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Posted by Rick Brandt on 07/18/07 00:27
James Hutton wrote:
> I've completely rewritten a site that has a table of 60ish club venues
> giving contact details and addresses. I originally had the addresses
> set to create a pop-up window with a google map giving directions to
> the venue etc.
>
> On rewriting the site, I've now got the maps to open in the same
> window. The clients say they prefer the original method, yet with the
> proliferation of pop-up blockers etc this may cause problems in the
> future.
> I also note that the general concensus of opinion is that unwanted
> pop-ups are bad, so should I continue with pop-up maps, but
> ecxplicitly state "this link will open a pop-up window" or words to
> that effect.
> James
Use a popup floating div and some dynamic HTML instead. When styled just right
almost indistinguishable from a separate window, but not subjected to popup
blocking. Would require scripting be enabled though.
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