Archive for April 2008

Embed ZoomIn maps on your website

Yesterday, we released the improved feature of sharing ZoomIn maps, which allows users to embed maps on their websites, also enable users to customize the width and height of the iframe.
Here is an example, I’m using ZoomIn map to show the location of ProjectX

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Changes in Alexa ranking system causes big changes in Rankr top 100

Earlier this week, changes to the Alexa ranking system (owned by Amazon) have caused a big changes in the Rankr top 100 sites of NZ.
The big news is that TradeMe has dropped from 2 most popular site (behind) google to 4th. Others in the top 100 have traded positions.
In comparison to real traffic figures, it [...]

Google maps is the MP3 of GIS

Google maps, ZoomIn maps and et are like the MP3 of the GIS world. It has made mapping and spatial visualisation available to everyone with a browser. Just as MP3 maybe not be good enough for audiophiles, google maps is not going to be powerful enough for a lot of serious GIS work. The simplicity [...]

Congratulations to the Code Blacks

Congrats to Code Blacks, in winning the half-baked challenge. Yet again, we see that as in rugby having a home field advantage has merit.
Lots of rumours floating around about the silence of the judging panel in response to the Code Blacks pitch (except for Rowan as noted in the comments). And we heard that Rod [...]

Halfbaked Challenge – Code Blacks vs Silicon Welly All-Stars

I’m part of the Silicon All-Stars team in the webstock halfbaked challenge
Its seems like a bit of a no contest… a bunch of industry professionals (Code Blacks) vs a group of battle hardened entrepreneurs (Silicon Welly All-Stars). The excuses are already starting to flow..
The CodeBlacks have been hit with injuries and players signing to [...]