Comments on: Death Of Paid Classified Listings

By: Thomas Shaw

Thomas Shaw — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:42:11 +0000

I also found this other instance of googlemaps in search:

http://www.jobs4careers.com.au/job/mapsearchv1.php

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:41:41 +0000

Geoff. I do have a revenue model and business plan. I am sure you have soon good thoughts on this so feel free to send me an email.

Thomas. I would like to hear more about your thoughts on job search by map. I did create baseestate.com. BaseEstate was based largely on the idea that Google Base would one day come to Australia. Needless to say, I am still waiting. If Google Base comes here, BaseEstate may be revived.

By: Thomas Shaw

Thomas Shaw — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:01:11 +0000

Hi Craig, It was actually me who started up the discussion about job search via maps. I would be happy to send you some of the discussions around it.

Were you the creator of baseestate.com??

By: Geoff Jennings

Geoff Jennings — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:51:26 +0000

Hi Craig

Congrats on launching your site http://www.jobtree.com.au

Seems to function well and is simple enough looking. Have you got a revenue model sorted out?

I can’t stop singing, “Tie a yellow ribbon round the old job tree…”

Cheers
Geoff

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:46:36 +0000

I am unconvinced of the value of Google Maps integration with jobs sites. I have previously done integration with Real Estate sites and it works well. The reasons I don’t believe it works well with jobs is:
1. The location of the job you are looking for is not as important. Anywhere within a 10 mile radius is close enough for most people.
2. Most job ads are placed by agents who are reluctant to release details of the company until you get given an interview.