The latest articles on DEV Community by Luke Seelenbinder (@lseelenbinder). https://dev.to/lseelenbinder https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F57051%2F03f16e8f-166a-4721-b8b1-03b3a06b3e4b.jpg https://dev.to/lseelenbinder en Luke Seelenbinder Fri, 04 May 2018 18:39:56 +0000 https://dev.to/lseelenbinder/show-devto-stadia-maps--google-maps-platform-alternative-19cg https://dev.to/lseelenbinder/show-devto-stadia-maps--google-maps-platform-alternative-19cg <p>Hello Dev.to 👋</p> <p>We're <a href="https://stadiamaps.com">Stadia Maps</a>, a bootstrapped provider of map tiles, static maps, and routing. We've been in operation for about a year, but only open to the public for a few months.</p> <p>We offer:</p> <ul> <li>raster &amp; vector map tiles </li> <li>static maps</li> <li>routing</li> </ul> <p>With the new Google Maps Platform pricing, we want to reiterate our commitment to transparent pricing, simple integration, and privacy-respecting services. I'll be around to answer questions as you have them.</p> <p>We also want to learn from you:</p> <ul> <li>How do you use maps?</li> <li>What do you wish you could do with a map?</li> <li>What is your biggest pain-point with using maps?</li> </ul> <p>Happy mapping! 🗺</p> maps geographicservices showdev webdev Luke Seelenbinder Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:03:01 +0000 https://dev.to/lseelenbinder/stadia-maps-simple-affordable-online-maps-for-every-app-49ea https://dev.to/lseelenbinder/stadia-maps-simple-affordable-online-maps-for-every-app-49ea <h1> <a href="https://stadiamaps.com">Stadia Maps</a> </h1> <h2> Why </h2> <p><strong>Maps shouldn't be difficult or expensive.</strong></p> <p>We founded <a href="https://stadiamaps.com">Stadia Maps</a> to address these two core issues. Most online maps are expensive, and when you have the money, difficult to implement and integrate.</p> <p>We're starting out with base and static maps and routing. By starting simple, we can offer fair and transparent pricing. As we continue to expand our services (geocoding and satellite maps are on our short list), we will keep a straightforward pricing model.</p> <p>We believe maps should serve the customer, not the map provider. Some mapping providers display maps with competitors to your business, reviews (that may be fraudulent), or their own logos alongside your data. We believe a well-designed base map is all you need to allow you data to shine. As we expand, we will continue to focus on putting your company and data first.</p> <p>That's just the beginning; we are working on several simple tools to help business owners and developers utilize maps in their web and mobile applications. Ultimately, we want to enable others to create fantastic mapping experiences.</p> <h2> How </h2> <ul> <li>We strive to provide fairly priced and transparent plans.</li> <li>We provide beautiful themes for a variety of contexts.</li> <li>We never track* or sell user data.</li> <li>We never display reviews or potential competitors (“related” businesses) alongside your data.</li> <li>We never display ads on your map.</li> <li>We are working on JS libraries to make interactive map design suck less.</li> </ul> <p>*Beyond the necessary details to implement rate limiting and similar technical measures to ensure everyone has a good experience</p> <h2> Talk to us! </h2> <p>We want to make a product people love. So talk to us: let us know what you like and dislike about current mapping solutions and our product!</p> <p><em>PS: We're having fun this month with an Olympic-themed map. Take a look!</em> :)</p> maps showdev webdev