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Wix Editor: Adding and Setting Up Google Maps

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Add a Google Map element to your site so that visitors can get a better visual of your location. You can pin one or multiple locations, choose from many color themes and customize the settings to your liking.
A map on a Wix live site.
In this article, learn more about:

Adding Google Maps to your site

Add a Google Map to your site to allow your site visitors to find your location. 

To add Google Maps:

  1. Click Add Elements on the left side of the Editor.
  2. Click Contact & Forms.
  3. Click Google Maps.
  4. Click a map or drag it to the relevant location on your page.
  5. Click Manage Locations.
  6. Choose an how many locations you want to add to the map:
    • One location:
      1. Click One.
      2. Enter the location details:
        • Address: Type the address.
        • Title: Add a title to the location pin on the map to let users know what its called.
        • Description: Add a short description to describe the location.
        • Link: Add a link to redirect your users to your company's website or link of your choice. It is not possible to link to a lightbox, anchor or the top/bottom of the page.
        • Link Text: Add a title to your link to let users know what to expect when clicking. 
    • Multiple locations:
      1. Click Multiple.
      2. Click Add Location.
      3. Enter the location details:
        • Address: Type the address.
        • Title: Add a title to the location on the map to let users know what its called.
        • Description: Add a short description to describe the location.
        • Link: Add a link to redirect your users to your company's website or link of your choice. It is not possible to link to a lightbox, anchor or the top/bottom of the page.
        • Link Text: Add a title to your link to let users know what to expect when clicking. 
      4. Click Back.
      5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each location you want to add to your map.
The Add Elements panel in the Wix Editor.
Tip:
Click the More Actions icon next to a location to edit, duplicate, or delete it.

Customizing your Google Maps settings

Change the views, zoom and controls on your Google Map so that it behaves just as you want.

To change the settings of your map:

  1. Click the Google Map in your Editor.
  2. Click the Settings icon .
  3. Customize the settings. Click the settings below to learn more:
The settings panel for a Google map in the Editor.

Choosing your Google Maps design and pin

Wix offers many color themes for your Google Map, so that your map blends in perfectly with your site's design. You can also change the Pin's default shape to something that fits your style – including any image from the Media Manager.

To change the design of Google Maps:

  1. Click the map in the Editor.
  2. Click the Design icon .
  3. Select a map design.
  4. Click the Pin Design tab and do one of the following:
    • Choose a preset pin: Select a shape for the pin.
      • (When available) Click the Choose a color box and select a color. 
    • Upload your own pin: Click the Add icon to upload your file. 
The Google Maps design panel in the Editor.

FAQs

Click a question below to learn more about Google Maps.

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In this article
  • Adding Google Maps to your site
  • Customizing your Google Maps settings
  • Choosing your Google Maps design and pin
  • FAQs

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