PlanetEye

February 3rd, 2008

New in Beta: Local Expert Guides

Juan Gonzalez

Vice President, Technology

A quick look through our website metrics is enough to conclude that our users spend about half their time in our map. We have to admit it was designed for its coolness factor and at least at first sight it is one of the most interesting features of our site. Yet, our philosophy on learning about a destination calls for deep knowledge that originates from passionate locals, so we have been working very hard to release a feature that we hope we’ll be a great research tool for travellers: the Local Expert Guide.

A Local Expert Guide represents that precious conversation that takes place hours before you go on a trip and that provides all the insider information that will shape your experience. It is based on first hand experience by people that live in these cities and is current. A small army of writers around the world are already contributing to it, but with our latest release we are bringing more advanced tools to their production process so they can generate even more compelling content. If you are into blogs you’ll probably love the new layout. If you are search engine, you definitely will think highly of us.

Of course, we’ve implemented this page with the unique PlanetEye geotagging approach. Soon, you’ll notice that as posts are written about new places, restaurants, events and others, they will be properly geotagged so you can follow the link (clicking on the little map below the post) to appreciate the location in our interactive map.

How great are our Local Expert Guides? Check out what Su-Jit Lin writes about Mardi Gras, happening right now in New Orleans. (Registration required)

2 Responses to “New in Beta: Local Expert Guides”

1. PlanetEye adds local expert guides Says:
   February 4th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
   

   [...] Local guides are what, imho, is going to make PlanetEye cool.  Yeah you want to see the sights of a city.   Sure we want to know about the restaurants and places to see, but what you really want is the inside scoop.  When is the best time to get to the museum?  Where is that little hidden gem of a restaurant you’d never walk into without knowing about it?  This is the plan for the local guides: A quick look through our website metrics is enough to conclude that our users spend about half their time in our map. We have to admit it was designed for its coolness factor and at least at first sight it is one of the most interesting features of our site. Yet, our philosophy on learning about a destination calls for deep knowledge that originates from passionate locals, so we have been working very hard to release a feature that we hope we’ll be a great research tool for travelers: the Local Expert Guide. Source: PlanetEye » Blog Archive » New in Beta: Local Expert Guides [...]

2. PlanetEye » Blog Archive » Local blogs Says:
   April 3rd, 2008 at 9:06 am
   

   [...] couple of months ago I introduced our Local Expert Guides. So far there have been over 600 articles posted for cities like Berlin, Boston, Chicago, Los [...]

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