Abstract: A method for depicting location attributes in a map environment. The method includes receiving a request for parameters about a first type of location. The method includes determining a first set of directional arrows, where each directional arrow is associated with a location and has a first set of properties based on the parameters about the first type of location. The method further includes determining a selection of a first directional arrow, which is associated with a first location, from the first set of directional arrows. Modifications to the first set of directional arrows are made based on the selection of the first directional arrow.

Abstract: System receives request from user for decision making options, and provide gameplan document that suggests accessing first and second data source to collect options. System extracts first data records set from content copied by user from first data source, and inserts first data records set in first table in gameplan document. System extracts second data records set from content copied by user from second data source, and inserts second data records set in second table in gameplan document. System inserts combined data records set, based on first data records set joined with second data records set, in combined data table in gameplan document. System enables user to identify candidates, for options, in combined data records set in response to user commands. System determines overall scores corresponding to candidates, based on applying criteria, scored by user, to each candidate. System outputs candidates, ranked based on corresponding scores, as decision making options.

Abstract: A system that enables searching for representing listings for accommodation reservations on a map is described. The system receives, by a network site of a listing network platform, input comprising search criteria associated with a geographical region and identifies a plurality of listings matching the search criteria. The system identifies a first subset listings of the plurality of listings that is each associated with a respective location that is within a boundary associated with the geographical region and a second subset listings of the plurality of listings that is each associated with a respective location that is outside the boundary associated with the geographical region. The system visually distinguishes the first subset of listings from the second subset of listings on a map-based graphical user interface (GUI) that represents the plurality of listings matching the search criteria.

Abstract: A system receives a query from a user specifying a geographic location at which the user wishes to obtain data relating to travel experiences. The system obtains a first score associated with a first travel experience and a second score associated with a second travel experience, the first score being different than the second. A score is based on at least one quality indicator of the experience. The system defines a plurality of differently-located virtual boundaries around the travel location, each successive boundary indicating an area located at a greater distance from the travel location. The system then displays to the user a list of experiences, wherein the experiences are rank-ordered before presentation to the user. The rank ordering of experiences is dependent on both the virtual boundary into which the experience falls and the score associated with the experience.

Abstract: A flexible listings search system can receive and return results for flexible listing searches. For example, the system can perform micro-flexible searches (e.g., plus or minus a few days) or super flexible searches (e.g., a time span in one or more months), using listing arrays that can be rapidly accessed to efficiently identify and return results. The search system can perform flexible destination searches for different categories of accommodations for display in a viewport.

Abstract: A flexible feature and location-based listings system can provide accommodation listings using different feature categories and a location of the searching user. The returned listings can be modified upon providing the listings to a searching user. The returned listings can be modified in response to selection of a first feature category and re-modified in response to a second feature category in an expanded geographic search area.

Abstract: A cost-focused determination of whether to deliver an electronic advertisement or notice to a particular user can be made through a cumulative consideration of the predicted return on investment over each of a plurality of electronic channels. A plurality of channel-specific budget values are calculated for the user, one for each channel, each setting an upper spending limit for advertisement to the user over that channel based on the user's information and their activity on the channel. A global budget is calculated for the user using a weighted aggregation of the channel-specific values, information about the user and their activity with the advertiser, and consideration of “overlap” effects of advertising to the same user on several channels. When managing whether to deliver an advertisement over a channel, if the channel-specific value is lower than the global budget, the advertisement is delivered, and the global budget is decreased by a complementary amount.