How to Create a Google Map Image for a Website
Google Maps is a service that offers a user-friendly mapping technology. In addition to looking up locations, landmarks, businesses and local images, you can use Google maps to embed maps into your own website. Although the use of some advanced mapping features are restricted to paying customers, basic map images can be embedded into your website for free.
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Instructions
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Go to "maps.google.com".
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Type the name of your location in the search box at the top of the screen.
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Click on the downwards-facing arrow in the top right corner of the map to change the type of map that is displayed, such as satellite or terrain. Or, if you would like your map to display a street-level image of the address, you can drag the yellow man on the left side of the map and drop him on the location.
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Click on "Link" in the top right corner of the map.
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Copy the HTML code.
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Paste the code in your website's source document in the location that you want the map to appear. If you used a website builder to create your website, you will need to post the code in your code editor.
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