Keith Best demonstrates how to add a custom map to a local business website using a short code and HTML embedding. He explains the process of replacing the default map with a specific Google Business Profile (GBP) map by copying the embed code from Google Maps. Keith also shows how to adjust the map’s zoom and position. He emphasises the importance of using the correct map to avoid showing competitors. Additionally, he suggests searching for the business location on Google Maps to find the appropriate embed code. Keith concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe and leave comments for future video ideas.
Action Items
- [ ] @Keith Best – Add a custom Google Maps embed code to the website.
- [ ] @Keith Best – Search for and embed a map of the business’s city (Houston, Texas, USA) on the website.
Outline
Adding a Map to Three Local Sites
- Keith Best introduces the video, explaining its purpose: to demonstrate how to add a map to three local sites.
- He mentions the use of the map shortcode and provides an example of the basic map shortcode.
- Keith demonstrates the process of adding a map by simply typing “[map]” into the editor and saving the changes.
- He points out that the map displayed shows competitors, which is not desirable for the user.
Finding and Embedding a Custom Map
- Keith suggests searching for the business name on Google Maps to find the desired map.
- He demonstrates how to embed the map by copying the HTML code from Google Maps and pasting it into the site’s HTML source code.
- After saving and publishing the changes, Keith refreshes the site to show the custom map.
- He notes that the custom map should not be used if it is not relevant to the site, such as a lead generation site.
Adjusting Map Settings
- Keith explains how to search for a specific location on Google Maps and embed that map into the site.
- He demonstrates how to adjust the map’s zoom level by copying the adjusted HTML code and pasting it into the site’s HTML source code.
- After saving and publishing the changes, Keith refreshes the site to show the adjusted map.
- He emphasises the flexibility of customising the map to fit the site’s needs.
Final Steps and Encouragement
- Keith concludes the video by encouraging viewers to subscribe for more videos.
- He asks viewers to leave comments if the video was useful and to suggest topics for future videos.
- Keith thanks the viewers and signs off, expressing his intention to create more videos based on viewer feedback.
- He reiterates the importance of customising maps to fit the specific needs of the site.
Enjoy!
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