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Release Schedule - Site Versions
Release schedule for updates to the site and new features, including version numbers and release dates.
Future Features
Current VersionVersion 8May, 2014Transition to Mashape for API billing and docs complete Registration process simplified Previous VersionsVersion 7February, 2013Completely new design Focus on Embedding a Map and API Usyoage Simplified home page options and paths Version 6.2November, 2012Rearranged site to focus on API and data Version 6.1July, 2012Dynamic heatmaps on all our maps Layer multiple datasets at once Version 6.0June, 2012Map and Widget Upgrades Upgraded Google Maps to V3 About 10-20 times faster maps. Half the data loaded per map request. Bike routes, photos, street view, traffic options on maps. Updated map location detection and filter interfaces. Mobile iPhone App Page detailing our free iPhone app Version 5.7December, 2011Location Auto-complete Added location based auto-complete on maps and widgets Version 5.5August, 2011API Tracking Improved our API Key tracking Detailed internal reporting on API Key use (will expose public next release after testing) Version 5.4June, 2011Bug fixes Version 5.3April, 2011Map Widgets! Exposed all of our widget options to the public. Created a Widget Builder to allow anyone to get a map for their site, no account needed. Widget usage tracking by domain, on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. Domain blocking to prevent unauthorized API Key use. Widget usage tracking and free and paid tiers. A custom 404 page. Version 5.2April, 2011Map Standarization Updated all the maps on the site to use the same dynamic map widget code that we let the public use. Slight redesign of some pages. Comments are collapsed by default and are shown in a popup now. Version 5.1.5March, 2011Location Detection Added location detection button that looks up current lat/lon and street address for modern location-aware browsers. Version 5.1March, 2011Speed Updates: Consolidated and minimized all Javascript and CSS on site Moved all static images, icons, and markers to static.yourmapper.com Version 5March, 2011Design Updates: Totally new site design, streamlined and faster Version 4.8November 10, 2010Updates: Bug fixes and speed boosts across the site. Version 4.75June 10, 2010Updates: Converted map on locatoin detail pages into a totally new embeddable widget. Added API key to the user's home page. Added API and widget tracking code, rate limits, reporting, and abuse notification. Version 4.7March 8, 2010Updates: Re-did the location detail pages (example): 1. Added a map with other dataset locations closest to the current one. 2. Map is interactive and can switch between all area datasets. 3. Added a much larger street view with nearby photos. 4. Added area walkability score via Walk Score that shows area amenities. Lists of locations are now clickable and open a popup on the map above. Version 4.6October 28, 2009Updates: All datasets that are official are now marked as such, on each of their pages and detail pages, and when they appear in a list. Version 4.5September 18, 2009New Features: Every Dataset has a new Dashboard home page which includes: 1. Links to other dataset pages 2. Heatmap of the dataset coverage area 3. Category location breakdown and percentages 4. Last 30 days chart of locations if dataset has a date range The Dashboard can also be drilled down by Category, showing the count, heatmap, and last 30 days for just one category Every Dataset has a new Datalist page which shows: 1. List of every location in the dataset in pages of 50 each 2. List of locations that could not be mapped for some reason, including link to details about this location. The Datalist can also be drilled down by Category, showing only the list of items for that category. A main Location page that starts at the national level Location pages for each State, showing statewide datasets and city links Location pages for each city, showing citywide datasets National Location page available in topnav Updates: Search Engine Optimized (SEO) and human readable links for all mobile pages. SEO links for each Dashboard page SEO links for each Datalist page SEO links for each Location page Added links for all new pages across every existing page where applicable. Version 4.2.2July 27, 2009Updates: Massive crazy update to top nav. Now has dropdown of maps in your area. Version 4.2July 13, 2009Updates: Removed all ads from header across site Moved ShareThis link down into pages Added donations and CafePress store to client page Improved speed of some queries Version 4.1June 16, 2009New Features: Added an entire Process Overview section Version 4.0.5June 8, 2009New Features: No need to know an address: Recenter search at map center button Minor updates: Fixed form validation error when creating a map List of results now sortable by column header all the time Version 4.0.2June 5, 2009Minor updates: Speed of closest markers with complex filter Catgory icon added to marker list on map detail Faster address geocoding Height and spacing of header and map Version 4.0.1June 1, 2009Minor updates: Create map page JS issue Feature: 3D Google Earth view in maps! Version 4.0June 1, 2009First launch of public facing site. New Features:
Version 3.8March, 2009Pre-release, development version of the site. Version 3.5July, 2008New private services, including embedded maps, API, Metro Mapper datafeeds. Version 3.1November, 2007Launch of private services and site at domain name, password protected. Version 3.0August, 2007First code base for site, adapted from Metro Mapper. |
