The intro this week's gonna be a bit different, because we here at The Main have a lot of interesting developments to share on how we've improved our website for your reader experience:
- We've switched from Google Maps to Mapbox, and this makes a HUGE difference. Check our how nice and flowy it is as you move from one place to the next with one of our latest guides.
- There's now a new section in articles that shows all the places mentioned up top so you, the reader, can save them for later. Take this big guide to things to do during December as an example; the list is right after the intro.
- Our directory is updated with a full height map, a new search bar to find places easily, and a new filter style! Explore the directory to see for yourself.
- Our homepage is now fully configurable. On our end, that means we can move sections up and down, add new ones that pertain to the season/an event/etc. while giving readers more reasons to see what we've curated for that day.
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