World Geocoder for ArcGIS

What do you like best?

I like the fact that it recognizes multiple address formats, as well as some coordinate formats. In addition, I do not have to be trying to locate an address in my jurisdiction -- it can locate addresses and locations all over the world.

What do you dislike?

I dislike the fact that I have to be signed-in/connected to ArcGIS Pro and when I'm not, it causes my system to freeze for several seconds while it loads the login box.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

If you are using an enterprise product and have GIS support from your local government entity, see if they have an interlocal geocoder built before settling with the World Geocoder. It is good, but local addresses and locations are better verified using locally-sourced data from the Property Appraiser/Assessors Office and your local GIS folks.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

I work in law enforcement as an intelligence/crime/GIS analyst. I use this geocoder with TriTech/Omega CrimeView and ESRI ArcGIS Desktop to locate problem areas in the county/city, and sometimes, to convert coordinates.