Google Maps
The main topic of this content is Google Maps and its functionality, specifically how to enable it when having eliminated all other distractions or elements from a webpage.
To enable Google Maps on a webpage, follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and navigate to the website you want to add Google Maps to.
- Remove any other elements: Delete or hide any other content, such as logos, text, or graphics, that may compete with the map for attention.
- Add a container element: Create a new div element and add it to the body of your HTML file. Give it a class of "container" to style it nicely.
- Add Google Maps API key: Copy the API key from the Google Cloud Console (https://console.cloud.google.com/) and paste it into the container element. You can also generate an API key on the Google Cloud Console under "IAM & Admin" > "APIs & Services" > "Dashboard".
- Add a script tag for Google Maps JavaScript API: Add the following script tag to your body element:
Once you've completed these steps, refresh the webpage and look for Google Maps on the map. You should see a working map that uses your API key.