Rates
Pricing you can read before you call
We keep your map current. A setup fee once, then yearly care that is included in every plan. Your places live in a spreadsheet you own. These are draft prices, starting at the amounts shown.
| What is included | SeasonalUp to 40 places, 1 map | RecommendedYear-RoundUp to 120 places | Full-ServiceUp to 3 maps or routes, up to 300 places, up to 2 languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup, once | starting at$1,200 | starting at$1,800 | from$3,500 |
| Per year (care is included) | $900/yr | $2,400/yr | from$4,800/yr |
| Places on the map | Up to 40, 1 map | Up to 120 | Up to 300, up to 3 maps or routes |
| Your places in a spreadsheet you own | Included | Included | Included |
| Hosting, and embed on your own website | Included | Included | Included |
| Works on phones and tablets | Included | Included | Included |
| Photos, hours and route order | — | Included | Included |
| Several maps or routes | — | — | Up to 3 |
| More than one language | — | — | Up to 2 |
| Changes | Two refreshes a year (spring, before the season, and fall), up to 20 changes each | Send changes any time: up to 10 a month, done within 3 business days | Up to 20 a month, handled first |
| Listing check | A yearly check that each place is still open | A full sweep every quarter | A monthly sweep |
| Events | — | A seasonal events layer | Two event or festival maps a year |
| Sponsor pins | — | — | Included |
| Print-ready PDF | One a year, with QR code | Two a year | Two a year |
| One-page quarterly report (views, clicks, most-opened places) | — | Included | Included |
| Yearly accessibility check | — | Included | Included |
Founding clients (the first five organizations). The prices above are list prices. Founding clients get 50% off setup, and Year-Round Care at $1,800 a year locked for three years (Seasonal Care stays $900 a year, locked for three years), in exchange for letting us show their map publicly as an example.
Care is part of every plan, not an extra. The map is a service we run: hosting, refreshes, listing checks and support by email with a reply within one business day. Edit your spreadsheet yourself any time if you like, or send us changes with the Send a change form.
$900 / yr and upThe yearly accessibility check means we test the map with a keyboard and automated accessibility tools, and review it against the WCAG 2.1 AA checklist. Setup is paid when we start, and your first year of care is invoiced when the map goes live. After that, care is invoiced yearly on that anniversary. Cards accepted. A W-9 and a contract are available on request. Reports show views and clicks on the map, not visitor counts or sales. Larger scope than a plan lists is quoted. Extra changes beyond any plan are $150 per batch of 10.
What you pay, and when.
- A setup fee once, then annual care. Care is included in every plan.
- The setup fee is paid in full when we start.
- Your first year of care is invoiced when the map goes live, so your year starts the day visitors can use it. Then annual invoices follow on that anniversary. Cards accepted. It renews each year unless you tell us 60 days before.
- Pay ahead and save. Pay 2 years ahead for 10% off the annual fee, or 3 years for 15% off.
- Price increases are capped at 5% a year.
- Founding clients. The first five organizations on Front Porch Maps get 50% off setup and a locked annual fee for three years (Year-Round Care at $1,800 a year, Seasonal Care at $900 a year), in exchange for letting us show their map publicly as an example.
- The preview is free. You see your own places on a map before paying anything.
- A W-9 and a contract are available on request.
If you need a little more.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Event or festival map | $500, then $250 a year to refresh it for the next year |
| Extra language | $300 a year |
| Extra changes beyond your plan | $150 per batch of 10 |
| Sponsor pins | $300 setup (included in Full-Service Care) |
What is yours, and what happens if you stop.
Your places live in a spreadsheet you own (a Google Sheet, or Excel or CSV if your organization cannot use Google). Export it any time, including if you leave.
| What | Who owns it | If you stop |
|---|---|---|
| Your data | You. It is your spreadsheet. | It stays yours. Export it any time. |
| Print-ready PDFs we deliver | You. They are yours to keep. | Keep using them. |
| The interactive map (software, design, hosting) | A service we run for you while your plan is active. | The map stays up for a 30-day grace period, then is replaced by a simple list of your places (or a link to your site). Come back within 12 months and there is no new setup fee. |
Every map shows the month its places were last checked. Need a change right now? Use the Send a change form.
Which plan fits?
| If you have… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Places that change a few times a year, like a barn quilt trail or scenic byway | Seasonal Care |
| Downtown directories, wine trails and visitor bureaus where hours and businesses change often | Year-Round Care |
| Up to 3 maps or routes, events and sponsors, or a second language | Full-Service Care (we confirm a fixed price after a short email chat; larger scope is quoted) |
Questions
Do I pay once, or every year?
Both. There is a setup fee once, and then an annual care fee. Care is part of every plan, not an add-on: it is how we keep the map current and running.
Who owns the data?
You do. Your places live in a spreadsheet you own (a Google Sheet, or Excel or CSV if your organization cannot use Google). You can export it any time, including if you leave. The print-ready PDFs we deliver are yours to keep too. The interactive map itself is a service we run for you while your plan is active.
What happens if we stop paying?
The map stays up for a 30-day grace period. After that it is replaced by a simple list of your places, or a link to your site. Your spreadsheet and your PDFs stay yours. If you come back within 12 months, there is no new setup fee.
Can we pay with a grant?
Often, yes. Many grants can pay the setup fee and your care for the grant period in one payment. Check your grant's rules on prepaying services. If your funder requires you to own the finished map outright, ask us: we can quote a one-time purchase.
Can we update it ourselves?
Yes, if you like. It is optional. You can edit your spreadsheet any time and the map follows. Or you can send us changes through the "Send a change" form or by email, and we handle them within the limits of your plan. Extra changes beyond your plan are $150 per batch of 10.
What if we only have a PDF map and a list of businesses?
That is the most common starting point. Send us the PDF and the list, and we turn them into a first spreadsheet and a preview map. You do not need to clean anything up first.
Will it work on our existing website?
Almost certainly. We host the map and you add it with a single line of embed code, the same way you would add a video. WordPress, Squarespace, Wix and plain HTML sites all work.
Is the map accessible?
We aim to build to WCAG 2.1 level AA: keyboard operation, a list view that carries the same information as the map, strong contrast and clear focus. The Year-Round Care and Full-Service Care plans include a yearly accessibility check. See our accessibility page for details.
How does the free preview work?
Tell us who you are and send a link to your current map. Within 3 business days we send you a private preview made from what is on your website. No payment, no commitment.
How do we pay?
The setup fee is paid in full when we start. Your first year of care is invoiced when the map goes live, so your year starts the day visitors can use it. After that, annual care is invoiced on that anniversary. Cards are accepted. It is an annual agreement that renews each year unless you tell us 60 days before. Pay 2 years ahead for 10% off the annual fee, or 3 years for 15% off. Annual price increases are capped at 5%. We can provide a W-9 and a contract on request.
The free preview
See your own places on a map, free.
Send us a link to your current map. We will send back a private preview within 3 business days. No payment, no commitment.
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