Custom Google Map....?

[Sair33]

Hi all.... I need to create a small database of places and add the locations to a map.
I've seen a few free custom Google map sites online, but they don't look very easy to use.
Does anyone know of a good free (or cheap!) way to do this?

thanks

[streetster]

Have a look at the Google Maps API v3 Tutorial...

If you've got any programming experience it should be fairly straightforward to get working... you can just iterate over the rows in your database and create Markers for each.

[mycarsavw]

As an alternative to the API route, BatchGeo has a limited tool that allows you to copy multiple points from a spreadsheet.

Community Walk offers something similar for free, although I've not used it myself.

[wasabi]

KML files probably the simplest way to go.

You could convert using something like this
http://www.earthpoint.us/ExcelToKml.aspx

[Stoo]

Alternatively upload the details into google docs, then tell it to geocode the postcode column, then export it all out as a KML file

[Zak33]

As an alternative to the API route, BatchGeo has a limited tool that allows you to copy multiple points from a spreadsheet.

I love you and want to marry you.

I can explain that to Sair easy enough and she can use it...

sheer sheer genius.

Being able to paste an excel doc with simple address columns into a website and have a unique URL created for a googlemap with icons is nothing short of genius.

So.. when you want to get hitched big boy?

[Sair33]

Thanks everyone
Much appreciated!!

[mycarsavw]

I love you and want to marry you.

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So.. when you want to get hitched big boy?

You had your chance when you went to Dover Castle