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Instant Google Map Maker Starter

By : Limoke Oscar
Book Image

Instant Google Map Maker Starter

By: Limoke Oscar

Overview of this book

Geographic information is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. Sourcing and making a reliable geographical directory and database of the places we love, let alone one online, is a very expensive undertaking. However, with Google Map Maker, you don't have to worry about the cost. Google provides a platform where individuals and communities can collaborate to put the places they love and know on the map for everyone to see and use across the world online, all for free."Instant Google Map Maker Starter" offers a simple approach to getting started with Google Map Maker with clear and uncomplicated examples and diagrams to take you through the process of creating and sharing your first map. This is meant to help you realize the full potential of this free web mapping platform for both your community and your business.This book will help you out with discovering what Google Map Maker actually is, what you can do with it, and why it's so great for you, your business, and your community. You will find out more on Google Map Maker such as the countries supported, the system requirements including supported browsers, and some known issues. You will also be able to create point, polygon, and linear features and to create maps of places you know and love. You will also be able to understand how to review and moderate edits made by other mappers in Google Map Maker, and share edits , maps, and directions. "Instant Google Map Maker Starter" is a simplified guide that will help you quickly create online maps of the places you know and love, to be shared by everyone in the world on Google platforms.
Table of Contents (7 chapters)

System requirements


Assuming local expertise, knowledge, and interest in your area, it is fairly easy to get started with Map Maker. You need a computer, a good Internet connection, and a modern browser to start mapping with Google Map Maker. Recommended modern browsers that provide best experience include:

You can make use of secondary data and information such as topographical maps, town plans, GPS data, and so on, but remember all the input has to be done manually and that the data should not violate any copyright or personal privacy. Note that Google Map Maker enforces a strict policy where addition of personal and private data is prohibited and, in most cases, is removed/reported instantly by Regional Expert Reviewers or Advocates.

Lastly, remember that Google Map Maker is available in 185 countries. You can create/edit features in Google Map Maker from only these countries. For a full list of supported countries, visit www.support.google.com/mapmaker/answer/1555415?hl=en.