8. My MapQuest – so how do I get started? First you have to sign in using your AOL screen name, AIM/ AOL mail ID or your OpenID account. But if you don’t have one if these options – it’s easy to sign up…
9. My MapQuest – so now I’m signed up – now what? First you need to enter your Settings… Enter your favorite Locations and save one as your default…
10. My MapQuest – now enter your cell and vehicle info! Take MapQuest with you…enter your cell numbers once to send your personalized maps to yourself, friends and family. Enter your vehicles and we will calculate your MPG and calculate the cost of any trip based on your vehicle. 303-123-4567
11. My MapQuest – so what benefit do I get from entering my vehicles? On the Directions page, enter your “To” and “From” locations and your driving directions results will display a button called “Fuel Cost”. Click on “Fuel Cost” and you will be shown the estimated fuel cost for your trip based on your default vehicle in My MapQuest …pretty cool! We can calculate the cost of your trip based on the mpg of your vehicle, your route length and the average gas prices in your area.
12. My MapQuest – so why would I save maps, directions and Searches? If you like to plan ahead for trips, now you can save, retrieve, and modify your efforts. Also with the Draggable Routes feature you can create a trip with your own custom driving directions. Then, save it in My MapQuest and retrieve it when you’re ready to travel… now that is REALLY useful and only possible with My MapQuest! Remember, you can send your maps, routes and business searches to friends, family, colleagues via cell phone or email.
13. My MapQuest Your personal mapping service Press release: http://company.mapquest.com/press-release-2008-november-20.html