Since Facebook has introduced the option to add large cover images to the timeline, it has become an extremely popular feature. Now there is a web-app to use a map of a place as the cover image of your timeline. Created by Technologies Evangelist, Simon Madine, Covermap.me gives your Facebook timeline a very distinctive and a very personal look.
When asked about how he got the idea for this innovative website, Simon answers to a blog :
A little while ago, Facebook introduced timeline cover images where you could upload a large image to appear at the top of your Facebook profile page. Naturally, my first thought was “Maps!” so I uploaded a Nokia Map centered on Berlin (where my office is based). After a couple of people comment that they like it, I realized I could make it into a fun little web service where people could do this automatically.
When you sign in to covermap.me with your Facebook account, it shows you a map the same size and shape as the Facebook cover image with your profile picture in the bottom left. It tries to centre on your current location but you can search for anywhere. Once you’re happy with the map position, the next step allows you to choose between different map tile styles – standard, terrain, public transport networks, etc. When you’ve picked a style you like, another button press will upload the image to Facebook and ask you to confirm that you want to set it as your profile image. Cool, isn't it?
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