Geo-Social Networking Maps
Definition
Geo-Social Networking Maps visualize user-generated social media content in geographic space. These maps combine location-tagged posts, check-ins, or photos with spatial data to analyze trends, sentiments, and movement.
Application
Brands track engagement hotspots. Disaster teams monitor citizen reports during crises. GIS enables filtering by keyword, time, and location. Tools include Twitter APIs, ArcGIS GeoEvent, and custom map applications built with Leaflet or Mapbox.
FAQ
Why map social media?
To gain real-time insight into public behavior, sentiment, and event locations.
What data is used?
Geotagged tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook check-ins, or public crowdsource platforms.
Who uses geo-social maps?
Marketers, city managers, emergency responders, and researchers.
What tools support them?
ArcGIS, Google Cloud, Twitter API, Mapbox, and Tableau.