How to Create an Interactive Map on Squarespace

Website Design

Feb 29

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How to Create an Interactive Map on Squarespace?

Squarespace offers several options for adding interactive maps to your website, allowing you to showcase locations, directions, and other geographic information.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create an interactive map on your Squarespace site:

Quick Fix

Use the Built-in Map Block

Squarespace's native Map Block is a great starting point for adding basic maps to your pages. Here's how to use it:

Add a Map Block to your page.
In the Map Block settings, enter an address or location you want to display.
Customize the map further by adjusting the zoom level, map type, and other options.
If you have multiple locations to show, you can connect the Map Block to a Squarespace collection (like a blog or events) and it will automatically plot those locations on the map.

Leverage Third-Party Plugins
For more advanced interactive map functionality, you can use third-party Squarespace plugins:

Advanced Map Block by SquareWebsites
This plugin allows you to use the Squarespace Map Block with custom markers, pop-ups, and the ability to display multiple locations. It also offers options for custom map styling.

Store Locator by StoreMapper
This plugin creates an interactive store locator map that lets users search for nearby locations based on their zip code or address. It integrates with your Squarespace store or event listings.

Map Hub by MapHub
MapHub is a powerful mapping tool that lets you create custom interactive maps with points, lines, polygons, and labels. You can then embed the maps directly into your Squarespace pages.

Use Google Maps Integration
Another option is to leverage the power of Google Maps and integrate it into your Squarespace site:

Create a custom map in Google My Maps with your desired locations, markers, and information windows.
Copy the embed code provided by Google.
In Squarespace, add an HTML block to your page and paste the embed code.

This approach gives you full control over the map design and functionality, but requires a bit more technical know-how.

Customize the Map Appearance
Regardless of the method you choose, you can further customize the look and feel of your interactive map using CSS:


/* Round the map corners
  */.sqs-block-map .map-canvas {
  border-radius: 10px;
  }
  /* Adjust the map height 
  */.sqs-block-map {
  height: 500px !important;
  }
  /* Change the marker icon 
  */.sqs-block-map .sqs-dynamic-map-marker
  .marker-icon {
  background-image: url('/path/to/custom-marker.png');
  }

By leveraging Squarespace's built-in tools, third-party plugins, and custom CSS, you can create highly engaging and interactive maps that enhance the user experience on your website.

Create an Interactive Map on Squarespace