The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography The Business of Web Maps
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Sep 8, 2022 Jonathan Wagner, Creator of Scribble Maps, talks about the journey of Scribble Maps from a hobby project to a successful business. They discuss monetizing web maps through ads, the utility and use cases for 3D web maps, building products vs offering services, popular maps and spinoff products, and building a viable competitor to QGIS and ArcGIS. Jonathan also shares advice for startups in the industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Journey of Scribble Maps from Hobby Project to Successful Business
01:53 • 2min
Monetizing Web Maps through Ads
04:13 • 15min
The Utility and Use Cases for 3D Web Maps
18:52 • 16min
Building Products vs Offering Services: Challenges and Opportunities
35:22 • 2min
Popular Maps and Spinoff Products
37:27 • 3min
Building a Viable Competitor to QGIS and ArcGIS
40:43 • 10min
Wrapping up the Conversation on Web Mapping Business
50:25 • 2min