Hey guys, as some of you know I've been reviewing and providing info for local coffee shops here in Northern Ireland and had created my own google map, pulling results from
google docs
Having talked with espressoSquirrel I've pulled in the map locations from the his google map to create one map to rule them all
I've recently setup a form on my site (which can be used on any site) to allow users to submit a new cafe, address, opening hours, wifi etc, adding a new location on the map you can see it for yourself over at
Exile Coffee I also have an iPhone webapp in place at
ireview allowing new cafes to be added on the move.
My plan for the site is to eventually add a filter so you choose that you want to see all cafes open late with wheelchair access etc, I just have to get my head round the google maps API first. I've also started working on iPhone app it'll locate you on a map and then show the nearest good coffee shops, again only held up by my brain melting.
I know at the moment my map markers have a review score, in the next couple of days I'll be moving away from that and using, a short written review instead (which registered users can also add) linking to a blog post which will allow others to comment.
Just wanted to get feedback from you guys, and see what you thought.
Andrew