Now you can get a short URL by clicking the gear icon at the bottom of the page, selecting "share and embed map" and checking "short URL". I think the short URL should be displayed by default, since the long version can be found in the address bar. "By using a short URL, you can squeeze a long Google Maps link into fewer characters to leave more room to say what's on your mind," explains Google.
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its not there--the little star in the lower right hand corner?
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ReplyDeleteWow!nice article and containing allot of information about the short url well done.
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I am sure many users who are using other url services must have started migrating already! Short URLs
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