Mashup

= A mashup is simply a new way of looking at information. It is different types of information presented on one website. It is one or more resources presented in a different way than originally presented onto a website. =

Have you ever been to this website? @http://finditnearby.com This is a GREAT example of a mashup. I find it easier to understand what something is by using examples! This is "Find It Nearby"; it allows you to search for an item-- a pair of sneakers, a brand of clothing, groceries, other types of merchandise, restaurants etc. It takes you to a list of options including a map. This makes it a mashup- that it has the multiple resources, like websites to go to, along with a map to help you "find" your way to the item you are looking for. Neat huh? To show you how easy it is, I typed in "Coffee" in the first tab, and then "Jackson, MI" in the second tab.

Here is what I found: There are lists of different coffee venues ALL in the Jackson area. What makes this site a mashup is the combination of store names and use of Google Maps.

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