Awesome Netlify Updates

For about two months now I’ve had on my queue to write about some of the incredibly cool updates Netlify has released but I just didn’t have the time. I’ve been hosting this blog on Netlify for a few years now and have been incredibly happy with the platform, but the updates the past two months have been both surprising and just really freaking cool. Here’s a quick look at what impressed me. As a quick aside, this isn’t necessarily everything announced recently and you can take a look yourself at their blog for more changes. Caching Improvements # This is an area I haven’t really done much in – both on my site or elsewhere. I generally let Netlify worry... more →
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Awesome Algolia Updates (and some fixes here…)

I’ve been a huge fan, and user, of Algolia for a while now. I first wrote about it back in 2020 when I described how I added Algolia search to Eleventy. Later on, I described how one might migrate to Algolia from Lunr. All in all, I’ve been very happy with Algolia and my usage on this blog. Honestly, I feel like I’m the only one who makes use of my search page but I do so nearly daily so it’s critical to me. (And recently, a friend reached out specifically about my search and I’ll discuss that below.) The only real issue I ran into when using Algolia here was the size of my content. Algolia’s free tier maxed out at ten thousand records. That’s very generous... more →
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Google updates Maps to show how bad Covid is in your area – CNN

Google updates Maps to show how bad Covid is in your area  CNN Google adds a COVID-19 layer to Maps app to show health status at county and state levels  TechRepublic Return of Google Maps is an important step for Apple Watch  Macworld UK Google Maps to roll out new Covid-19 layer on app  The National Google Maps is getting a new layer that shows what?  GovTech View Full Coverage on Google News “map app” – Google News… more →
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Packers app introduces fan-friendly updates ahead of Sunday’s game – Packers.com

Packers.com Packers app introduces fan-friendly updates ahead of Sunday's gamePackers.comNew this year, the interactive stadium map feature on the Packers app also further enhances the gameday experience, assisting fans navigating Lambeau Field. The map helps visitors find seating areas, concessions stands and menus, restrooms, Packers … map app – Google News… more →
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Google Maps Updates: What’s New on the App? – Heavy.com

Heavy.com Google Maps Updates: What's New on the App?Heavy.comAccording to Boy Genius Report (BGR), the Android app makeover was first revealed at Google I/O 2018, but not made available to all users until late June. The new design includes interface changes, rounder buttons, more colorful icons, different text …Google Maps' location sharing will now share your phone's battery status, tooTechCrunchGoogle kills off the flat earth: Maps app now zooms out to show a 3D globeDaily MailGoogle Maps location sharing now also shares your phone's battery lifeThe VergeVentureBeat –Engadget –Economic Times –Android Policeall 186 news articles » map... more →
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Google Maps Updates Mobile Apps With ‘Lists’ to Keep Track of Favorite Places – Mac Rumors

Mac Rumors Google Maps Updates Mobile Apps With 'Lists' to Keep Track of Favorite PlacesMac RumorsGoogle Maps today updated its iOS and Android apps with a listing feature that lets users save and add their favorite locations to customized lists, which they can subsequently share to friends and family. Once a list is created, users can also follow …Google Maps app now allows you to create & share places you want to visit [Video]9 to 5 MacGoogle Maps adds feature to create and share bucket lists with friendsTNW (blog)Google lets users get social with MapsComputerworldBGR –Mashable –YouTube –Google Blogall 119 news articles » map... more →
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