Parkopedia was created to offer a Wikipedia-like resource for users who had an interest or need for parking information. The website serves many purposes, from locating parking spots to mapping locations and expanding the customer base of garages and parking lots. Users are encouraged to review and rate ay parking locations they have used in the past. Users can also add missing parking locations, add information related to parking in the user’s community and assist with translation into the user’s language. A search tool bar allows users to search for a specific location that they would like to park in. Search results present a large, embedded Google map with a list of possible locations below. Each location includes the distance in miles from the searched location, available parking hours and the per day or hour price. A price calculator is also provided so the user can enter dates and times and estimate how much parking will cost. A mobile app version of Parkopedia is available for iPad, iPhones and iPods as well as a mobile website and SMS notification capability for United Kingdom users.

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Parkopedia was founded by the company’s current COO, Anthony Eskinazi. The application was intended to help users locate parking online. Eskinazi wanted to combine the theme of parking with the concept of an encyclopedia. The website’s motto, “helping you park,” has become even more valid today as its available locations has expanded to include more than 15 million parking spots.

Parkopedia includes many resources that could help it become the definitive informational source for all things related to parking. The application serves its niche well with information that the average user can utilize as well as ways to help those who own parking garages and lots. Through Parkopedia, users can share information on local parking spots or gather information for a trip or personal use.

The Parkopedia website uses a dark blue and white color scheme complimented by the blue and red book icon. The header features a checkerboard design of varying shades of blue. Each square contains a simple icon. Above, a narrow header bar keeps a count of the site’s current stats, which includes around 20 countries, over 5,755 towns and more than 15, 157,460 individual parking spots. The search results page are very easy to read and include a large color map and columns so the user can sort through the details and find a location that meets their needs.

Visitors are not required to register to search Parkopedia or review potential parking spaces. An account is needed to utilize all of the website’s features. To sign up, new users can click the light blue “Join Our Community” link found near the center of the page, just below the dark blue header. The registration form asks the user for an email address, username and password. After submitting the information, the user is automatically logged in and can begin using Parkopedia.

There is no cost for using Parkopedia. The website is available to all users at no cost. The users are what really helps to enhance the website and encourage growth, so this seems like a natural choice. Of course there are fees for parking at the locations found on Parkopedia, but these are handled through the company or individual offering the parking spot.

Parkopedia anyone who needs information on parking or those who have local details about parking in their area can really appreciate Parkopedia. The website helps users locate ideal parking places and gives them a place to share information learned through their own parking experiences.

• Search for parking in any area
• View Google maps as well as parking details for each search result
• Submit a parking location that is not yet listed on Parkopedia
• Reserve parking spaces online through Parkopedia
• Download the Parkopedia iPhone app

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