast live streaming
- Custom feature development
- Major content overhauls
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Email us for a quote
These services are charged at NZ$120/hour.
Support — what's included
Your Tier 2 purchase includes 90 days of email support from the date your trail goes live. This covers:
- Technical questions about using the admin portal
- Bug fixes (if something breaks)
- Help with publishing changes
- Two revision rounds during setup (before going live)
After 90 days, ongoing email support is included with your annual licence. Major changes outside the scope of "support" are quoted separately.
Contact
📧 Email: info@digitaleuan.com
🌐 Website: digitaleuan.com
⏱ Response time: Within 1 NZ business day
Ready to send us your content?
Once you've gathered everything on the checklist, email it to info@digitaleuan.com. For large files (photos, audio, map image), use a file-sharing service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer — most email providers block attachments over 25 MB.
Include in your email:
- Your organisation name
- Your preferred admin password
- Your hosting details (or a note saying you'd prefer to do the upload step together on a video call)
- Links to your content files (Google Drive folder, Dropbox, etc.)
- Any questions or context we should know
We'll confirm receipt within 1 business day and let you know when to expect the preview link.
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Not sure about something? Send what you have and ask. We're friendly and we've done this before — we can guide you through any unclear parts. Better to start the conversation than wait until everything is perfect.