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:
- MapQuest personalizes with My MapQuest
- MapQuest launches My Places on MapQuest 4 Mobile
- Local.com unveils enhanced interactive mapping capabilities
- Google Maps now with Street View
- Google Street View adds four cities
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click the âget directionsâ button which is grayed out by default to get instructions on traveling from A to b.
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