Route Map For Website

Route Map For Website

Customized Google Map Route for a Website (All Concepts)

Description:

For businesses that involve tours or specific routes, like Paddle Pub and Tiki Pub, a customized Google Map on your website can provide potential customers with a clear idea of what to expect. This not only enhances user experience but also adds an extra layer of professionalism to your site. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and embed a customized Google Map route for your website.

Steps:

Creating Your Customized Google Map

  1. Go to Google Maps: Navigate to the My Maps section of Google Maps at google.com/maps.
  2. Create a New Map: Click on "Create a New Map" to begin customizing.
  3. Zoom In: Focus the map on your specific city or body of water where your business operates.
  4. Set Default View: Go to settings and set the focused area as the default view for your customized map.
  5. Define the Route: Use the "Draw a Line" tool to create lines that define the route of your tour or service.
  6. Add Points of Interest: Use the "Add Marker" tool to place pins at points of interest along the route.

Enhancing Your Map

  1. Add Pictures: You can upload pictures to your points of interest to give users a better understanding of each location.
  2. Add Descriptions: Write short descriptions for each point of interest and the route in general to provide more context.

Embedding the Map on Your Website

  1. Generate Embed Code: Once your map is ready, click on "Share" and then "Embed on My Site" to generate the HTML embed code.
  2. Website Ticket: Submit this embed code through a website ticket system to have it added to your website.

Resources:

  1. Google My Maps Help - Comprehensive guide on using Google My Maps.
  2.  How to Create a Ticket

Audit Checklist:

  • Customized Google Map created.
  • Default view set to focus on business location.
  • Route clearly defined with lines.
  • Points of interest marked with pins.
  • Pictures and descriptions added to points of interest.
  • HTML embed code generated.
  • Embed code submitted through website ticket system.

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