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4 pointsNetToolKit6y ago7 comments

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NetToolKitOP6y ago· 2 in thread

Someone recently asked us to build an autocomplete feature for maps, which we have done as part of our larger maps offering (geocoding and map tiles). We would love some feedback. Thanks!

egfx6y ago

Smart. I was wondering -could it work by suggesting keywords based on coordinates?

NetToolKitOP6y ago

Coordinates are required, and the results are limited by a square radius or by a postal code (hence, "starb" around one set of coordinates would return different results when centering around a different set). Let me know if that does not answer your question (API docs at https://www.nettoolkit.com/docs/autocomplete).

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pseudolus6y ago· 1 in thread

Your pricing for geocoding is very attractive, especially in light of Google's not so recent price spike. Are you operating through multiple data centers throughout the US?

NetToolKitOP6y ago

Thanks for your comment. We consider our pricing especially attractive if you consider the terms-of-use restrictions that large providers encumber their results with. (We dub our lack of restrictions "free-range geocoding".)

To answer your question, we currently have multiple (redundant) servers, but not multiple data centers. If we got a strong enough commitment (contract), we would be happy to operate in multiple data centers.

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7 comments

5 comments · 2 top-level

NetToolKitOP6y ago· 2 in thread

Someone recently asked us to build an autocomplete feature for maps, which we have done as part of our larger maps offering (geocoding and map tiles). We would love some feedback. Thanks!

egfx6y ago

Smart. I was wondering -could it work by suggesting keywords based on coordinates?

NetToolKitOP6y ago

Coordinates are required, and the results are limited by a square radius or by a postal code (hence, "starb" around one set of coordinates would return different results when centering around a different set). Let me know if that does not answer your question (API docs at https://www.nettoolkit.com/docs/autocomplete).

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pseudolus6y ago· 1 in thread

Your pricing for geocoding is very attractive, especially in light of Google's not so recent price spike. Are you operating through multiple data centers throughout the US?

NetToolKitOP6y ago

Thanks for your comment. We consider our pricing especially attractive if you consider the terms-of-use restrictions that large providers encumber their results with. (We dub our lack of restrictions "free-range geocoding".)

To answer your question, we currently have multiple (redundant) servers, but not multiple data centers. If we got a strong enough commitment (contract), we would be happy to operate in multiple data centers.

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