Best Practice Number 1: DO NOT build tiles in ArcGIS Online, unless you want to eat up your credits in a big hurry. If you need to tile a map service, build the tiles with ArcGIS Server. Avoid using Analysis Tools in ArcGIS Online, where possible, as these also use credits to a greater or lesser degree. Geocoding large numbers of addresses should also be avoided- they cost 40 credits per 1000 addresses. Here is a table showing the costs in credits for various operations: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgisonline/credits - click on the + sign next to Service Credits By Capability. You can set credit budgets for individual users. I'd recommend a budget of 0 credits for new users, at least until they gain understanding of how the credit model works. -----Original Message----- From: Northeast Arc Users Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carl Zimmerman Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 10:55 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: arcgis online and credits Hi All: Just wanted to hear people's comments on the most efficient method to use ArcGIS online mapping credits. Conversely, does anyone have suggestions on what not do--essentially looking for some BMPs for usage practices. thanks, Carl Zimmerman WestCOG ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.