diff --git a/website/blocks/main.md b/website/blocks/main.md index 907a232..a3078a4 100644 --- a/website/blocks/main.md +++ b/website/blocks/main.md @@ -32,17 +32,17 @@ Yes. I'm Zsolt Ero ([twitter](https://twitter.com/hyperknot), [blog](https://blog.hyperknot.com/)). I built [MapHub](https://maphub.net/) and have been running map hosting in production for 8 years. -## Why did you make this project? +## Why did you build this project? -OpenStreetMap is one of the most important collective projects in history. It started almost 20 years ago, and today 3 million edits are made each day! +OpenStreetMap is one of the most important collective projects in history. It began almost 20 years ago, and today, 3 million edits are made each day! -Unfortunately, when you want to use the map on your website or app, you need to look for a commercial map tile provider and hope your site doesn't become too popular. Otherwise, you might end up with a $10,000 bill in a single day, like Hoodmaps did [\*](https://twitter.com/levelsio/status/1730659933232730443) +Unfortunately, when you want to use the map on your website or app, you need to look for a commercial map tile provider and hope your site doesn't become too popular. Otherwise, you might end up with a $10,000 bill in a single day, as Hoodmaps [did](https://twitter.com/levelsio/status/1730659933232730443). You can try self-hosting, but it requires a big server and a lot of time to get it right. -I waited for years for someone to offer this service but realized no one was going to make it. So, I thought I might use my map hosting experience and do it myself. +I waited for years for someone to offer this service but realized that no one was going to do it. So, I thought I might use my map hosting experience and build it myself. -I'll share more about the reasons in a future [blog post](https://blog.hyperknot.com/), feel free to subscribe. +I'll share more about the reasons in a future [blog post](https://blog.hyperknot.com/). Feel free to subscribe. ## How can this work? How can a one-person project offer unlimited map hosting for free?