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Re: The Top 15 Web APIs For Your Site

Hisman — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:25:36 -0000

Should try Facebook API, especially with new open graph (https://developers.facebook..... And don't forget Vimeo API too for video like youtube, very easy to implement..

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Misha — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:48:18 -0000

Actually mapquest have a nice API, too. I used to use it for a while, when I still had mapping service on my site.

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muzamal — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:16:15 -0000

thank you for sharring this vlaueable information .

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Abby — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:33:38 -0000

Thank you for compiling the list of web APIs. I would say the Google maps API is the most widely used API on the web.

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Brent — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:25:58 -0000

We have a unique API that provides Telephony Data in a restful API format. There are docs on our site http://www.tirs.us and you can request access there as well.

The API provides telephony data on telephone numbers via a reverse phone append.

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Ashley Bradford — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:38:11 -0000

Thanks for the list, I'm going to add the facebook api to my site.

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Steve — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:53:01 -0000

Awesome list, Simon! I don't know where to begin. These all sound great to me. I guess it's gonna be a log night then! ;)

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Jordan — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:06:53 -0000

I Agree with the guy above about the public and intranet connections. im using google search on my website and im very happy with it.

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DnK Photography — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:32:31 -0000

One thing about these APIs you mentioned is that they add interactivity to one’s site, especially the ones from Google. I know a lot of people use the ebay and utube ones on sites also. I am also trying to learn new things using the same. Thanks for creating this list of api’s.

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dannie — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:32:19 -0000

Thanks for compiling this get list of the top 15 APIs. I really enjoy using the google search API the most out of all the rest. I'm looking forward to reading a lot more of your site in the future.

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Tym — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:46:13 -0000

i like google, flick and facebook, and i used bing maps for a project. it's nice because it integrates better with asp.net, but google maps is definetly the best

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Irfan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:16:29 -0000

Flikr is another good example and can be installed with minimal knowledge. You can share your images on-the-go with ease and you don't have to open new browser windows and deal with hassle of manual uploading; APIs are really making life easier and interesting but at times it slows down the loading time of parent websites so better test it before you go live.

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Victor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:05:15 -0000

The only API I currently use is Google Maps for customers to find my business. I've been thinking about Facebook API, but I can't find a good programmer.

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Aaron — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:06:55 -0000

Hi Simon. I really do like the facebook API. They make it so easy using FBML to add like and share buttons to pages. It would actually be great to see a like button on pingable.

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FT Smith — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:04:10 -0000

I am looking to implement a more robust search function on my site.

I would like to implement either the Yahoo or Google Search API, but I wonder if the results are limited to only pages that are indexed at any particular moment.

Does anyone know if this is how these search apis work?

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Kristina — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:03:27 -0000

This list is so wholesome and exhaustive. Great compilation.

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Angela — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:15:47 -0000

Nice article! I didn't know there were so many different APIs out there. So far, we've only used the Google Maps API for different websites. Mostly for your basis route description needs.

I'll take a look at the Flickr API for our company. Seeing as we're based in the Netherlands, the rest of the APIs aren't that interesting for us. Does anybody know if the Flickr API is easy to install?

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David — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:54:03 -0000

thanks for sharing this API. I have used yahoo as well as Google search API. Google is far more better than Yahoo.

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Nathalie — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:59:04 -0000

Google Maps is the best for both public and intranet applications. It allows you to embed map widgets in to HTML pages.

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Justin Womersley — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:16:06 -0000

Hey, nice resource. I've only currently used the google maps api (which is awesome!) I have recently made my own API, check it out on www.exchangerate-api.com , free and easy to use!

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Michael bay — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:14:01 -0000

I love ViaMichelin maps and their API, they have excellent Coverage for UK and Ireland with all great Geocoding accuracy and high customisation.

No respectable business should use a Google API for their store , shop or branch finder or locator as the directions are poor and the map lacks details. So many times Google API cannot recognise small town names or postcodes, when they do the accuracy is bad as Google do not provide Geocoding , Google only provide a basic mapping service tool.

I will stick with Michelin business mapping and may even try their web service too !

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Michael — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:58:47 -0000

The mediawiki is highly essential for any website. They can have a glossary or faq from wiki information associated to their site for the benefit of their visitors.

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Girish — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:41:06 -0000

I am ardent fan of the DIGG API and the comment spy. I am reaping great benefits out of it. I am also trying to learn new things using the same. Thanks for creating this list of api's. Your efforts are highly appreciated.

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rick — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:31:46 -0000

I like yahoo upcoming. Great for news or current events. I have to try some of the social site apis and see how they work.

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rick@32" lcd tvs — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:46 -0000

I like yahoo upcoming. Great for news or current events. I have to try some of the social site apis and see how they work.