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I run https://mapchart.net https://mapchart.net . It is a simple tool that lets you create custom maps of the World, USA, Europe, UK, France and more. I treat

I run https://mapchart.net https://mapchart.net . It is a simple tool that lets you create custom maps of the World, USA, Europe, UK, France and more. I treat is as a side-project, but I am constantly adding new maps or expanding some features. The biggest advantage is that it costs almost nothing to maintain it, as it is completely client-side, so the only cost is the basic hosting plan. I launched it almost 2 years ago and right now it is the no.1 search result for queries related to creating maps and gets an occasional boost from Reddit posts or other blogs.

thetrumanshow 10y ago
I saw your work on Reddit earlier today[1], nice. I was thinking of building a mobile app to track movement and show this same data. Can't decide if its a passing fancy or not, so, maybe just a free idea for you. :) [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/5m5tj9/counties_i_have_visited_oc/?st=ixkogg4x&sh=aea13a83 https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/5m5tj9/cou...
- whiplashoo 10y ago
  I don't have any experience with mobile app development, so feel free to try something similar there!
koheripbal 10y ago
I'd love to have a global map with more granularity than just country level. Is that in the works?
- whiplashoo 10y ago
  Yes, the extremely detailed world map is coming this month! I have spent many hours on it and it depicts all first-level administrative divisions of countries. It needs some more polishing though, so please stay tuned!
kubami 10y ago
Is this profitable? What's the business model, I can only see a donation button.
- whiplashoo 10y ago
  This is a side-project, so no business model so far. There have been some small amount donations over the years and I have 1-2 Google Ads on the front page that generate a small passive income. In that way, yes, it is profitable, as the only cost is $15/mo, which is the hosting provider's plan.

thetrumanshow 10y ago

I saw your work on Reddit earlier today[1], nice. I was thinking of building a mobile app to track movement and show this same data. Can't decide if its a passing fancy or not, so, maybe just a free idea for you. :) [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/5m5tj9/counties_i_have_visited_oc/?st=ixkogg4x&sh=aea13a83 https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/5m5tj9/cou...

whiplashoo 10y ago
I don't have any experience with mobile app development, so feel free to try something similar there!

koheripbal 10y ago

I'd love to have a global map with more granularity than just country level. Is that in the works?

whiplashoo 10y ago
Yes, the extremely detailed world map is coming this month! I have spent many hours on it and it depicts all first-level administrative divisions of countries. It needs some more polishing though, so please stay tuned!

kubami 10y ago

Is this profitable? What's the business model, I can only see a donation button.

whiplashoo 10y ago
This is a side-project, so no business model so far. There have been some small amount donations over the years and I have 1-2 Google Ads on the front page that generate a small passive income. In that way, yes, it is profitable, as the only cost is $15/mo, which is the hosting provider's plan.