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Are you looking for a way to embed Google Maps content into your WordPress site? As with other things in WordPress, there are several ways to embed Google Maps on your site, depending on the type of map content you want to include. In this post we'll start by showing you . Next, we'll recommend some plugins that can help you embed Google Maps, and describe some of the benefits of this approach. We'll also cover how to properly use the Google Maps API, which is now required. Finally, we'll wrap up with some performance considerations for using Google Maps in WordPress and share some solutions to keep your WordPress site loading quickly even if you need to embed Google Maps. You can click below to jump directly to a specific section or continue to read the entire article.
WordPress plugins for Google Maps that offer more flexibility Effects on Google Maps performance and Country Email List suggestions for improving performance As of June 11, 2018, Google Maps now requires an API key . If you have already implemented Google Maps on your site and it no longer works, this could be the reason. Or, more precisely, you are missing the API key. The good news is, for 99% of you, it should still be free. Below are the Google Maps API pricing . Google Maps API Pricing Google Maps API Pricing Google also offers you a recurring $200 credit to your billing account, each month, to offset usage costs. So, as you can see, unless you generate thousands of requests, using Google Maps on your site shouldn't cost you anything.
What else has changed? Nothing, but now you will have to do the following if you want to use Google Maps in WordPress: Register a Google Cloud Platform Console account and set it up. Add your billing information, even though you may never be charged. Add the API key to your embed code or Google Maps plugin settings. How to get a Google Maps API key Below are the steps you need to follow to get your Google Maps API key. Step 1 Go to the Google Cloud Platform console . If you don't have an account yet, create one, it's free. Step 2 Select or create a project. Step 3 Set up your billing account. Even if they ask you to enter a credit card, you should never be charged unless you exceed the usage limits, which are still high. Step 4 You will be asked to choose one or more products.
WordPress plugins for Google Maps that offer more flexibility Effects on Google Maps performance and Country Email List suggestions for improving performance As of June 11, 2018, Google Maps now requires an API key . If you have already implemented Google Maps on your site and it no longer works, this could be the reason. Or, more precisely, you are missing the API key. The good news is, for 99% of you, it should still be free. Below are the Google Maps API pricing . Google Maps API Pricing Google Maps API Pricing Google also offers you a recurring $200 credit to your billing account, each month, to offset usage costs. So, as you can see, unless you generate thousands of requests, using Google Maps on your site shouldn't cost you anything.
What else has changed? Nothing, but now you will have to do the following if you want to use Google Maps in WordPress: Register a Google Cloud Platform Console account and set it up. Add your billing information, even though you may never be charged. Add the API key to your embed code or Google Maps plugin settings. How to get a Google Maps API key Below are the steps you need to follow to get your Google Maps API key. Step 1 Go to the Google Cloud Platform console . If you don't have an account yet, create one, it's free. Step 2 Select or create a project. Step 3 Set up your billing account. Even if they ask you to enter a credit card, you should never be charged unless you exceed the usage limits, which are still high. Step 4 You will be asked to choose one or more products.