How about a FAQ? The site used to have a tutorial on how to set up and then download and allowed a choice of resolutions, now there is no choice, and very little information about what you will be downloading- what is the .png resolution being supplied? And the purchase page claims there are GIS export tools available- if so where do I find them. In general, I find that the improvements to the site are all cosmetic and actually seem to have reduced the functionality. The site map is pretty useless, and I notice there is no email address or web page for customer service or support, so if there is a problem with a downloaded image, the purchaser is just out of luck. Ditto if you have questions about the site function.

Hey Teresa,

The changes to the website were hardly all cosmetic. However, some of your criticisms are valid. I have added additional information under the 'Examples' page.

I would like to point out however, that we always make a point to contact first-time buyers personally by email, and that our phone number and postal address were always available on our receipts.

Just a couple of things that came to mind...

1. Most of the locations I've checkout out only have imagery dating back to the 1950s. I'd like to see aerial/satellite imagery from much farther back in time... Perhaps to the 1800s or even earlier. I think my street was an Indian trail in the 1600s before the Spanish missionaries arrived and turned it into Sepulveda Boulevard. I'd like to do a slide-compare on that!

2. After you add a much deeper history (see number 1 above) - add the ability to drag a little icon-dude onto the Indian trail and see the street view.

3. When adding content for previous decades, have pilots use better cameras as most of the old stuff just doesn't have the resolution as the newer photos.

Hi Caleb,

We're on the same page. Our time machine is under development. It's our hope to go back in time using modern cameras. LOL

-Brett

Hi Guys,
Love the site ! Is there a way to save "favorite places"?
Is there a way to have the splash screen ( the one of the entire country) have the option of displaying a specific place ? Sorta like "My Starting Place"

Hi Vernon,

Nice ideas. It is something we might consider in future roll-outs.

-Brett

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