Make a custom My Map in Google Maps

Make a custom My Map - Google Maps Help: " . . . With My Maps, you can create and share maps of your world, marked with the locations, routes and regions of interest that matter to you. Sign in with your Google Account to get access to this feature. Create a map: Sign in to Google Maps. Click My Places at the top left panel. Click Create Map. . . . " (read more at link above)

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View the inside of a business

Google users in India can view the inside of a business on their computers or phones, accessible through a regular Google search--

Google gets down to business - The Hindu: "Google Inc. announced the launch of its Google Business Photos programme in India with the release of thousands of new indoor images of businesses. The global programme, which is part of its Maps project, typically offers users a virtual tour inside the businesses through interactive 360-degree imagery created using Street View technology. According to Google’s press release, the company worked closely with thousands of businesses to pilot this programme with restaurants, bars, retail stores, showrooms and boutiques. So, now Google users in India can view the inside of a business on their computers or phones, accessible through a regular Google search, Google Maps, and the Google+ local pages. What interested businesses can do is get their interiors captured and load the interface with images of displays on the storefront, such as business hours, rating details, credit cards accepted, and posted menus. These photos can help customers get a better sense of what a business has to offer and what sets it apart from others, the release explained."


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Practical aspects of developing Google Maps applications

Streamed live on Nov 20, 2012 - Google Maps Developer Relations Team members Mano Marks and Brendan Kenny discuss practical aspects of developing Google Maps applications. In this episode, Mano and Brendan will delve into common mistakes people make in developing Maps applications.

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Building footprints in Google Maps

Google Lat Long: Expanded coverage of building footprints in Google Maps: "As we go about our daily travels, we often rely on buildings to orient ourselves, locate landmarks and navigate from place to place. So today, we’re expanding the coverage of building footprints that are already available in Google Maps. Now, you can see 25 million new building footprints that have been added to Google Maps on desktop and mobile across major metropolitan regions in the United States, including Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and the San Francisco Bay Area. This expansion is part of our ongoing effort to provide you with maps that are as comprehensive as possible."


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Maps We Like and Why We Like Them (video)

Paul and Chris talk about their favorite maps, why they like them, and how they find cool maps.

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