Major changes to iMap 2.7 include:

• iMap is project-based. You can now create a project for each site you have in iWeb.
• You can now verify either by uploading the HTML file or adding a meta-tag.
• Meta-Tags are being added 2x as fast with less errors.
• iMap has been localized into German. Anyone interested in localizing iMap then please contact us at the above email address.

We are expecting to push this update out to everyone by October 19th.

• “Create” button now works by hitting “Enter.”
• Addition of meta-tags occasionally failed with Google Verification files. This has now been fixed..
• Corrected “Help” menu items to include new video tutorials.
• Enhanced speed connections with MobileMe/.Mac.

If you have problems updating, let me know. Keep in mind it’s always best to run the latest version of iMap.

This is the second part to the tutorial. It explains how to use iMap in conjunction with the Google Webmaster Tools: how to get a Google Webmaster Tools project, how to verify your site and add a sitemap. All this will ultimately help you to show up on Google.

If you haven’t watched the first tutorial just yet, then go ahead and do that first.

So, if you want to see how you can efficiently use iMap with the Google Webmaster Tools, then go ahead and launch the video tutorial:

Launch Tutorial

Get to the Google Webmaster Tools!

If you run into any problems, then do not hesitate to contact me. You can find a contact form on the contact page.

Looking for cool iWeb Templates? Go here.

If you want to learn how to create a verification file for the Google Webmaster Tools and use the Tools, then take a look at the second part of this tutorial.

So, if you want to see how iMap functions and how easy it actually is to use it, go ahead and launch the video tutorial:

Launch Tutorial

If you run into any problems, then do not hesitate to contact me. You can find a contact form on the contact page.

I hope this tutorial is much clearer and just gets across how to efficiently use iMap.

If you want to continue right to the second part of this tutorial, here you go.

Looking for cool iWeb Templates? Go here.

• The helpbook has been heavily improved. It now includes a whole documentation, FAQ as well as a written guide for the online video tutorial.
• iMaps interface buttons have been modified to get enabled/disabled according to their usage.
• Full support for MobileMe (and still .Mac)
• iMap can now be controlled via shortcuts. Read more about them in the helpbook.

Those were some of the changes that you are actually “seeing.” Here is a list of some bugs that got fixed:

• Fixed the bug with no copy/paste
• Fixed the bug where iMap failed to add Meta-Tags due to the Google Verification file.
• Fixed the bug where iMap gave the message it was not supported by the architecture.
• Fixed the bug that iMap adds the Google Verification file into the sitemap. Google Verfication, index and all other unimportant HTML files are no longer included in the sitemap.
• Many other minor bugs fixed…

I hope you enjoy the new update. Though, don’t be to happy … iMap 3 is on it’s way.

After having received some feedback from another developer, I went into heavily improving the backend coding of iMap. iMap has been made more stable and better working in nearly all processes. The only thing that still lacks is a stunning interface. Though that will come with version 2.6. The new version of has three main new enhancements:

• iMap now has a full helpbook that will help you in understanding the errors and getting rid of them without sending me a mail.

  

• iMap has now been updated to support MobileMe as well. You just have to select your option in the preference pane in iMap.
• iMaps backend has been heavily improved. One of the improvements is a complete log system. iMap now logs every action it takes. Whenever you get an error, iMap will log it. You can then mail me these logs and I’ll look into fixing the problem or helping you out.

The update is downloadable via iMap itself. If you have automatic updates set in iMaps preferences, it will automatically notify you of the update. Otherwise you can just select “Check for Updates…” from the “iMap” menu item in iMap.

Enjoy the update!

• Meta-Tags issue fixed
• Snippets window added
• A preference window added with several options:
  » Choose to create your URL with or without your site folder if you publish to a folder
  » Choose how often you update your sitemap
  » Create Robots.txt files for or against Google
• Sparkle updating service

As always, updates will be sent out via email.

Update: A little bug-fix for the meta-tags end missing is now corrected as well. Thanks Ann for pointing that out! Thus, iMap 2.4 is already out!

I’ll try to fit it some time to work on the site and software whenever I can – but I can’t make any promises that I will do anything this or the next week!

At last, this was the bad news. Now to the good news. iMap 2.3 Betas are running well and lot’s of you are testing it quite harshly. Looking forward to any feedback. The new version should come next week – but because I am busy, this can change drastically! Though, since the beta is close to finish it will not take that long!
Same goes for iWebExpander. It’ll get the same “editing-methods” that the new iMap has and thus it will be better as well. Of course, testing first!

Pssst – A new design for the site is coming up as well!

Now, iMap and iWebExpander are having some issues with the TimeOut error if you use .Mac.

The reason for this error is that .Mac is simply to slow. Thus, my software is not receiving any answer and so freezes. I’ve recommended to use a faster Internet Connection – but still, people get this error. I am also tired of answer a zillion mails about this. So – I will fix it once and for all.

I have had an update ready for quite a while – but I am planning to make a better fix. This fix will get rid of this error for 100%! So bear with me. I am planning to release the updates next week.

No need to worry!

Update: It’s solved! Updates will be sent out next week.

So why don’t you vote iMap up along with all the other apps you like.

Vote for iMap (And Other Apps)

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