This component is an essential addition to Sobi2. Where Sobi2 is an effective databasing system it really lacks a good mapping system based on search results. Corfun has nailed what people really want in incorporating the google maps with their search results and in a very customizable way. It's also css based so style it however you like! And you won't find better/faster support or answers. HIGHLY recommend this isn't a strong enough statement.

Be aware that it is not a customizable plugin for SOBI2, but a zipfile with instructions (and sources) to change the existing sobi2 files to create a map for the searchresults.

The instructions need to be followed very clearly, and even then I still needed support to get things working, it most important. It works great! To tweak things its required that you know some php, or you'll be stuck with the standard view as Corshop implemented it.

Anyway, if you have basic PHP knowledge to customise things to your needs, it is highly recommended, since not having searchresults on the map is a serious downside of SOBI2.

Support is absolutely great, just ask your question in Corshop's forum and you'll get answers within a few hours and they continues the support until it works as it should.

SOBI2 is an essential Joomla component giving you amazing flexibility when it comes to the functionality and appearance of your directory.
I was surprised to see that SOBI2 lacks the ability to show the search results on a map. This can be very frustrating. In fact, I held back on purchasing the SOBI2 Radius Search just because it didn't have the mapping functionality (This in itself is surprising - I expected to see some advancement in the search functionality.)
After doing some research on the SOBI2 forum, I came upon CorFun.
CorFun is a company that developed Google Mapping For SOBI2 Search - an addition to the SOBI2 Component.
This addition is exactly what I was missing in the functionality of my directory.
Google Mapping by CorFun is basically tweaked configuration and template files, in addition to google mapping files, and custom graphics.
The package contains a very informative list of instructions on how to update and tweak your SOBI2 settings - Very simple, all you need to do is read the instructions, and your good.
I'd like to especially mention that the support I received was (and still is...) phenomenal. After posting a question on the forum, I received a quick response from the support team, and they didn't stop troubleshooting the problem until it got solved.
I am really happy with Google Mapping for SOBI2 , and would recommend it to any web developer / business owner who uses SOBI2. This will bring life into your directory, and site visitors will be able to make more sense out of your search results.
Again I'd like to send many thanks to Glen and Jerry from CorFun for the helpful support!

After a little fine tuning, this plugin worked like a dream.

Recommend it without exception. Support is fantastic as well.

Great for sobi2 sites that have listings that are location based. (and radius search enabled)