Adding a custom Google map
  • 20 Oct 2023
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Creating a new map

This article is for those who do not have an existing Service Area Map or would like to create a new Service Area Map from scratch. You can check if you have an existing Service Area Map by navigating to Setup > Bookings > Locations, select a location and look for the "Google Area Map URL" field.  If this field has a URL you have an existing map and can follow the article Editing your service area map.



Step 1: Create a map in Google MyMaps

Create a new map in Google MyMaps and add a Service Area overlay by adding a new layer to your map and dragging it to cover the desired regions.

Creating and Editing
You can find guides on how to create and edit maps and map layers in the Google Maps help articles.
Google Account
You must have a Google Account to edit a Google Map. You can set one up for free here: Google Account Creation

Step 2: Make your map Public

Once you are happy with your Service Area, your map must be made public so you can share it on your site. To make a map public, click Share and turn on the Anyone with this link can view and click Close.

Google map - share map

Step 3: Get Map URL

You find the map URL, select Embed on my Site from the menu: 


From the following pop-up, select and copy the URL between the quotation marks in the source code displayed. This is highlighted below.

Important
Only copy the highlighted section between the quotation marks and not the entire text. The URL will be slightly different for every user.

 


Step 4: Embed the map on your website

Once you have copied the URL, paste this in the "Google Map Area URL"  field on your website (under Setup > Bookings > Locations, select a location)



Step 5: Check your map 

Once the URL has been pasted, refresh your Locations page and the new Service Area Map should be displayed.

Troubleshooting
If your map is not displaying or not displaying correctly, please ensure:

  • You have made the Map Public 
  • You have pasted the correct URL in the Google Map Area URL field. Your URL should look similar to this: 
    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed?mid=1In7b6s9j4GTd0GKcnE-N4b8yMXBOF9iR

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