Yahoo! Local & Maps Blog

As proclaimed yesterday by c|net, “The Webware 100 awards recognize the best Web 2.0 apps.” So, it’s my pleasure to share with you that Yahoo! Maps has been named a winner in the Reference category for 2007.

We’ve made a number of improvements in the last few months, including an improved mapping platform, better design, mobile offerings, and new international streets and satellite imagery. While we’re always excited about the direction our product is headed in, we still count on your feedback to make the product more useful and easier to use. We will continue to improve the technology, interface, and features that matter to you most, particularly focusing on being the most accurate mapping service available.

More details on our award win and the other 99 top Web 2.0 apps can be found here.

We hope you’ll continue to help us make Yahoo! Maps the best mapping system out there. If you haven’t yet used the Yahoo! Maps and Local suggestion board, check it out.

Cheers!

Michael Lawless, Sr Product Manager, Yahoo! Maps

As many of you know, Where 2.0 was earlier this week and Digital Earth 5 is next week. Bridging the gap, Yahoo! is hosting WhereCamp, a free ‘unconference’ at the Yahoo! Sunnyvale campus, focusing on all things Map and Geography related. The fun starts Saturday morning at 10am, bring a sleeping bag and spend the weekend if you dare.

Check out more info on Yodel or in Upcoming, or just sign yourself up on the WhereCamp Wiki.

Cheers!

Mike Lawless, Sr Product Manager, Yahoo! Maps