Google Business Profile Guide

Appendix Q: Google Maps Platform

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Google Business Profile Guide Appendix Q Google Maps Platform

What Is The Google Maps Platform?

It’s a set of APIs and SDKs that allows developers to embed Google Maps into mobile apps and web pages, or to retrieve data from Google Maps.

Google Maps Platform

You’ll find the map platform at https://mapsplatform.google.com Click the GET STARTED button to login.

Google Maps Platform Access

Access Google Maps Platform

In addition to accessing the platform at  https://mapsplatform.google.com, you can also access the platform via the ADD A MAP TO YOUR WEBSITE carousel card that may be visible on you Google Business profile (to log into your Google Business Profile go to https://business.google.com).

Google Maps Platform Overview

Google Maps Platform Overview

Maps Platform API

Google Maps Platform APIs

Google places their Enabled and Additional API here.

Maps Platform Metrics

Google Maps Platform Metrics

Metrics are divided into 2 sub sections:

USAGE:
Traffic by Response Code. Filter by timeframe, codes, api, groups, credentials and other filters.
Errors by Response Code. Same filters apply.
Median Latency by Response Code. Same filters apply.

BUSINESS INSIGHTS:
Map Views. Map view stats.
Details. See which ares of your map users view most..

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/metrics

Maps Platform Quotas

Google Maps Platform Quotas

This section shows your quotas by API and broken down by:
Requests.
Premium Plan Javascript API Requests. 
Premium Plan Web Service Requests.

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/quotas

Google Maps Platform Credentials

Google Maps Platform Credentials

These are your credentials broken down by:
API Keys. Displays your keys, creation date and restrictions.
OAuth 2.0 Client IDs. Displays: name, creation date, type, client ID and actions.
Service Accounts. These are your emails and names.

In addition, you’ll find a URL Signing Secret for greater security.

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credentials

Maps Platform Support

There are 3 support options:
General. You’ll find a “get started”, most common links and link to FAQs.
Billing. Everything billing related including a cost calculator.
Technical. You’ll find common technical FAQ’s here.

In addition, you’ll find: recent cases, community support and platform status updates here.

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/support

Google Maps Platform Solution Library

Google Maps Platform Solution Library Scroll

The Solution Library includes:
Locator Plus. Create and customize a locator for your business.
Address Selection. Make it easy for customers to enter their address.
Neighborhood Discovery. Help users understand the local neighborhood.
Commutes & Transit. Show estimated travel times.
Autocomplete For Addresses. Suggest addresses to make search easier.
Add Your Own Map Markers. Customize your map with unique pins.
Choose A Map View. Create a map to best fit your needs.
Add Data LayersOverlay data onto your map.
Calculate Distance. Show the distance between points.
Show Browser or Device Location. Show browser or device location for better experience.
Convert An Address To Coordinates. Obtain latitude and longitude coordinates from an address.
Create Info Windows. Add pop-ups to your map.
Show Place Details. Display details of your location onto your map.
Convert Coordinates Into An Address. Increase location accuracy via coordinates.
Add Click Events To The Map. Enable click events to increase map engagement.
Add A Shape To The MapCreate boundaries with a graphic overlay.
Show Street View Imagery. Use to show high resolution images alongside your map.
Add Styling To Your Map. Create your own color palette and styling.
Show Text DirectionsEnable text directions between locations.

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover

Maps Platform Solution Library Detailed

Locator Plus

Google Maps Platform Locator Plus

URLhttps://developers.google.com/maps/solutions/store-locator

Locator Plus is a Google Maps Platform solution that provides:

Locator Plus Implementation Guide. To find nearby places faster:
Product Locator Implementation Guide. To find nearby products faster.
Simple Store Locator. For creating an interactive map for locations.
Full Stack Store Locator. For proximity geolocation.

Address Selection

Address Selection

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/address-selection

This helps customers fill out their address during checkout or signup to minimize errors.

Neighborhood Discovery

Neighborhood Discovery

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/neighborhood-discovery

This adds customization to your maps that provides users with local knowledge.

Commutes & Transit

Commutes & Transit

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/build/commutes

This shows estimated travel times and directions to your location or important destinations by method of travel: driving, public transportation, walking or biking.

Add Autocomplete For Addresses

Add Autocomplete for Addresses

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/autocomplete

This provides a search box on your map with google’s autocomplete feature.

Add Your Own Map Markers

Add Your Own Map Markers

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/complex-markers

Create your own icons to showcase your locations on your map.

Choose A Map View

Choose A Map View

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/custom-controls

Create map view based on your desired zoom level, centering, basecamp style (default, satellite or terrain.

Add Data Layers

Add data layers

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/data-layers-info

Data layers provide an opportunity for you to enrich your map with distinctive information.

Calculate Distance

Calculate Distance

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/distance-matrix

Calculate the distance between locations and the time it takes to travel.

Show Browser or Device Location

Show Browser or Device Location

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/geolocation

This helps you customize content based upon a device’s location (with user’s consent).

Show Place Details

Show Place Details

URLhttps://developers.google.com/maps/solutions/store-locator

Locator Plus is a Google Maps Platform solution that provides:

Locator Plus Implementation Guide. To find nearby places faster:
Product Locator Implementation Guide. To find nearby products faster.
Simple Store Locator. For creating an interactive map for locations.
Full Stack Store Locator. For proximity geolocation.

Convert An Address To Coordinates

Convert Address To Coordinates

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/geocoding

For displaying an address input on your map.

Create Info Window

Create Info Window

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/info-windows

Info Windows provide a means of communicating details about a location.

Convert Coordinates To Address

Convert Coordinates To Address

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/reverse-geocoding

This is used for converting latitude and longitude into a physical address.

Add Click Events To Map

Add Click Events To Map

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/simple-click-events

Use this feature to trigger an action when a user clicks on a marker.

Add A Shape To A Map

Add A Shape To The Map

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/simple-polygon

This helps viewers of your map visualize a highlighted area.

Show Street View Imagery

Show Street View Imagery

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/street-view

Locator Plus This is a tool for helping people visualize the area surrounding a location.

Styling To Your Map

Add Styling To Your Map

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/styled-map

This makes customizing your map simple.

Show Text Directions

Show Text Directions

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/discover/text-directions

This feature allows you to provide both a starting and ending location by selecting the originating location and destination location.

Maps Platform Map Management

Google Maps Platform Map Management

This section provides a list of our Maps by name, map ID and device type.

URLhttps://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/studio/maps

Maps Platform Map Styles

Google Map Platform Map Styles

This section is where you turn to utilize the platform map creation templates.

URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/studio/styles

Maps Platform Datasets

Google Maps Platform Datasets

The Solution Library includes:

Dataset Documentationhttps://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets
GMP Marketplace. https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace
Google Enterprise API. Scroll down the page for related products.

Maps Platform Github

Google Maps Platform Github

Maps Platform Youtube Channel

Google Maps Platform Youtube

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GMB Guide Appendix

Google Business Profile Guide Appendix A How To Use This Guide While Working On Your Profile DoMyGBP
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix B Other Versions Of This Guide
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix C Google Support Resource Directory
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix D Google In Depth
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix E How To Use Google Carousel Cards
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix F Google Business Profile Categories
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix G Google Business Profile Industries
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix H NAP And Citations
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix I Google Business Profile Q and A
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix J Google Business Profile Chat
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix K Google Business Profile Offers
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix L Google Business Profile Events
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix M Google Business Profile Posting
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix N Google Business Profile Photos
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix O Google Business Profile Videos
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix P Google Business Profile Reviews
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix Q Google Maps Platform
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix R Google Business Profile Ranking and SEO
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix S Voice Search
Google Business Profile Guide Appendix T Google Local Guides

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