[ale] mobile updates to website

[Jeff Woods]

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Disclaimer:  I haven't used this product, but have only done a bit of
research on them (for a solo backpacking trip).  It requires an annual
subscription for their service ($100+), and it seems like they've had
problems in the past.

Preston Boyington wrote:
> I am planning a motorcycle ride for the 2nd weekend in November
> (http://tinyurl.com/42nnb6) and I have been thinking about how I could
> do updates or "markers" for where I am.  Basically I would like to take
> simple notes, snap a pic with my cellphone, email it to <site>, and have
> it update my Wordpress site.
> 
> I have been using Twitter for a text only updates while traveling, but
> for this I am thinking more along the lines of a photo blog or video
> diary.  Both of which I have no experience with.
> 
> I would love to figure out how to do a "traveled so far" feature that
> would show my path/progress and link it to Google maps.  I believe I can
> use Open GPS Tracker (http://www.opengpstracker.org/) to do a great deal
> of the grunt work, but am unsure of how I can combine that information
> with the pic and notes relatively easily.  (good chance that this will
> have to be edited manually at the end of the day.)
> 
> I suppose I need to get my Wordpress setup to handle updates via email
> firstly.  Then maybe I can figure out how to maybe get the Open GPS
> Tracker to send texts intermittently for location and get that to upload
> to my site.
> 
> Ok, all this background was given to ask if anyone is using a similar
> feature for their traveling or blogging, etc.  I will appreciate any
> suggestions.
> 
> Thanks all,
> Preston
> 

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Jeff Woods
ChoicePoint, a LexisNexis company
Sr. Software Architect
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