Can I use Google Maps in my website for free?

Can I Use Google Maps on My Website for Free?

Integrating Google Maps into your website can provide valuable location-based services for your users. The Maps Embed API offers a convenient way to do this, and it comes with unlimited free usage.

To embed Google Maps onto your website, you will need to obtain a Google Cloud API key. This key is required for all requests made to the Maps Embed API. The key ensures that your usage complies with Google’s terms of service and billing guidelines.

Steps for Integrating Google Maps with Your Website:

1. Create a Google Cloud API key: Visit the Google Cloud Platform Console (https://console.cloud.google.com/) and create a new project. Once the project is created, navigate to the “APIs & Services” section and click “Credentials.” Create a new API key and note down the key for later use.

2. Embed Google Maps into your website: Use the following code snippet to embed Google Maps onto your website:

<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d116260.02927788322!2d-60.149047583364385!3d-33.44195498558193!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x950a69975289c739%3A0xa2db50013ffc3944!2sRosario%2C%20Provincia%20de%20Santa%20Fe%2C%20Argentina!5e0!3m2!1ses-AR!2sar!4v1669012274290!5m2!1ses-AR!2sar" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" aria-hidden="false" tabindex="0"></iframe>

Replace the values in the src attribute with the following:

• pb parameter: Customize the map’s initial viewport, zoom level, and other parameters.
• width and height attributes: Specify the dimensions of the embedded map.
• frameborder attribute: Set to 0 to remove the border around the map.

3. Add your API key to the request: Append your Google Cloud API key to the src attribute of the embed code. Look for the key= parameter and replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key.

<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d116260.02927788322!2d-60.149047583364385!3d-33.44195498558193!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x950a69975289c739%3A0xa2db50013ffc3944!2sRosario%2C%20Provincia%20de%20Santa%20Fe%2C%20Argentina!5e0!3m2!1ses-AR!2sar!4v1669012274290!5m2!1ses-AR!2sar&key=YOUR_API_KEY" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" aria-hidden="false" tabindex="0"></iframe>

By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate Google Maps into your website, allowing your users to explore locations and navigate with ease.