Can someone write this for me?

PerfiCut

Was wondering if someone would like to take on the task of writing a potentially short program.

What i'd like to do is post a map on my web site with markers based on the zip codes of my registered members. Using pushpin.com's map. http://www.pushpin.com/api/1.3/docs/#PClientGeocoder

They already have some pre-defined codes slips so it would be a matter of splicing and modifying.

They have a feature to creat a map and place pushpin markers based on the data in a data.xml file. This file consist of lat/long co-ordinates.

So.....

The code/program will need to take the zip code of an input form box, get the geocode lat & long coordinates. Write (update) them to the data.xml file. Then using the pr-coded html for the map that reads this datafile, and this should do it.

Can anyone help?

JPnyc

This isn't really a place to hire developers, in fact we don't allow those types of posts here. To hire someone for a project, try careerbuilders.com, dice.com or guru.com. Thanks

PerfiCut

wasnt trying to hire. Just thought someone might be willing to piece this together. I could try myself and post the code and ask to help fix it, or just ask if someone could do it for me.

If I did it, I'd probably spend an hours. My guess, it probably will take someone who knows php to do this in about 10 mins.

PerfiCut

OK,. Repost to keep everyone happy.

Can someone help me take the data from a form input using the fileds, CITY, STATE, and ZIP. Then using some kind of geocode to get the lat & long coordinates.

Open data.xml file, append the requested info to the data file using the following format.

<markers>
<marker lat="34.045" lng="-118.235">
<label><b>Marker 1</b></label>
<description>This contains info for Marker 1</description>
</marker>

Piranha

You simply ask to much. I won't do your job for you, but I am willing to help when you do a honest try and need help with a specific thing.

I can however help you with a few links:
w3schools
google
PHP manual
PHP functions list

bpat1434

also, look at www.maxmind.com and their solutions. They use IPs to determine latitude & longitude and things like city, state, and zipcode.

also look into www.zipinfo.com and www.geocoder.us as third-party programs to use in conjunction with your form.

And of course, there's www.melissadata.com/zd.html

Hope that helps you step in the right direction.