WikiMapia & Ideas Around Geoblogging
WikiMapia makes it simple to add a Google map to a web page, blog posting or a wiki. Geoblogging will become particularly interesting when mobile devices integrate with data sources backed by social networks such as Yelp and trigger events based on proximity to a recorded event -- perhaps personalized with specific, tailored event triggers.
For example, imagine a use case where your cell phone automatically triggers an alert when you walk by a restaurant where a friend, unbeknownst to you, recently dined. Your mobile device vibrates indicating not a phone call, but a "social event" triggered." After reading the review, you notice your friend is online, through some kind of mobile presence system, and video conference with your friend while peeking in through the front window of the restaurant. "So, Steve -- I was reading your review of Zachary's Chicago Pizza and I saw the photos you posted on Yelp. I'm out front and I'm going to check it out! Thanks for the tip!"
Or imagine if your mobile device automatically triggered posts back to your blog based on places you visit. For example, you configure your mobile device to automatically post back to your blog whenever you catch a Giants game or attend a concert. Or imagine while at the Giants game you're sitting in the left field bleachers and you're notified that a friend is sitting in the right field bleachers. You send a text message and decide to meet up for a drink after the game at The Ramp
