The Ultimate Guide to Creating and Using Google My Maps from Scratch
Step 1: Creating a New My Maps Page
When you want to create a new map, navigate to the Google My Maps page. You can do this by opening your web browser and going to Google My Maps. From there, click on the "Create a new my maps page" button.
This will open a new window that allows you to create your map from scratch. You can customize the map's properties by clicking on the three dots next to the "Map title" field and selecting "Edit." From here, you can add markers, polylines, and other shapes to your map as needed.
Step 2: Adding Markers
To add a marker to your map, click on the "Add shape" button. Select "Marker" from the dropdown menu. You can then enter the coordinates of the marker's location using the "Coordinates" field.
For example, if you want to create a map with three markers at different locations, you would enter (37.7749, -122.4194) for one marker, (37.7858, -122.4364) for another, and (-37.8025, 121.5916) for the third.
Step 3: Adding Polylines
To add a polyline to your map, click on the "Add shape" button again. Select "Polyline" from the dropdown menu. You can then enter the coordinates of the polyline's path using the "Coordinates" field.
For example, if you want to create a map with a line that follows a circular route around a city, you would enter [(37.7843, -122.4391), (37.7858, -122.4364), (37.7865, -122.4292), ...] for the coordinates.
Step 4: Adding Labels
To add a label to your map, click on the "Add shape" button again and select "Label." You can then enter text and icon data in the "Label properties" field.
For example, if you want to create a map with labels that display the name of each location, you would enter {"name": "Location 1", "icon": "https://example.com/icon1.png"} for one label, {"name": "Location 2", "icon": "https://example.com/icon2.png"} for another, and so on.
Step 5: Customizing Your Map
After you've added all the necessary shapes to your map, you can customize it by clicking on the "Customize" button. From here, you can adjust the map's appearance using the "Map layout" and "Marker size" fields.
You can also add a title and subtitle to your map using the "Title" and "Subtitle" fields, respectively. Finally, you can save your map by clicking on the "Save" button.
Step 6: Sharing Your Map
Once you've created and customized your map, you can share it with others by opening your web browser and going to the Google My Maps page. From there, click on the three dots next to the "Map title" field and select "Share my maps." You'll then be able to send a link to your map via email or other social media platforms.
We hope this comprehensive guide has helped you learn how to create and use Google My Maps from scratch! Remember to always customize your maps as needed, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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