Location Scout Resource: Frappr - In 2006 I was exploring a number of interactive maps mashups that could be used by a location scout. Frappr was a free online interactive maps service. It seems to be on (long term) “sabbatical” now. “Frappr” is “web2.0-speak” for “friend map” Frappr - About Us In 2007, Platial acquired Frappr! Read about Platial here

Frappr! Maps are like a triple mash-up of an online guest book, a hit log and a map — three services that, combined, create a fun and visually appealing environment that will keep Web site visitors coming back for more..

Platial was a collaborative, user generated, cartographic website. It was founded in 2004 by Di-Ann Eisnor, Jake Olsen, and Jason Wilson. Platial, Inc. was headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Platial was used by hundreds of thousands of people globally to share and associate relevant content with geographic places of interest. Platial claims 25% of the web’s map widgets, used on over 10,000 sites. On October 18, 2007, Platial acquired Frappr!, another social mapping website, increasing its total user-generated locations to more than 100 million. On February 27, 2010 Platial announced that the service would be closing down within a few days.