
I periodically read Google’s Adsense blog. Often the posts feature sites that have had success with Adsense, or tips and exploration into how to use Adsense. However I was reading through the other day and I ran across a post that explores integration of google maps into your website. I have seen google maps popping up around on different sites, however I was unaware of the sheer potential that the software had for use on websites with a bit of XML and Javascript.
For example… I have started a website called Campus Xchange, which is aimed towards college students and allows them to buy and sell items with other students on their campus. After reading this article I have decided that it isn’t only an idea but it is completely feasible (with a bit of php and xml of course) to have a Google map for each campus that is able to dynamically place where each item is being sold on campus. I have been messing around with this for the majority of the day, and I hope to have a working example up in the next few days.
I am really pleased that Google maps provides this level of flexibly for a webmaster like myself, I think it’s a great idea, and I cant wait to see the different uses and applications for it people develop in the near future. I recommend that anyone with a website or blog check out the google maps article, and explore ways you can integrate such a great program into your site.
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