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In order to create custom maps in Google, you need a Google account. If you don’t already have one then sign up for a Google account.

Sign in to Google and go over to http://maps.google.com

You’ll see a link at the top of the left column to My Maps.

• Click My maps, then create new map (or get started if it’s your first time)

Create a custom map

Continue reading “Mapping using Google Maps” »

If you own or  have a site on a WordPress Multiuser site, one of the limitations is that normal authors or editors can’t embed code into a post. You can get around this by installing the Embedit plugin.

You can embed code when you want to include any external data within a web page.  E.g. maps, slideshows and image galleries.

By default, unless you are site administrator, you cannot embed HTML code straight into a post. Don’t worry though, you just need to do it in a special way. Continue reading “Embedding HTML into your WordPress posts” »