Step-by-step help for installing, configuring, and using the Google Maps app on your Wix website.
Go to Add Location from the left menu.
This section allows you to add physical locations that will appear as markers on your website map.
Location Title
The name displayed in the map info window.
Example: "New York Flagship Store" or "Corporate Office".
π This is what users see when they click the marker.
Full Address
Enter the complete address including street, city, and country.
π The system uses this to:
Description
Add additional details like:
This appears inside the info window when the marker is clicked.
Phone Number
Displayed in the map popup so customers can contact the location directly.
Email Address
Optional contact email shown in the location details.
Website URL
Useful if each location has its own landing page.
Category
Helps define what type of location it is (e.g., Restaurant, Hotel, Office).
This section controls what business hours are displayed on the map.
Opening Time / Closing Time
Set daily operating hours.
π These appear:
Timezone
Select the timezone for accurate time display.
π‘ Recommended if you manage locations in different countries.
Location Rating
Select a star rating (1β5 stars).
What this does:
Each location supports one overall rating.
Nearest Transit Information
You can add:
π This helps visitors understand accessibility and travel distance.
Example: βCentral Station (500m)β
This controls how your location appears on the map.
Marker Type
Custom Icon
Upload your own branded marker icon.
Best for:
Marker Color
Select a color for the default marker.
Best for:
Location Image
Upload an image (Recommended: 600x400 landscape).
This appears inside the map popup and improves engagement.
Enable This Location on Map
If disabled, the location will not appear publicly.
Useful when:
Enable Tooltip for This Marker
Shows a small preview when hovering over the marker.
Go to Map Widget.
This section controls how the map widget appears on your website.
Defines where the floating map icon appears.
Examples:
π Ideal for store locator widgets accessible from any page.
Controls where the widget loads:
Use Entire Store if you want the map accessible site-wide.
Choose where the widget appears:
π‘ Recommended: All Devices for better user accessibility.
You can replace the default Google Maps icon with:
Go to Map Setting.
This section controls map behavior and appearance.
Controls how close the map appears when it loads.
π‘ Recommended: 8β12 for multi-location businesses.
Controls how location details open:
Use click trigger to avoid accidental popups.
Select map style such as:
Use Standard Roadmap for most business websites.
Choose between:
Match this with your websiteβs overall design.
If you have a custom Google Cloud styled map, enter your Map ID here.
This allows:
(Optional β only needed for advanced customization.)
When enabled:
Recommended for:
You can enable or disable:
π‘ Best Practice: Keep Zoom and Fullscreen enabled for better usability.
Your map will now display in that section of your website.