Bethesda, MD, August 25, 2005 -- Geocentric announced today the release of an updated version of the interactive website DowntownBethesda.com. The new version relies on Geocentric's Citylight^TM Destination Management software.

DowntownBethesda.com is the first public facing website to feature the new Citylight product, providing a real life test of the data-driven technology, which includes "proximity suggest," and the SWFmap Flash based mapping engine.

DowntownBethesda.com lists over 180 restaurants, and over 300 listings in total. Launched just 8 weeks ago, the site is quickly rising in search engine rankings on Google, Yahoo, and MSN. The website currently receives over 14,000 pageviews per week.

"We are very pleased to have the new site up in time for Taste of Bethesda," explained Geocentric Founder Jim Blakeslee. " While it is primarily a research vehicle and a promotional vehicle, Bethesda is our company's home town and we are excited to use the demo website to promote our local independent merchants."

About Geocentric:

Geocentric is a specialty software and services company dedicated to improving internet maps and local search by enabling destination marketing organizations, such as business districts and tourism destinations, to self-manage and self-publish high-quality interactive maps and guides within their existing websites.

The company is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The company's website is www.geocentric.com.