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DATA SERVICES
Weather content generates results. By adding a Commercial Services weather datafeed, you'll generate revenue, secure return visits and increase page views. Choose an option that suits your needs: Datafeed or Ready-to-Air.
 
READY-TO-AIR
The ready-to-air option is a custom service that results in you receiving weather data that's laid out in a design that you determine - it fits your planned execution (colour, font, size, look), media and messaging requirements. In short, the updated data is "ready for prime-time" without you having to manage and process raw weather information - we take care of that for you.

Product Dimensions

    • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3

Pixel Dimensions

    • Set to your specifications (measured in the pixel).
    • File format options: JPEG, GIF, TARGA, PNG.
    • Delivery options: Available either via FTP or HTTP.
    • Files can either be pushed to clients facilities or pulled from our facilities.

DATAFEED
Our clientele subscribe to our service because of our accuracy and ease of use. We offer a wide selection of syndicated weather solutions for your web site including our popular XML datafeed service.

Product Overview
Some of the more popular products that we offer include:

  • Worldwide weather forecasts
  • Current conditions
  • Humidex/Windchill forecasts
  • Relative humidity forecasts
  • Pressure tendency report
  • Dew point forecasts
  • Ski reports/forecasts
  • Marine forecasts
  • Almanac information
  • Historical climate information
  • Maps (Satellite, current conditions, forecast, temperature, precipitation)
  • UV reports/forecasts
  • Air Quality reports/forecasts
File format options:
Your data can be prepared in XML or a delimited format (pipe, comma or tab). Clients receive an easy-to-read specifications and DTD files that make integration of our data quick and easy.

Delivery Options:
Your file will be customized to match your execution. Weather data can either be provided via FTP (push or pull) or HTTP GET.

For further information on how The Weather Network Commercial Services can help your media property please contact our Media team.