How-To: Post Locations with Google Maps

[jwm]

Hey guys, I've added a custom bbcode for google maps. If you want to post the map of a location just put the location inside of the map bbcode like so.

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Want to give someone directions? Try this.

Toronto, Ontario to Chicago, Illinois

Toronto, Ontario to Chicago, Illinois

[jwm]

Here are some examples of some more advanced features of the maps bbcode

Show maps using GPS coordinates*: +38° 34' 24.00", -109° 32' 57.00"

+38° 34' 24.00", -109° 32' 57.00"

Show locations of interest: Coffee near Queen and Spadina, Toronto, Ontario

Coffee near Queen and Spadina, Toronto, Ontario

Show famous locations: Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

* Unfortunately the latitude and longitude short cut doesn't work lat:37.062500, lon:-95.677071