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MapQuest Gets a Facelift

A simplified homepage, designed to get users to the information they seek quicker, has been launched by MapQuest this morning.

Honestly, I’m such a devoted Google Maps user, that I don’t even remember what MQ used to look like.

The new landing page automatically populates a map with your location (according to IP address).  Enter an address for a map, or click the “get directions” button (which is grayed out by default) to get instructions on traveling from A to B.

The streamlined look allows users to get directions, gas prices, construction information and view live traffic cams – all from the homepage.

Below the fold you will find tools to customize your map.  You can plot out the city’s best burgers or locate the nearest coffee shop.

I don’t see myself ditching Google Maps, but I might cheat a little.  You won’t tell, right?

Related posts:

  1. MapQuest personalizes with My MapQuest
  2. MapQuest launches My Places on MapQuest 4 Mobile
  3. Local.com unveils enhanced interactive mapping capabilities
  4. Google Maps now with Street View
  5. Google Street View adds four cities

2 people thinks stuff!

  1.   Enter an address for a map .

    By cica wears lingerie on July 14, 2009 4:39 am

  2. click the “get directions” button which is grayed out by default to get instructions on traveling from A to b.

    By lulka@girlsandnylons on July 17, 2009 10:08 am

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