Thursday 16 April 2009

DanceWeb Google Maps Substantially Enhanced

The existing Google Maps, displayed at the bottom of the page for all individual Venue and Class / Events, have now been significantly improved:

1. "Get Directions" Added

There is now a direct link to Google's own map site, that allows you very easily to get directions to the venue, and plot a route, for a journey by car, walking or even public transport (if the data is available to Google).

2. Google Map Search Box Added

There is now a search box near the bottom of the maps. You can therefore search for businesses and map features that are approximately within the bounds of the displayed map. So you could key in "Inn" or "Restaurant" etc.

3. The Map Style Conforms to Google's Own Style


The "user interface" style now automatically tracks the style used by Google on their own map site. You can also use the standard interface: e.g. you can zoom just by rolling the mouse wheel.

John Walton
DanceWeb Webmaster
http://www.danceweb.co.uk

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