MapBuilder.net - Making Mapping Easier

MapBuilder.net a tool that helps site visitors build Google Maps. It is a basic site that explains step-by-step how to create a Google or Yahoo Map of any place, for any purpose. It is a fantastic tool for web developers and anyone in general who enjoys or needs to make a geographical map. This site is introductory, hence a great starting point for users who are new to Google and Yahoo Maps. Additional links on the homepage toolbar enhance the site. One of these such links is “Booming Maps,” or a listing of the most popular recent maps. Furthermore, the site has helpful tips listed on the homepage to assist users.

“MapBuilder.net is a Web2.0 service or rapid mashup development tool to build custom Google and Yahoo maps without any knowledge of the Google/Yahoo Maps API and JavaScript. MapBuilder provides a decent visual interface for the map building process with geocoding and import features. Also MapBuilder lets users tag locations on their maps, and then publish the map either on MapBuilder.net or their own website.”

MapBuilder.net is simple and straight-forward, but still rich with valuable information. It has the potential to assist business people and website developers who may have a need for a service such as this, but do not have the technical expertise to build a map on their own. The website does, however, appear to be very basic.

How can the website be developed to be more professional in appearance? Can more questions be added to the FAQ link to further assist users? Could a demo be of valuable assistance?