The cool thing about our global Internet is that companies in Japan get site visitors from Saudi Arabia and NGO’s in Argentina have hits from people in Estonia. Maps.
amung.us is a nifty looking widget that website managers can plug in to find out where in the world their visitors are coming from. The best part is the map on the website that gives a visual idea of the global nature of the specific site. The map is live and makes updates without having to reload the page. There are over 1,000 configuration options and site managers can personalize their map with different backgrounds, location markers and color schemes. Maps can appear in two different sizes to accommodate websites with more or less clutter. In addition to mapping out user location, this widget also reports important statistics such as browsing behavior, but this information is open to the public. It is possible to find ways around letting all users see the specific stats but it is slightly technical.
maps.amung.us In Their Own Words
“With maps.amung.us you get to see exactly where your site visitors are from – live! Our maps update themselves on your site without having to reload the whole page. That’s right, ditch your static map service and try ours.”
Why maps.amung.us It Might Be A Killer
This could just be website clutter, but if global interaction is relevant to the theme of the website then rock on. These maps have great graphics, are low maintenance and can also lead to more intelligent audience marketing and brand extension.
Some Questions About maps.amung.us
How can the statistical information be hidden from the general public? 
