Early solo web product IntMap maps global data on a globe
IntMap is a web platform for exploring world data on a globe-like map instead of a flat map. The idea started from news, with the belief that global events would be easier to understand if they were placed directly on the world map. The product is not meant to be mainly a news app.
It is meant to let people the world through different layers, maps, , and related information based on their own curiosity. The main experience is turning layers on and off, moving around the world, and slowly noticing patterns rather than checking one dataset. The project is still very early, with about 13,000 lines of code, 6 ed users, $0 revenue, and almost no traffic once Reddit fades.
A widget system and more map layers were added recently.
Key points
- IntMap lets people world data on a globe-style web map.
- It uses layers, maps, , and related information to support exploration.
- The original idea came from making global news easier to understand on a map.
- The project has about 13,000 lines of code, 6 ed users, and $0 revenue.
- Traffic almost disappears after Reddit drops.