said by Tenar:Yes, it can be done. I've done one for my company. You can use the google maps API and you will need a database to store the Latitude and Longitude of the addresses. I don't think what you are asking for is a Mapplet, just normal google maps.
Google API can do a search on the addresses entered and return the Lat and Long of the address (geo coding). Store that in the database.
You are only allowed something like 5000 lookups per day so if your site will get a lot of traffic then you will have to buy your key. Storing Lat and Long means you don't need to look up addresses as you display them, only when you are entering.
You can sign up for a free Google maps API Key. keep the key and use it or pass it to your web developer.
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code.google.com/apis/maps/The google maps API uses javascript to display the maps and retreive addresses. If you are handy with JS or if you have a developer who is, these links may be helpful:
Google Map API ConceptsGoogle Maps API examplesGoogle Maps API Referencethis topic might be best moved to web developers forum, you might get some more help there.
Edit: I should add, the "pushpins" are just a feature of the normal map API. The "bubbles" just display normal HTML code.
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code.google.com/apis/maps/docume···ure.htmlYou can use the API to make them look however you want.
This site has a bunch of tutorials
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econym.googlepages.com/index.htm Ok that is some very helpful info. Do you happen to know if its possible (witout too much effort) to have data entered by a visitor populate your map with a pushpin and some comments? That is what I am ultimately looking to do.
