How to Create Your First Guide

Creating your first Navvi guide takes less than 5 minutes. This step-by-step walkthrough will have you publishing professional visual navigation guides in no time.

Step 1: Set Your Location

Start by visiting navvi.me and clicking "Create Your First Guide".

1. Find your entrance: Use the interactive map to locate the main entrance where people should arrive first (like a building entrance, event gate, or parking area).
2. Drop the pin: Click exactly where people should arrive via GPS navigation. This is your handoff point from Google/Apple Maps to your visual guide.
3. Enter destination name: Write what people are looking for (e.g., "Apartment 3B", "Registration Booth", "Conference Room C").

Step 2: Create Your Visual Guide

Now for the fun part - creating the visual journey from your pin to the exact destination.

Option A: Photo Guide (Recommended for beginners)

1. Take 3-6 photos: Start from your pin location and photograph key decision points along the route.
2. Upload photos: Drag and drop or click to upload your images.
3. Add captions: Write helpful directions for each photo (e.g., "Enter through the glass doors", "Turn left at the elevator").
4. Reorder if needed: Drag photos to arrange them in the correct sequence.

Option B: Video Guide

1. Record walkthrough: Film yourself walking the route from pin to destination (any phone orientation works).
2. Upload video: Upload your recording to Navvi.
3. Add text overlays: Click along the timeline to add helpful text at specific moments in the video.

Step 3: Preview Your Guide

Before publishing, see exactly what your visitors will experience:

1. Click "Preview Guide": This shows you the complete viewer experience.
2. Test the journey: Go through each step as if you're a first-time visitor.
3. Check for clarity: Make sure directions are clear and photos/video are helpful.
4. Make adjustments: Edit captions, reorder steps, or upload different media if needed.

Step 4: Publish & Share

When you're happy with your guide, it's time to make it live:

1. Click "Pay & Publish": You only pay when your guide is ready to share.
2. Create account (if needed): Quick signup with email and password.
3. Choose duration: Select how long you want your guide to stay live (30 days to 5 years).
4. Complete payment: Secure checkout starting at $25 USD for 30 days.
5. Get your link: Receive a unique URL (like navvi.me/g/x7k9m2p8) and QR code to share.

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