Lat Long Shows Wrong Result In Business Catalyst

hi all,

 

we created custom map on bc use lat , long point place on map. however, in case of long island result goes middle of sea. ideas on how rectify this?

 

thanks.

bc generates lat , long address , zip code fields.  these aren't accurate i've found.  basically, when save web app item, bc goes out geocoding service , submits address , zip code , in return latitude , longitudes.  i'm not sure if it's geocoding service or bc accuracy questionable, in opinion.  if can, double check address info correct.  if using 5 digit zip codes, try longer zip codes areas have accuracy issues.

 

if still run problems, suggest creating custom latitude , longitude field in web app , roll own google maps implementation.  in javascript should check custom lat , long first , use plot addresses , if don't find custom latitude , longitude pass address information google maps' geocoding service accurate plot points on custom rolled google map.

 

i've had success differnt types of addresses web apps. of web app address cases there no address information (like area 51) or have lat , long or have city name, etc.

 

you can see demo @ http://www.chrismatthias.com/demos/google-maps-web-app-demo

 

the script powers demo can @ or steal @ http://www.chrismatthias.com/js/bc-web-app-map-demo.js

 

if else has ideas how fix inaccurate lat , long bc's geocoder, please chime in find little unreliable.

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