Strengths of Web Maps

Easy to:

  • keep up to date
  • distribute
  • personalize
  • collaborate

Cheap

  • diverse array of open source software

Different types of data

Integration with other types of info online

Weaknesses of Web Maps

Steep learning curve for advanced work

Not necessarily best platform for complex computation

Different platform types means many things to learn

Having info online means security/maintenance concerns that differ from conventional GIS