A new phenomena is emerging on the internet in which programmers use content in corporation's websites combined and combine it with new content to create a site that is useful in a new way. A great example is "Cheap Gas," which uses Google maps information determine where to buy the cheapest gas in an area. This arrangement can easily work well for everyone involved, creating a great new tool for users everywhere, less work for the programmer, and appreciation and fame for the original site. Many large companies are recognizing this advantage and are now reaching out to those who wish to use content.
We are in the mere beginning of this exciting new concept of website "mash-ups," but already seeing innovative products from it. [I couldn't get to the WildCam Africa page, but can go back to this post if it comes back.] It is becoming easier for less skilled people to program and as such know-how becomes more common, we will see such sites grow exponentially.
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