How do we make web maps

Approach depends on factors that are similar to how you develop conventional GISystems

  • Audience
  • Scope
  • Refresh rate
  • Collaboration strategy

New dimensions

  • interactivity
  • Realtime
  • linkages to other online resources

Group exercise!

  • Find an online map on a website that isn’t a major web map provider (e.g. google, microsoft, etc.)
    • Describe the purpose of the map
    • List any interactivity/features
    • Does the map serve its purpose well?
    • What additional features might be nice to have?