This is just a little demonstration of embedding Google maps into a website or blog. I just created a website for an upcoming event and wanted to give visitors directions from a local hotel to the event. To make it easier for everyone, I just embedded a Google map with directions on the “Directions” page.

More information from Google here

As a demonstration, if the event was at the University of Dayton, and my guests were staying at the Dayton Marriott…

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However, so much more is possible with the Google Maps API. Matt Cutt’s (a favorite blogger of mine) made a great post about things you can do: http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fun-with-zip-codes/