Clickatell XML Developer API

Saturday, February 28, 2009 15:47
Posted in category API

Clickatell XML Developer APIThe use of the Clickatell XML API is free, you only need to purchase message credits to send sms.You can also sign up for a trial and Clickatell will give you 10 free message credits which you can use to test the connection.

What you can do when you connect using XML:

  • XML connection supports text, Unicode, binary SMS and flash messaging.
  • It gives you support for extended length messages.
  • You’re able to use Clickatell converters to turn ringtones and logos into the correct format.
  • You can use Clickatell VCard and VCal converters.
  • Delivery acknowledgement and sender ID can be set up.
  • You will have access to gateway escalation which prompts an escalation to an alternative delivery gateway, should the message be delayed for a predefined length of time, and queuing which lets you specify up to 3 prioritised queues according to which your messages will be sent out.
  • Delivery delay gives you the ability to specify a delay of up to 7 days when sending messages.
  • You can set up batch sending.

 

YouTube API

Friday, February 27, 2009 3:56
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Youtube apiThe YouTube APIs, yes API with an s cause there are two YouTube APIs. The Data API allows you to incorporate YouTube functionality into your own application or website. You can perform searches, upload videos, create playlists, and more. The Player API will give you control over YouTube video playback on your website. Configure basic settings, drive the player interface, or even build your own player controls.

The Data API which is more for oriented towards developers who are used to programming in server-side languages, will allow a program to perform many of the operations available on the YouTube website.Search for videos, retrieve standard feeds, and see related content. A program can also authenticate as a user to upload videos, modify user playlists, and more.

The Player API will allows you to control how YouTube videos look on your site.

Google Maps API

Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:17
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googleDo you have a great website and always wanted to add something extra for your users, then you must take a look at the google maps API. But before going further please note that the google maps API is free for website that is free to consumers.

Now for example if you have a real estate website and its free for consumers then you can consider adding google maps to your website. The Google Maps API lets you embed Google Maps in your own web pages with JavaScript.”

In order to embed the Google Maps you need an API key from google. The API key will help google identify you and also have a controlled on your request.

Google has a well documentation on how to embed the google Maps using javascripts in your webpages.