mapping Google Maps vs. Yahoo Maps vs. MapQuest – API’s March 10, 2006 by admin | Leave a Comment Since Google Maps launched their API allowing developers to use their mapping service to draw their own data, Yahoo has tried to play catchup with their own API. Well now with MapQuest’s announcement of their new API, it’s now a three way. Which one to choose? Google Maps API Pros: Fluid interface, brilliant looking map […] Read more »
mapping Mashups getting mashed by data providers March 8, 2006 by admin | Leave a Comment Brian Flood has a piece on mashup fragility, and in particular our plight after Yahoo’s recent updates to their geocoder api. Then there is the article on the risk of mashups that kicked things off. I think I have already said all that needs to be said on the issue, or have I? Mashups are […] Read more »
mapping Geocoder updates March 5, 2006 by admin | Leave a Comment As a result of Yahoo Maps rolling back some functionality in their geocoder, I have had to get rid of a couple of features on the batch geocoder. First, you will no longer be able to lookup associated 9 digit zip codes for your address list. I am not sure how many of you were […] Read more »