Tell us a bit about yourself:
MapQuest is the #1 destination for maps and directions in the US, used by more than 40 million every month.
Please share a brief history of your company (or your work with WordPress):
Around since 1994, MapQuest has been using WordPress on blog.mapquest.com since 2008.
What is your favorite plugin?
All in One SEO Pack
Tell us about your latest WP project:
Map Builder plugin for WordPress
Allows users to make maps to embed from the same place as they write their posts.
Share one WP tip:
Update & backup often. A little sweat now will prevent tears later.
Any tips for people just getting started with Blogging or using WP?
Start writing, don’t stop.
Do you have a WP hero?
Pagely, Crowd Favorite & Mark Jaquith are all pretty swell.
What is your motto?
MapQuest is the trusted source for maps and directions; where to go, how to get there and what to do along the way.
What is the funniest tweet you ever read?
I’m so glad my GPS has a bear-warning feature! “Bear to the left.” Ok, I won’t go that way then! Atlanta has SO MANY bears! –@crispycracka
http://twitter.com/crispycracka/status/1606680159
What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you at a conference?
Ask me in Chicago
Who is the most interesting person you have met through social media?
Was on a SXSW 09 panel with Todd Huffman. (http://twitter.com/odd) Ph.D., Traveler, Burner, Brain dissector, Entrepreneur
What is your favorite restaurant or club in Chicago?
I still think of the dinner I had at Carnivale (http://www.carnivalechicago.com/)
For desert, Flamingo’s Ice Cream
Why did you choose to support WC Chicago?
We’ve never met an unconference we didn’t like. Looks like a great chance to show support for the community and introduce bloggers & developers to some of MapQuest’s tools.
Contact info:
mapquest.com
blog.mapquest.com
@MapQuest
