Build Google Maps online with Click2Map

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Build Google Maps online with Click2Map

by Chris Gilmer Mar 23rd 2007

So you want to create your own unique mashup with Google maps, well, imagine a no fuss way to program your own pinpointed trail through a Google Maps application. Click2Map is an easy way for users to create Google Maps with their own customized points of interest, all without knowing or writing any lines of code. Everything is done online through a simple to use online editor built for Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Marker points can easily be set by either entering co-ordinates, or physical addresses. A quick add mode allows users to simply click anywhere on the Google Map and drop in a point, this will automatically set the longitude and latitude for the point. Users can then create different groups and change colors on markers to differentiate locations. It looks like in the near future Click2Map also has plans to integrate the importing and exporting of map markers, and a search feature.

The site is still under development with a target date of May-June 2007 for a full release. Check it out now for a limited feature release.

Tags: api, click2map, custom, google, maps, markers, mashup, points, search

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