Map Location map Directions for websites

Business websites require a map, a route map, a location plan or directions in the contact section of the company or organisation. This service makes it easier for customers to drive to and find the company headquarters.

Many companies have already received unexpected warnings in the post because they have scanned maps or used other copyrighted material. Now there is the well-known Google Maps and the integration of these maps is not uncomplicated.

Google Maps to find a company is still relatively simple. The situation is different when you use the maps on the own website would like to use. What is allowed for private use is far from being allowed for business use. If you read Google's terms of use, you will find that business websites are not allowed to use these maps.

How can you use Google Maps as a company?

It is different with Google Maps API, which you can use after registration. After registering, you receive an API key, which you can then integrate into your website with the corresponding code. Customers can then find the company on the maps, but are still unable to calculate directions.

Alternative map creation

You can avoid the very difficult terms of use, especially in English, by using alternative route planners such as those from Web.de or other websites. Or you can use Roskothen Photographic art & Design draw your own directions sketch and then integrate it as a PDF, for example. This way you can be sure that everything is correct on the Internet. We will be happy to create your customised route map, site plan or directions for you!

© Photographer and designer Peter Roskothen creates maps, directions & route sketches for company websites