How To Do Just About Everything
By eHow Internet Editor
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Sure, there are a million sites that will give you driving directions between two points. But what if you really want is a map of an area you choose? Here's how to find one.
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Castlerocker said
on 3/31/2008 Continued: After a map is completed each user can keep the map private, publish it to the public, password protect it, email it, link to it, or embed it in another website. The embedding feature is really cool because it is also customizable. The color, size, and multiple views of the embedded map can be specified. I have created over 50 maps for personal and business use. I highly recommend this product for anyone searching for a place to create custom online maps.
Castlerocker said
on 3/31/2008 The world of online mapping is changing fast and if you want to go beyond the typical driving directions and create a truly custom map for other purposes, then you will need to visit sites other than mapquest or maps.yahoo. There are several online services for creating custom online maps. Most of them use Yahoo's or Google's mapping API services for a base map and have programmed tools for cutomizing the maps. The one I have found to be the most useful, easy to use and provide the most customization features is at www.MapWith.Us. Their mapping tool allows users to add geotagged photos from their cell phones, other photos, texts, customizable paths with a variable color and fill in option, videos, music, documents, and icons (logos.) Each item can be added to "overlays" which can then be toggled on and off the map to reduce clutter. After a map is completed each user can keep the m