The Google Maps Advanced Element allows you to easily embed a Google Map into your page that is fully responsive and optimized for mobile viewing. You can embed a basic Google Map, or a custom Google Map that you have populated with map pins.

Example Google Map Embed

 

Types of Google Maps & Embed Codes

While any Google map can be embedded with this Advanced Element, there are two types of maps that we’ll show you how to embed. Follow the instructions below to find the embed code which you’ll need to embed your map.

Locate the Basic Google Map Embed Code

This is a typical Google Map that you create simply by going to www.google.com/maps and searching for an address. To obtain the required embed code, follow these simple steps:

Visit www.google.com/maps

Search for the address you want to center on the map
Image showing how to search for a location in Google maps

Click on the Share icon
Image showing the share button in Google Maps

Select the embed code and copy it. You’ll need it later for creating the Advanced Element.
Image showing the location of the embed code.

Locate the Custom Google Map Embed Code

This is a map that you’ve created on your Google My Maps account that contain a list of locations that create pins directly in the embed. For more information creating, editing, and managing your custom maps view Google’s documentation here. To obtain the required embed code, follow these simple steps:

Login to your My Maps account, and select the map you want to embed.

Image showing the Google MyMaps Screen

 

Click on the three vertical dots next to the map name in the top left of the map window.

Image showing the location of map options

 

Click on Embed on my site in the map options list. You’ll need it later for creating the Advanced Element.

Image showing the location of the embed option

 

Copy the embed code in the Embed this map dialog box that appears.

Image showing the Google map embed code

 

Adding a Google Map Embed

Place your cursor on an empty line in the Rich Text Editor body:

Image showing the empty line required to embed a Google Map

 

Click the Add Element button located above the Rich Text Editor buttons:

Image showing the add element button

 

Click the Google Maps Embed icon in the Advanced Elements selection tool:

Image showing the location of the Google Maps embed button

 

Paste the full embed code you located earlier in the Google Maps Embed Code field.

Image showing the embed code entry field

 

Once you have entered the embed code, click the green Update Element button to insert your map:

 

After clicking Update Element, you’ll see the map placeholder image in the editor:

Image showing the Google Maps embed placeholder

 

Editing an Existing Google Map Embed

To edit an existing Google Map Embed, simply double click on the placeholder for the gallery you want to edit. The Google Map element options will display, and update the embed code as necessary. When you’re finished editing, click the green Update Element button to save your changes.