About The Site
Map Channels lets users easily embed maps into websites and blogs. The site takes KML or GeoRSS map data
and adds features and options to customize the map appearance and fulfil a range of mapping needs.
Maps can be combined with geo search services to let you search for wikipedia articles, local businesses, hotels or events.
Feature Summary
• Scripts can be hosted locally (all code resides on your own website's server) to improve map loading speed.
• Maps which are hosted locally can be displayed as full page maps
• Local scripts can be hosted with or without an iframe
• Local scripts not in an iframe can be customized by adding additional scripts and html
• KML ord GeoRSS data can be used.
• Multiple map channels can be combined onto a single map
• Map Filters allow selection of place markers by category
• The place marker image can be defined for markers within a channel
• A set of location shortcuts can be specified for quick navigation
• A Google local search control can optionally be added to the map
• Google Driving Directions can be included on the map
• Google Traffic Overlays can be displayed on the map
• Events from Yahoo Upcoming, Zvents and our own Events site can be found using the Event Search Channel
• Links within map info windows can be set to open in any target frame (such as _blank, _top or a named div)
• The sidebar is optional (settings are: displayed in full size, minimized or not shown at all)
• The sidebar can be displayed to the left or the right hand side of the map
• Place listings on the sidebar can be divided into pages
• You can display the info window for a specified place marker when the map loads
• Improved map tooltips display immediately when the mouse moves over either the map marker or the sidebar listing.
• An Optional Ads Layer which you can earn money from.
• Slide Show Option to display markers and info windows in continuous rotation.
Development Notes
This website is regularly updated with new features and may occasionally have bugs. If have any problems to report please
Contact us.
Comments, feature requests and suggestions are welcome too.
Commercial Maps
If you are a business with a requirement for a map using a special set of features please
contact us for more information.
We can develop maps for a range of purposes
- Custom search channels
- Standalone reference
- Interaction to assist navigation or transactions
- Animated slideshow maps
- Educational / training maps
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