Maybe Google should also create a default community map anyone can edit. This way, you'll be able to add placemarks directly on the main map without having to create a personalized map.
December 11, 2007
Ratings and Comments in Google's Community Maps
Google LatLong Blog reports that Google Maps added a new community layer for the My Maps feature: comments and ratings. That means you can create personalized maps, transform them into wikis, import content from KML files and search results, add photos and videos, embed the map into your site. Even though these community maps are included in search results, I think they're hardly noticeable unless a popular site links to them or embeds them. Ratings and statistics will help Google create charts and show things like "popular community maps in your area" or maybe connect your search profile with some maps.
Maybe Google should also create a default community map anyone can edit. This way, you'll be able to add placemarks directly on the main map without having to create a personalized map.
Maybe Google should also create a default community map anyone can edit. This way, you'll be able to add placemarks directly on the main map without having to create a personalized map.
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It seems that you can only comment about the map as a whole, not on certain spots.
ReplyDeleteI would like to collaborate around some locations with a community, so comments per locations would be great.
It's still great the way they implemented community into Google Maps.
ReplyDeleteAnd maps like this, well, they clearly have their own value.
This is certainly a fantastic way to plan a journey by collaboration. I like the fact that the tool is on the net so you no longer have to wonder if someone doesn't have the right tools to access the data. They just go to a website and start using it. Things have certainly moved on ...
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"Maybe Google should also create a default community map anyone can edit. This way, you'll be able to add placemarks directly on the main map without having to create a personalized map."
ReplyDeleteYes and even better would be map-merging! Two, or more, parties working independently decide to merge their maps. That would be fantastic!
There is a French initiative http://tellmewhere.com that provides tools to collaborate on an unique map.
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