Google Launches YouTube-style Embeddable Maps

Google Todays has launched YouTube-style Embeddable Maps. No longer do you need to play with JavaScript or have an API code. All you need to do is copy and paste a snippet of html code! It is just like embedding a Youtube video.

Now try it yourself.

1. Go to Google Maps.
2. Zoom or find your desired location.
3. Click “Link to the page” in the upper right corner.
4. Simply copy and paste the html code.

That simple!

Below is how the code looks when implemented:

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Way to go on appealing to emerging non tech savvy bloggers Google! Now anyone can have a killer Google Map with just a simple cut & paste. How will we ever escape the grasp of Google’s branding?

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