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In the system we are working with maps too. This is a mix of handmade ones and google maps. To show you the regions (states, kantone, bundeslaender, bezirke) etc. - we are using handmade ones. An kml file from google to display the border of the regions would be too large (too long loading time of the single map). Step by step we will integrate the handmade “region maps”. After germany you will now see the maps for austria and switzerland. This is because of we have in europe the european championships in soocer (EURO 2008).

Already designed and only has to be technical implemened is the “region map” of the US - with alle the states.

For all other countries we need from you a list of the regions within your country and a map as an example. Feel free to get in contact with us. We are not that rich - but we do not let you participate for nothing ;o).

Ok - you can search for the accommodation be using the maps:

or using the city full text search:

or - if you have the user name - search for this one:

Then you are using the anonymous messaging system for contacting each other:

You exchange personal details for your self. You have a great time as a guest or as a host. But now? We are just in front of finishing the confirmation of an accommodation - the real guestbook. Here the first screens (german - the english translation will be made after having the ok from the team).

Arghhh - today we want to launch the full text search. But yesterday we made the error installing Adobe updates. Never do this! Now dreamwever was crashing during start up. This took hours.

But finally we have the fulltext search for accommodations (cities) implemented. We are waiting for the english translation. (My english is too bad to shown up on belodged.com). So the search should be online tomorrow.

What we will do more today? We will take a look through the bugs, which where mentoined during the testing process as a “suggestion”. There are about 30 of such “friendly bugs”. Here a small screenshot:

We are awaiting your input, suggestions and comments on the discussion board on belodged.com !!

Ok - the Blogsystem is online. Goal: Everybody from belodged.com can own his personal blog. We started with a small hosting package - for sure - it’s for free for belodged.com members. Lets check what YOU will do with this. If we need more - you will get more ;o) . It will take some days to fully configure the whole system and make it avaible for belodged.com members.

Plugins / Features / Functions:
We will start the blog system with a minimum amount of plugins. Please feel free to join the discussions on http://www.belodged.com . Request your plugin / function there.