Google Maps is a powerful tool that enhances the functionality and user experience of your marketplace website and apps.
By integrating Google Maps, you can provide accurate location services, improve delivery accuracy, and offer seamless navigation for your users. This feature not only boosts customer satisfaction but also increases the overall efficiency of your operations.
Adding Google Maps to your platform allows users to easily find and navigate to locations, track deliveries in real-time, and receive precise directions.
This feature is essential for any marketplace that relies on location-based services, ensuring that both vendors and customers have a smooth and reliable experience.
Getting Started with Google Maps Configuration
To get the most out of Google Maps on your marketplace, you need to properly configure it. This involves creating an API key, setting up billing, and enabling the necessary APIs.
The following steps will guide you through the process of integrating Google Maps into your project, ensuring that your users can enjoy a robust and efficient mapping service.
Let's dive into the setup process and get your Google Maps integration up and running!
Create a Project
Create the Key:
Head to the Google Maps Platform and click on "Get Started."
Select Your Country and Accept the Terms of Service
Create a Billing Account:
If you skipped this step initially, activate the billing for your project here.
⚠️ Note: Adding a payment method in the billing section is mandatory as this service is not free. ⚠️
Enable APIs
Finish Setup:
A pop-up window will appear. Select the three options and click "NEXT."
Complete the Following Steps:
Enable the APIs:
A pop-up will appear. Click "ENABLE."
After enabling the APIs, a new pop-up will display your new API key.
Activate the Google Maps API
Ensure Everything Works Perfectly:
Go to your API Library and select "View All."
Enable the necessary APIs as shown in the following image.
Click "Enable" and ensure it looks like this:
Complete Your Profile
Check Your Email:
You will receive an email with steps to complete your Google Cloud Platform profile.
📘 That's all! You're now ready to use the Google Maps API with your project. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team!