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Adding a Google Maps API Key to a Muse website

New Here ,
May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018

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Hi,

Google Maps is changing, and as from June 11th 2018 Keyless maps will no longer display correctly.

I am unable to find a way of adding my Google Maps API Key to the standard Google Maps widget.

I've paid for Google Maps Pro from eclipse which allows me to enter a Key but this widget doesn't seem to work at all?

I've seen a YouTube video that shows right clicking on the Maps widget in the page and then being able to edit the HTML by inserting the API code but when I try this the right click contextual menu does got give me an “Edit HTML" option?

If anyone can tell me how to add my Google Maps API Key to a Muse website then I would be very grateful.

Thank you

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Explorer , Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

Hey guys, Jason here from MuseGrid.  The built-in Google Map widget from Muse will be affected.  It's using what is referred to as the "Embed API" which leverages an iFrame.  That widget, as it stands, does not use an API key.  That's why we updated our Google Maps bundle to include an "Embed" version that includes an API key option...and also make it purchasable without a membership.

We also provide all of the tutorials necessary to get you setup and answer many of the "whys".

Thanks

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May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018

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Hey louisn,

I suggest you to go with embedding Google Map code in side your site as explained here - Adobe Muse - How to embed a Google Map into a Muse Website.

You can only tweak the custom HTML codes by right clicking into your muse site.

Regards,

Ankush

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New Here ,
May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018

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Hi,

I've followed the instructions in the video but the options to embed a Google map on the Google maps website have changed now since that video was posted in 2013.

Google still lets you customise the map size but then the only code it lets you grab to embed it is an Iframe which has no obvious place within the code to add my API key.

Louis

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Community Beginner ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Hi - yes I got this message this morning Google Maps Embed Widgets v3 | Adobe Muse  - so can you tell me if Adobe is going to provide a fix for their google maps widget?

Thanks
Pete

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LEGEND ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Jason Tinnin from musegrid.com will shortly answer in this thread. The widget from muse out of the box will not work anymore. Not sure if the first post from ankushr40215001​ will handle that API issue as well.

Best Regards,

Uwe

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Explorer ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Hey guys, Jason here from MuseGrid.  The built-in Google Map widget from Muse will be affected.  It's using what is referred to as the "Embed API" which leverages an iFrame.  That widget, as it stands, does not use an API key.  That's why we updated our Google Maps bundle to include an "Embed" version that includes an API key option...and also make it purchasable without a membership.

We also provide all of the tutorials necessary to get you setup and answer many of the "whys".

Thanks

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Jun 24, 2018 Jun 24, 2018

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When I export a site from Muse with a Google Map it works absolutely fine. I am glad I did not spend money on unnecessary widgets being pushed by scaremongers.

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New Here ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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I’ve been trying the Google Maps Pro Widget from Muse Gain as an alternative.

I’ve worked through the process of generating a new API key and have added this new key to Muse and republished 2 of my sites as tests but the console in Google Chrome and the web inspector in Safari are still showing error messages, one in particular 'Invalid API key'. I have enabled http restrictions in Google and added both domains to the settings for the key but the errors still show.

The widget does show a map now, although Chrone seems to show an ‘Oops’ messages instead of the map on some sites. The maps show in Safari and Firefox though.

The guys at Muse Gain have been helpful to be fair but I’m still a way off getting this working properly.

Google have made something that was very simple incredibly complicated now and I’m finding myself stuck between their new maps service which seems to have been built with huge companies in mind, not the little guy and a final version of Muse which was only resleased a while ago but is already becoming obsolete very quickly.

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Explorer ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Simply pick up our $29 Google maps bundle which will solve your problem and we have tutorials that walk you step-by-step through the process. We made it $29 to be affordable to any budget and completely disconnected from any membership. We have literally done the work for you already it’s just $29.

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LEGEND ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Watch the post from Jason Tinnin (three posts before) from musegrid.com.

On their website they also show how to get this API.

Best Regards,

Uwe

P.S. Now it is one post up

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Explorer ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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www.musegrid.com/lp/google-maps/index

Sent from my iPhone

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New Here ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Does this include a tutorial on obtaining a new API key from Google Cloud, the new way where you have to enable billing?

I can’t be certain I’ve got the Google Cloud settings for key correct that’s the problem and Google won’t help unless you sign up for a bronze support package at $150 a month!

At the moment I’m not sure if it’s the Muse Widget I’m using that is causing the problem because it’s not compatible with the new API keys or if I’ve missed something in the Google Cloud settings?

I appreciate everyones Help. Thank you.

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Explorer ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Just purchase the $29 bundle, follow the tutorials exactly, if you get stuck you can connect with us on live chat and we will walk you through any questions you have. From the sound of it it seems you could use some help.

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Community Expert ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Call me Captain Obvious, but why do Musers keep fighting with has-been widgets and workarounds instead of learning code basics?  If you can work with code, this is a very simple copy & paste job.

As an example:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
 
<head>
   
<title>Simple Map</title>
   
<meta name="viewport" content="initial-scale=1.0">
   
<meta charset="utf-8">
   
<style>
     
/* Always set the map height explicitly to define the size of the div
      * element that contains the map. */

     
#map {
       
height: 100%;
     
}
     
/* Optional: Makes the sample page fill the window. */
      html
, body {
       
height: 100%;
       
margin: 0;
       
padding: 0;
     
}
   
</style>

 
</head>
 
<body>
   
<div id="map"></div>
   
<script>
     
var map;
     
function initMap() {
        map
= new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
          center
: {lat: -34.397, lng: 150.644},
          zoom
: 8
       
});
     
}
   
</script>

   
<script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY_HERE&callback=initMap"
   
async defer></script>

 
</body>
</html>

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
Alt-Web Design & Publishing ~ Web : Print : Graphics : Media

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LEGEND ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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And now, Nancy, please tell us, how to handle your code snippet in Muse!

I assume, this is a little bit simpler: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/guide?hl=En

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Community Expert ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Sadly, that's the big Muse limitation.   Short of exporting your MU project to HTML code and opening it in a code editor, you're entirely at the mercy of Widgets that may or may not get the job done.  

You could create a new plain vanilla page in Dreamweaver or any code editor you like, paste in your Google Map code with unique API Key.   Save.  Use an iframe in Muse to pull the Map page into your web page.  A clumsy workaround to be sure but probably the best you can hope for with Muse.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
Alt-Web Design & Publishing ~ Web : Print : Graphics : Media

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LEGEND ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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Nancy, are you really familiar to working with Muse?

My link above show a simpler way to integrate a standard Google map and API key into Muse using an iframe — just as provided and explained by Google.

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LEGEND ,
Jun 01, 2018 Jun 01, 2018

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yes you can add custom code to Muse but it is hard for most Muse users to understand and not the same as copy | paste works in Dreamweaver... I marked the Musegrid option correct because the op wants a widget

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Explorer ,
Jun 06, 2018 Jun 06, 2018

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Hi Ussnorway --

Thanks for providing this info and link to google.  I've looked at googles info, and still have a question:  Where do I paste the iFrame code snippet? 

I'm not sure what iFrame is, nor how to embed it in a muse site....but i'm hopeful based on your advice that it will be as easy as 1 -2 -3. 

Thanks again!

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LEGEND ,
Jun 06, 2018 Jun 06, 2018

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welcome but I think you must be talking about the post Günter Heißenbüttel made?

Iframe 1,2, 3 =

  • use the insert html option from Muse

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things that can go wrong and the fix;

  • remove unwanted spaces... a common issue and the main problem with copy | paste actions

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  • the key needs to be valid or Google will refuse it

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also just fyi width 100% = bad code... note the example from Google shows an iframe of 600 and that is always the better option because the browser will auto adjust that if needs be

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Community Beginner ,
Jun 07, 2018 Jun 07, 2018

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Can I still link a button on my website to a location on Google Maps?

Or will this cause an error too?

I do not need the map to be viewed in my website but just link to Google Maps

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LEGEND ,
Jun 07, 2018 Jun 07, 2018

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A link will cause no problems.

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Explorer ,
Jun 07, 2018 Jun 07, 2018

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Thanks!

🙂

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Jun 04, 2018 Jun 04, 2018

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Hey everyone,

I would like to you inform you all that our team is working towards updating the Google widget to sync with the latest changes to Google maps.

Will update this thread with more further info once our discussion is complete.

Regards,

Ankush

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New Here ,
Jun 05, 2018 Jun 05, 2018

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Hi Ankush,

I'm please Adobe is going to update the standard Google Maps widget within Muse.

Can you tell me if this means a new version of Muse will be released? And will this fix for the Maps be released before the June 11th changes to Google Maps?

Thanks,

Louis

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