Many people know MapQuest as the leader in online
mapping software as well as a great place to find
accurate maps and driving directions. However, this
versatile website has recently added many tools that
will make it both more user friendly and more portable.
Maquest also has recently developed features that allow
website administrators to add the functionality and
technology of maquest to their own sites.
The first new feature of maquest is MapQuest 4 Mobile.
This program lets users take the mapping software of
maquest just where they need it—out on the streets. If
you have a cellular phone with online capabilities or an
internet-ready PDA, you will be able to get the maps and
driving directions you need from any area with cell
phone access. Your choice of real time aerial maps and
interactive maps, both sized to fit neatly on your cell
phone’s screen, make it easy to find what you need.
Maps are just the beginning with maquest, though.
Have you ever needed to find a restaurant in an
unfamiliar area? Maquest can tell you where to find food
from just about any cuisine you are craving, and they’ll
even use their superior mapping software to give you
clear, turn by turn driving directions. Do you want to
avoid traffic jams and backups while driving in an
unfamiliar city? Maquest will tell you on your cell
phone or mobile device how to navigate around these time
wasters. Thanks to mapqwest, you can navigate any city in
any corner of the world like it’s your own hometown.
If you’ve ever been lost in an unfamiliar place, you
know what a stressful and frightening situation this can
be. Thanks to maquest, you need never be in this bind
again. The “Find Me” feature offered by maquest will
locate you, tell you where you are, and tell you how to
find your way back to the route of your choice. This can
help you avoid many dangerous situations. It also saves
you the embarrassment and trouble of finding a local
person to give you directions that are likely confusing
and inaccurate.
Running out of gas is never convenient or fun, but how
can you find a gas station quickly in an unfamiliar
place? Once again, map qwest has the answer. Not only can
it tell you how to get to the nearest gas station, it
can tell you where to find the cheapest gas station in
your particular area. At a time when gas prices seem to
rise every second, finding affordable fuel can make all
the difference in your travel budget.
If you are a website administrator or owner, maquest
hasn’t forgotten you. You can now add maps and a variety
of mapping tools to your website. If you think this will
take a lot of time or skill, think again. These useful
tools are available in a variety of formats, including
Flash, Java script, and C++. All it takes is cutting and
pasting to add these professional touches to your
website in just a few seconds.
Regardless of your situation and capabilities, maquest
offers a wide range of features that are sure to enrich
your life. Because they are always coming up with
something new, you should check back regularly for the
latest information and updates.
