If you are a WordPress user or admin you have probably noticed that WordPress offers you the option to add all kinds of things to your website. From audio files to videos, and from PDFs to spreadsheets and more. Everything is possible in WordPress. Even if we talk about content from external sources, you can add it without any issues, as WordPress is open and has a lot of features that allow you to personalize your website as you want. Google Maps are one the many things you can add to WordPress with little effort. Below is an example of how a Google Map highlighting your business location could look (Universal Studios has been used in this example).
How to add Google Maps in WordPress directly
Today we will show you how add Google Maps in WordPress in a very simple way. The first thing you must do is to go to the Google Maps website, and type in your address; it should be the location you want to be shown on your website. After you find the address, click on the link you see on the right panel; this will display an embed code you need to copy. You can also click the “Customize and preview the embedded map” button, if you wish to customize the way the map will appear on your website.
Now go to your WordPress site and paste the template or the code, and do not forget to save it. Check how the map looks on your web page.
How to add Google Maps in WordPress with a plugin
The method we showed you above is simple and fast, and it works pretty well for almost any WordPress side. However, there is also a possibility to add Google Maps with a plugin. This method is extremely useful if you use maps frequently in your posts and you don’t want to copy and paste the link every time.
If you are looking for a plugin that will add Google Maps on your website, try MapPress Easy Google Maps. Simply install and activate it. MapPress Easy Google Maps will allow you to edit a post or a page and to add the map whenever you need. Just scroll down to the MapPress section, click the New Map button, and everything is solved.
The cool thing about MapPress Easy Google Maps is that the plugin allows you to customize the map according to your website’s needs. It has an editor where you can add the desired address, or simply click on the My Location button; it will detect your location automatically. You can also give a title to your map, and even choose a size for it. Once you have customized it according to your needs, click the Save button.
The next step is to Insert the map into your post, with only one click. Update the page and you will notice the map has been added to your post.
MapPress Easy Google Maps also allows you to add multiple maps in the same post, which is a very cool feature. You can set the alignment, the controls, and much more.
How to add Google Maps in WordPress in a Widget
The third possibility to add a map in WordPress is by installing the Google Maps Widget plugin. Activate it and go to Appearance – Widgets. Simply drag and drop the Google Maps Widget to the sidebar. Now you can enter any address you want, select a map size, the zoom level, and even a pin color, save it, and post it in a WordPress post.
If you run into any problems, leave a comment below and I’ll try to help you get it fixed!