22 Nov

Google Map is going to be Chargeable

Developers can obtain a number of ways from the Google maps platform to embed Google maps into numerous web pages. It becomes possible for them to retrieve data from Google maps also. The API that lets websites making Google maps in their website or apps is no longer free. Google desires the changes will not affect apps or websites who lightly use Google Maps. For instance ordinary hotels or restaurants will not be affected.

Loading 25000 maps per day is chargeable by Google. A considerable number of websites could be affected by this. Billions of websites are using Google maps into their sites. Shopping, travel, news and business websites will be affected with Google charges. These sectors are having the number of largest users who are using this service. If the website owners cannot pay the charges or make a deal with Google, they will not be able using Google Maps.

Google through its official map blog informed that a website beyond this limit will not work and stop straight away. Developers require time for determining the usage, decide if they are involved and also respond. Google has given three options that are available for websites which are using Google maps beyond the liming.

Google Maps Premium – It costs approximately $10000 a year with customized use of Google maps and branded maps.

Fees are $4 for 1000 page loads over the 25000 for a day or it is £10 per street view load over the 10000 for each day.

Google maps will remain free for most of the users. Approximately a small number of sites (approximately 0.35%) will be affected by the new structure of pricing. It would happen only when they exceed 25000 map loads per day.

This service will provide the competitors with a chance to reduce the price of the Internet. Google is also offering its services for the business owners like Google Business Street View. It is a 3D mapping technique that permits street view cameras inside a shop.

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