By Ken Hoetmer, Product Manager, Google Maps JavaScript APIs
We’re constantly working to build the most comprehensive, accurate and usable maps in the
world for our users--no matter where or how they access Google Maps. While millions of people
come directly to maps.google.com to search
for a nearby business or get directions, many people around the globe experience Google Maps
on their favorite website or application thanks to the Google Maps API (and some very talented
developers). In fact, today 800,000 active websites and apps are using the Google Maps API to
create interesting and useful experiences for you.
MoreThanAMap.com
To demonstrate the capabilities and features of the Google Maps API, today we’re launching a
new website called morethanamap.com.
This site showcases the unique features of the Google Maps API and how developers are using
it.
Through morethanamap.com
you’ll learn how developers can embed popular Google Maps features like Street View, public
transit directions, location data, and advanced data visualization capabilities into their
website or app. The interactive demos on morethanamap.com
show how these features are ready to be added to any website or app.
Developers can use the Google Maps API to embed Street View imagery into their
sites
With just a backpack and a
camera Google Maps team member Carlos Cuesta went
on a global tour to video blog six distinct developers who are creating thriving applications
with the Google Maps API.
Start exploring what’s possible with the Google Maps API today at: morethanamap.com.
Ken Hoetmer is Product Manager of the Google Maps JavaScript APIs, based in Sydney,
Australia. A long time Maps API developer, he claims to have been the first external user of
JavaScript Maps API v3.
