Google Maps has long been the go-to for web mapping, but its model has changed significantly in recent years. Since June 2018, Google requires an API key linked to a billing account (credit card) for its Maps API. The free tier was slashed from ~775,000 monthly loads to only 28,000, with costs jumping from $0.50 …
When web developers started embedding maps in websites in the late 2000s, Google Maps was the easiest option. It was free and didn’t even require an API key. That frictionless model ended in 2016, when Google introduced mandatory API keys for new projects. Two years later, the company tightened requirements even further. Google’s official announcement …
In a world where 85.74% of the population owns a smartphone, the battle between Apple Maps and Android Google Maps continues to trigger a heated debate amongst users. Each app has its own unique features that make them stand out. But which one takes the cake? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the pros …
Have you ever found yourself lost in a new city? Or struggling to navigate through traffic on your daily commute? If so, you know the importance of reliable navigation tools that can help you get from point A to point B quickly and safely. Google Maps has become the go-to navigation source for millions of …
When we launched our first version on the 27th Jan 2012, Google Maps was pretty much the only mapping API service available. It was also the most widely used map provider on the planet. A lot has changed since then. We’ve always been a fan of allowing our users to primarily use Google Maps as …
We will be launching our WordPress plugin, aptly named WP Google Maps shortly. Watch this space!