Introducing: Google Maps Module
Not long ago, we added a powerful new Google Maps Module — lensmasters can find it under Top Content Modules in the Module Picker (just click on Add Modules when editing a lens).
Lensmasters can use the Google Maps Module to add an image-based map to their lenses, indicating where they’re personally located, showing where an organization mentioned in their lens is based, and otherwise highlighting physical locations relevant to their topic. Based on Google Local, the map module offers map, satellite, and hybrid views — and lensmasters can opt to provide driving directions, as well.
Already, people are using the Google Maps Module to good effect. The Church! @ Bethany lens shares the location of upcoming launch team meetings to help people get more involved in the new church in Beaverton, Oregon. And Rev. Desmond Tutu offers “excerpts from the lectures and life of Nobel laureate and anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Reverend Desmond Tutu,” additional readings — and a map of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation in New York City.
What’s on your map? Add some place to cyberspace — using the new Google Maps Module.