Overview
Locations are the foundation of Mobaro. A well-structured location setup makes it easier for staff to perform checklists, managers to review results, and admins to maintain the system. Poorly managed locations can cause confusion, duplicate work, and inaccurate reporting.
This article covers best practices for creating, naming, and managing locations effectively.
Note: Locations are a central building block in Mobaro. Taking time to structure them properly upfront will save significant time and reduce errors later.
Best practices for creating locations
Use clear and descriptive names
Names should immediately tell staff where the checklist applies (e.g. “Lazy River,” “Main Entrance,” “Kitchen – Café 1”).
Avoid generic labels like “Pool 1” if you have multiple pools — be specific.
Tip: Think about the names from the perspective of new staff. If they can’t instantly recognize the location, rename it.
Map locations to physical areas
Each location should represent a distinct physical area or attraction.
Don’t overload one location with multiple spaces (e.g. use “North Arcade” and “South Arcade,” not just “Arcade”).
Warning: If two areas share one location, it becomes harder to track issues and compliance accurately.
Avoid duplicates
A single physical location should only exist once in Mobaro.
Duplicates cause double reporting and checklist errors.
Organize locations with location groups
Use location groups to organize multiple related locations (e.g. “Pools,” “Retail,” “Food & Beverage”).
Groups make it easy to assign the same checklist to many locations at once.
Align with your organizational structure
Large operators may want to reflect sites, parks, or departments within location naming.
Example:
“Resort A – Wave Pool”
“Resort B – Wave Pool”
Best practices for maintaining locations
Keep the list clean and updated
Archive or rename unused locations instead of leaving them active.
Review the list regularly to make sure it reflects your current operation.
Standardize naming conventions
Decide on a consistent format (e.g. “Attraction – Section” or “Building – Floor – Room”).
Apply this format across all locations.
Note: A consistent naming convention is especially important when multiple admins are creating locations.
Consider reporting needs
Think ahead about how you want to analyze data in dashboards.
If you want to compare across multiple sites or departments, structure your locations and groups accordingly.
Benefits of following best practices
Clarity for staff: They always know which checklist to complete where.
Efficiency for admins: Fewer duplicates and errors to manage.
Accuracy in reporting: Clean location data means more reliable results and insights.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Should every single room or attraction be its own location?
A: Not necessarily. Focus on areas where inspections or reporting need to be tracked separately.
Q: Can I restructure my locations later?
A: Yes, but it may require updates to schedules, checklists, and dashboards. Plan carefully before making big changes.
Q: What’s the difference between a location and a location group?
A: A location is a single place where work happens. A location group is a way to organize multiple locations together.