How to Make a Google Map
Log into your Google Maps account., Click on the MY MAPS link near the top left., Click on the CREATE NEW MAP link near the top left. , Now you can see the new ‘Untitled’ map you’ve started as well as the map editing tools you’ll use to create your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Log into your Google Maps account.
(If you don't see this screen, manually navigate to https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces.) ,,, You’re up and running! , You can use simple HTML to format your information windows, add images, create links, color type, and, of course, make your own map marker. , The key is for a particular url, just follow the instructions at the url above for plugging in your map. -
Step 2: Click on the MY MAPS link near the top left.
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Step 3: Click on the CREATE NEW MAP link near the top left.
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Step 4: Now you can see the new ‘Untitled’ map you’ve started as well as the map editing tools you’ll use to create your map.
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Step 5: Click on Blue peg in your tools area
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Step 6: then click the physical map to place your marker on the map.
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Step 7: Explore the editing tools and get comfortable with the different ways of developing a map.
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Step 8: One last thing
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Step 9: when adding a Google map to a web page or blog
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Step 10: you will need a key from Google Maps API (https://developers.google.com/maps/?csw=1).
Detailed Guide
(If you don't see this screen, manually navigate to https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces.) ,,, You’re up and running! , You can use simple HTML to format your information windows, add images, create links, color type, and, of course, make your own map marker. , The key is for a particular url, just follow the instructions at the url above for plugging in your map.
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