Oct 13, 2008
UMapper – Custom embeddible mapping
UMapper makes it easy to embed Flash-based maps in your website, blog or popular social networks. If you quickly need to create and share a one-off map for almost any purpose, UMapper is a great way to do it.
UMapper home page
I like UMapper as both a technologist and as a traveler. It has one of the easiest interfaces I’ve used; I created and embedded my first map within 3 minutes.
WIth the ability to choose from map providers Google, Microsoft and OpenStreetMap, and the ability to embed maps easily into Facebook, MySpace, Blogger blogs, Wordpress (hosted) blogs, Orkut and iGoogle – as well as providing a Wordpress plug-in, there is enormous flexibility and ease of use.
There’s also the ability to add custom markers, polygons, circles and lines, making it useful for a whole set of businesses from mining companies to real-estate agents.
Import options supported include KML, GPX, and GeoRSS.
The traveler in me really liked twbr’s map, outlining his route through Africa.
I’ve also started using it over on my other blog.
UMapper: If you need to quickly create or embed custom maps it’s highly recommended.
