When i use the Google Maps API from within my commercial application, i have to sign-up for an API key and i have to pay fees for the usage of the Google Maps API.
What happens if i just use a link that opens a new browser window in my app?
Example:
http://maps.google.de/?saddr=Los_Angeles&daddr=hollywood
Do i have to pay fees for this, too?
Thanks in advance,
David
No you do not have to pay for such usage.
In addition, using the Google Maps API can also be free, if your Maps API implementation is generally accessible to users without charge. (Google Maps API Terms of Service)
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I have a 'landing page creator' system which my clients use to create their own landing pages.
I would like to know if it's possible to integrate the AdWords API to my system, and allow my clients to create ads directly to their AdWords account via the admin I've built?
Generally speaking, yes. There already are apps using AdWords API like Marin software, Wordstream, Altus etc.
For comprehensive overview of the tools available, see Quora.
There are also some limits of AdWords API usage.
I also belive that this broad question might be Googled next time.
I want to use google maps in my ios application can anyone tell me that from where I will get google maps framework so that i can implement it in my application.
Is is free or any cost i have to pay for google map library.
Yes, you can find here in developer.google.com and also find below github links
Link1
Link2
Go to the Google Maps API page, and check out the iOS section for further information .
Cost depends on the sort of use I think, whether you want a premium access or not. Check the link for further details.
I'd like to make use of the Google Geocoding Json api (http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=%#&sensor=false) in my iOS app, but I don´t find if the use of this URL has any restrictions and/or this may be rejected when submitted to App Store.
Thanks in advance
There are some restrictions, read the documentation in particular the Usage Limits and Maps API Terms of Service License Restrictions.
This would not be a problem for the app store. Apple does not restrict what geocode service you can use.
First thing I noticed is you are using Non-secure URL to access google geocode API, which will give no data from Google side.
Second thing, Apple has rollout some guideline during WWDC 2016 to use always secure URL if you want to access it withing from APP please check out the link so there are chances about maybe they found you are using non-secure link to communicate with web service, and your application will be rejected from Apple.
We are using Google GeoCode and reverse Geocode API within Unity using C# HTTPWebRequest class with the Secure link. our app pass out through Apple Review
Let me share my findings before asking the question.
Google Places API documentation says:
"Note: To use the Google Places API you must first request a Maps API
client ID and cryptographic key which you must use to sign your
request URLs. For information on signing URL requests, please see the
URL Authentication documentation within the Web Service APIs home
page."
The Google Places API is still in developer preview.
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/places/
We need a Client ID (required) and a Signature (required) to use
the Google Places API.
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/webservices/index.html#URLSigning
And, to get the Signature, we need a Google Adsense account to get
Adsense publisher id (required).
http://gmaps-ws-console.appspot.com/
You can find the requirements to use the Google Places API here.
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/places/index.html#Requirements
The Signup page for Google Maps API suggest that, "Your service
must be freely accessible to end users. To use Google mapping
technology in other types of applications, please use Google Maps API
Premier. See this FAQ for more information."
http://code.google.com/intl/it-IT/apis/maps/signup.html
Now, here's what i want to know.
I'm planning on using Google Places API in my iOS application. I don't
want to use Adsense. Can i still access the Google Places API for
free? How?
If i can't access the Google Places API for free, what are the costs
associated with using this service, and the available payment models?
I wasn't able to find any particular resources for this information.
Here's a specific scenario. What if my iOS application is free. The
free version uses Google Places API. But... my iOS application has
some additional features which are exposed using In-app Purchase (paid
features). The paid features do not use Google Places API. Is this
acceptable?
We opened up the Google Places API to all developers this week at Google I/O and simplified the Terms and authentication:
http://googlegeodevelopers.blogspot.com/2011/05/places-everybody-show-is-about-to-begin.html
You no longer need to sign your requests, but instead just use a key obtained using the Google APIs console. An AdSense ID is no longer required, but you will need to go though a credit card based identity check in order to upgrade from 1,000 to 100,000 request per day.
You can use the Places API in mobile apps that are free or sold online through a mobile app store such as the Apple App Store or Android Market. For fee desktop apps however will require a Maps API Premier license which will be offered once the Places API graduates from Google Code Labs.
For information on getting started, see the docs:
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/places/
HTH,
Thor
What i need to do to use Google AdWords API? Is it real that i must register at My Client Center, pay money and pass stupid tests on google testing service?
in order to use AdWords API, you need to:
have a regular Google AdWords account (not My Client Center - MCC one) with campaigns
have an MCC account... which cannot have campaigns but have an access to API
link your regular AdWords account with the MCC account
ask for API access from your MCC Account (My Profile section)
pay for API use per Google's rate sheet
... you can apply for free API usage, however this does come with a cost. This is where you need to do those stupid tests to get recognized as Certified Partner and fulfill some other requirements. And yes, you need to pay for these tests (last time I checked, it was $50 per test, there are about 4 of them for AdWords altogether, don't know how many you need to pass to get certified though).
P.S.: those 2 accounts (AdWords and MCC) cannot be combined and for some reason only the MCC one has access to API... wierd but that goes "by design" according to API Support (can't find the link at the moment).
You can use the Adwords API without having a MCC or passing any tests, even WITHOUT having an Adwords account, by using the Adwords API sandbox
http://code.google.com/apis/adwords/docs/sandbox.html
Of course this is to be used only for developing and testing purposes..
For getting Google AdWords API access you do not need to give any test.
Google adwords api is free for basic access but billing detail you need to
provide to google adwords.
you can refer this link for sign Up process and how to get approve token,
https://developers.google.com/adwords/api/docs/signingup?hl=en