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Celebrating 1 Million Views on Google Maps

Joplin's Beauty on Display

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve have reached a significant milestone of 1,000,000 views on Google Maps! This achievement is a testament to our dedication to growing our online platform and the showcasing Joplin’s best places.

As just a Level 5 Local Guide, we’re just getting started. With around 315 contributions, including 230 stunning 360 virtual tour photos that offer a unique perspective on Joplin’s landmarks and businesses. One of our most popular entries is a 360 photo from Cunningham Park, which has garnered an impressive over 450,000 views alone.

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Leveraging tech to showcase the city

Explore Joplin is dedicated to showcasing the best of our city and supporting local businesses through technology. Our “Google Maps program” is a key initiative in achieving this goal. By utilizing the power of 360-degree photos, we’re providing potential customers with an immersive virtual experience of Joplin’s landmarks, businesses, and attractions.

We chose dedicate resources for Google Maps due to its extensive user base and robust features. By contributing high-quality 360-degree content, we’re increasing Joplin’s visibility on Google Maps, making it easier for people to discover and explore our city. This increased exposure can directly benefit local businesses by driving foot traffic, generating online reviews, and ultimately boosting sales.

As we continue to grow, our dedication to this program is evident as we regularly update our content to ensure that Joplin is accurately represented on the platform. By doing so, we’re not only promoting our city but also empowering local businesses to reach a wider audience and thrive.

Special thanks to Downtown Joplin

We’re incredibly grateful to the Downtown Joplin Alliance for their invaluable support in our recent project to create a 360 virtual tour of the Joplin Union Depot. Their collaboration provided us with exclusive access to this historic landmark, allowing us to capture its unique beauty and share it with the world.

By publishing the 360 virtual tour photos on Google Maps, we’ve made it possible for anyone, anywhere, to experience the Joplin Union Depot from the comfort of their own home. This virtual tour offers a glimpse into the depot’s rich history and architectural significance, inviting visitors to explore Joplin’s past and present.

To learn more about the Downtown Joplin Alliance and their efforts to revitalize the downtown area, please visit their website at https://www.downtownjoplin.com/.

This collaboration with the Downtown Joplin Alliance demonstrates our commitment to documenting Joplin’s historical landmarks and sharing them with the community. By preserving these important sites, we’re not only honoring our city’s past but also contributing to its future growth and development. The Joplin Union Depot, a private property that many citizens have never seen inside, is now accessible to everyone through our virtual tour. This initiative highlights the power of collaboration and the potential of technology to connect people with the places they love.

Thank you to our community

Reaching a million views on Google Maps is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the power of community and the beauty of our city.

We’re incredibly grateful to our community for their continued support. Your views, likes, and shares have helped us reach this milestone and spread the word about the best of Joplin.

As we continue to grow and invest in this mission, we believe this achievement will position Explore Joplin as one of the leading voices for Joplin’s tourism industry. Here’s to many more years of sharing the best of our city!

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