Embedding a Google Map into your Webflow website can be a great way to provide location information, directions, or showcase points of interest. Fortunately, it’s a relatively straightforward process that can be accomplished with just a few simple steps. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of embedding a Google Map into your Webflow site.
First, let’s start by creating an API key in the Google Cloud Platform Console. The API key is required to access and embed the Google Map onto your website.
Step 1: Creating an API Key
To create an API key, follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console (https://console.cloud.google.com).
- Create a new project or select an existing one from the dropdown menu at the top of the page.
- In the sidebar on the left, click on “APIs & Services” and then “Credentials”.
- Click on “Create credentials” and select “API key” from the dropdown menu.
- Your API key will be generated. Make sure to copy it as you will need it later.
Step 2: Adding the Embed Code to Webflow
Once you have your API key ready, follow these steps to embed the Google Map into your Webflow site:
Add an Embed Element
- Login to your Webflow account and open your project.
- Select the page where you want to embed the map.
- Drag and drop an “Embed” element onto your page where you want the map to appear.
Get Your Google Maps Embed Code
- Open a new tab in your browser and go to https://www.com/maps.
- Search for the location you want to embed on your map.
- Click on the “Share” button located at the left side of the page, just below the search bar.
- In the popup window, click on the “Embed a map” tab.
- Adjust the size of the map if needed by dragging the corners of the preview image.
- Copy the embed code provided in the box below.
Paste and Customize
- Go back to your Webflow project and paste the Google Maps embed code into the Embed element you added earlier.
- You can customize various aspects of your embedded map using attributes in the iframe tag. For example, you can set a specific width and height for your map by modifying its width and height attributes respectively. Additionally, you can add markers or directions by modifying the src attribute, but for this tutorial, we will keep it simple with just a basic map embed.
Step 3: Publish Your Changes
Once you have added and customized your Google Map embed code, it’s time to publish your changes to make them live on your Webflow site.
- Click on “Publish” in the top-right corner of Webflow’s Designer interface.
- Your website will now be live with your embedded Google Map!
That’s it! You have successfully embedded a Google Map into your Webflow website. You can now navigate to your published site to see how it looks and interacts with users.
Note: Make sure to keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly. If needed, you can restrict its usage to specific domains or IP addresses within the Google Cloud Platform Console.
Now that you know how to embed a Google Map into Webflow, you can enhance your website by providing valuable location information to your visitors. Feel free to experiment with different customization options offered by the Google Maps embed code to make it more visually engaging and aligned with your website’s design.