Add and Set Up Google Maps on a Wix website
0Here's how to Add and Set Up Google Maps on a Wix website.
i. If you see an incorrect address on Google Maps, you can report it to Google. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
2. Find the incorrect address.
3. Click or tap the "Suggest an edit" button.
4. Click or tap "Fix an address."
5. Enter the correct address.
6. Click or tap "Post."
Google will review your report and make the necessary changes to their maps.
Here are some tips for reporting an incorrect address on Google Maps:
* Be as specific as possible when describing the incorrect address. Include the full address, as well as any landmarks or other identifying features.
* If you have a photo of the incorrect address, you can upload it to your report. This will help Google to verify your report and make the necessary changes to their maps.
* Be patient. It may take some time for Google to review your report and make the necessary changes to their maps.
In addition to reporting incorrect addresses, you can also help to improve Google Maps by adding new places and updating existing information. To do this, click or tap the "Contribute" button in the top right corner of the Google Maps app.
ii. Here are some troubleshooting tips if Google Maps is not working properly on a WPEngine hosted WordPress site:
- Check that the Google Maps plugin is up to date. Outdated versions can sometimes cause issues.
- Make sure you have added your site's URL to the Google Maps APIs allowed list in your Google Cloud console. This is required for it to work.
- Check that your API key is valid and added in the plugin settings or code. Invalid or missing keys will cause map failures.
- Confirm your server IP addresses were added to the APIs allowed list, not just domain names. WP Engine uses multiple IPs.
- Try previewing the site externally or in an incognito window. Map issues sometimes display differently for logged in admins.
- Disable any other plugins that may conflict with Google Maps to isolate the issue. Re-enable one by one.
- Switch to a different theme temporarily to test if the issue is theme-related.
- Review server logs for any Google Maps errors being returned. The logs can indicate configuration problems.
- Clear your browser cookies/cache. Map issues sometimes resolve by forcing a fresh load of the JavaScript.
- Open a support ticket with WP Engine. They can review server configs and assist with troubleshooting as the host.
With some targeted troubleshooting, you should be able to isolate and fix Google Maps problems on a WP Engine WordPress site.
iii. There are a few reasons why Google Maps might not be rotating:
* **Auto-rotate is disabled on your device.** On most Android and iOS devices, you can enable auto-rotate in the device settings.
* **You are viewing Google Maps in portrait mode.** Google Maps only rotates in landscape mode.
* **You are using a third-party Google Maps app.** Some third-party Google Maps apps may not support rotation.
To fix Google Maps not rotating, try the following:
1. **Enable auto-rotate on your device.** On most Android and iOS devices, you can do this by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Center and tapping the Auto-Rotate button.
2. **Switch to landscape mode.** If you are viewing Google Maps in portrait mode, switch to landscape mode by rotating your device.
3. **Update your Google Maps app.** Make sure that you are using the latest version of the Google Maps app. You can check for updates in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
4. **Try a different Google Maps app.** If you are using a third-party Google Maps app, try using the official Google Maps app instead.
If you are still having problems with Google Maps not rotating, contact Google support for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for rotating Google Maps:
* **Use two fingers to rotate the map.** If auto-rotate is enabled on your device, you can rotate the Google Maps map by placing two fingers on the screen and rotating them.
* **Use the compass button.** The compass button is located in the top right corner of the Google Maps screen. Tap the compass button to center the map on your current location and rotate the map to match the direction you are facing.
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