The Danger of Google Maps :)

Stephen M. FellsIf you’ve ever used MapQuest you’ll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name ‘MapQuest’ is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke – following their maps really is like a quest.

The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn’t resist that!)

But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. As you may or may not know Google has vehicles travelling every road photographing a world view from the street, hence the name. But things happen ‘down on the street’ (just ask Shakatak) and innocent passersby are sometimes caught at inopportune moments. These are just a few, I have dozens more so let me know if you want to see them. Enjoy 🙂

Beer Gut Man
Location: 56 Bond St W, Oshawa, ON, Canada

Google Street View 1

The Unfriendly Neighbor
Location: 115 Tuscany Springs Green NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Google Street View 2

Truck On Fire
Location: 44 Robinglade Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

Google Street View 3

The Blowup Doll
Location:Square de Clignancourt Paris, France

Google Street View 4

New York Success!
Location: 218 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Google Street View 5

Man With Gun
Location: 528 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Google Street View 6

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AgencyLogic Support Series – Selecting The Default Mapping Provider for your Single Property Website

Every AgencyLogic single property Website allows you to add a ‘Property Map’ that shows interested buyers where the property is located:

Single Property Website

You can choose from one of four mapping providers. Please follow these steps to select the default mapping provider – if you have additional questions give us a call on:

(888) 201-5160

or email:

support@agencylogic.com

Step 1:

Log into your account and click the PowerSite you want to work on. You can also click “My PowerSites” to see a list of your single property Websites:

AgencyLogic Support 1

Step 2:

Click “Tools” from the top menu:

Single Property Website

Step 3:

From here a pop-up window will appear giving you one-click access to all of the most commonly used AgencyLogic features:

Single Property Website

Step 4:

Click the “Mapping Provider” link and you will see the four options:

Single Property Website

Simply select from either:

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • MapQuest
  • Yahoo!

and then click the ‘Save” button.

The Danger of Google Maps :)

Stephen M. FellsIf you’ve ever used MapQuest you’ll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name ‘MapQuest’ is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke – following their maps really is like a quest.

The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn’t resist that!)

But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. As you may or may not know Google has vehicles travelling every road photographing a world view from the street, hence the name. But things happen ‘down on the street’ (just ask Shakatak) and innocent passersby are sometimes caught at inopportune moments. These are just a few, I have dozens more so let me know if you want to see them. Enjoy 🙂

Beer Gut Man
Location: 56 Bond St W, Oshawa, ON, Canada

Google Street View 1

The Unfriendly Neighbor
Location: 115 Tuscany Springs Green NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Google Street View 2

Truck On Fire
Location: 44 Robinglade Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

Google Street View 3

The Blowup Doll
Location:Square de Clignancourt Paris, France

Google Street View 4

New York Success!
Location: 218 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Google Street View 5

Man With Gun
Location: 528 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Google Street View 6

If you enjoyed this post you’ll certainly enjoy these other ‘Just For Fun’ posts!