Embedding google maps in mailchimp

Embedding Google Maps in Mailchimp!

Mailchimp is a popular email marketing platform that allows you to create and send professional-looking emails to your subscribers. Google Maps is a powerful tool for visualizing locations and providing directions. Combining the two can be a great way to enhance your email campaigns and provide a better user experience.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to embed Google Maps in Mailchimp:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Mailchimp account and a Google Maps API key.
  2. You have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS.

Step 1: Create a Google Maps API Key

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Console and create a new project.
  2. Click on "Navigation menu" (three horizontal lines in the top left corner) and select "APIs & Services" > "Dashboard".
  3. Click on "Enable APIs and Services" and search for "Google Maps JavaScript API".
  4. Click on the result and click on the "Enable" button.
  5. Click on "Create credentials" and select "OAuth client ID".
  6. Choose "Web application" and enter a authorized JavaScript origins (e.g., your website URL).
  7. Click on "Create" and copy the API key.

Step 2: Create a Google Maps Embed Code

  1. Go to the Google Maps Embed API documentation and follow the instructions to create an embed code.
  2. You can choose from different map types, such as a street map, satellite image, or terrain map.
  3. Customize the map settings, such as zoom level, center coordinates, and map type.
  4. Click on "Get code" and copy the embed code.

Step 3: Add the Google Maps Embed Code to Mailchimp

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and go to the "Campaigns" tab.
  2. Click on "Create a campaign" and select "Regular campaign".
  3. Design your email template and add a new block by clicking on the "+" icon.
  4. Select "HTML" as the block type.
  5. Paste the Google Maps embed code into the HTML block.
  6. Customize the block settings, such as the block width and height.

Step 4: Add CSS Styles to the Google Maps Embed Code

  1. To make the map responsive and adjust to different screen sizes, add some CSS styles to the embed code.
  2. You can add the following CSS code to the HTML block:
    
.map-container {
width: 100%;
height: 300px; /* adjust the height to your liking */
border: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.map { width: 100%; height: 100%; }


**Step 5: Test and Send Your Email**

1. Preview your email campaign to ensure the Google Maps embed code is working correctly.
2. Make any necessary adjustments to the map settings or CSS styles.
3. Send your email campaign to your subscribers.

Tips and Variations:

* You can customize the map settings, such as adding markers, polygons, or polylines, to provide more context to your subscribers.
* You can use Mailchimp's built-in image editing tools to add a map image to your email campaign instead of embedding a live map.
* You can use a third-party plugin or service to integrate Google Maps with Mailchimp, such as Mapbox or Leaflet.

By following these steps, you can successfully embed Google Maps in Mailchimp and enhance your email campaigns with interactive and engaging visualizations.