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Problem:
How to display Google static map with custom address field?
Solution:
You can follow below instruction to setup the static map HTML codes:
https://toolset.com/forums/topic/without-openstreet-maps-how-can-we-make-google-maps-cheaper/
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Last updated by 2 years, 6 months ago.
Assisted by: Luo Yang.
Tell us what you are trying to do?
- I currently have Toolset Maps set up to dynamically source the map markers using dynamic addresses on custom posts.
- I have a map on each custom post (as part of a template) and we currently have over 2300 of these custom posts with more being added regularly.
- With our number of website users we've already exceeded Google's $200 'free' amount (per month) that they allow and we are growing at a fast rate (and will continue to grow a LOT larger, yet).
Is there a way to lessen costs using Toolset? Such as using Google Maps Static API (Which is 2.00 USD per 1000 instead of the current 7.00 USD per 1000)?
If not, I CAN remove the map from the content template to drastically reduce costs; I'd just rather keep it if because it DOES add quite a lot to have that visual on each custom post. (And I don't mind paying to keep it; I just can't afford it at the current rate)
Is there any documentation that you are following?
- I went back and re-looked at the info on this page - https://toolset.com/course-lesson/displaying-a-simple-map/
Is there a similar example that we can see?
- I don't think that's relevant.
What is the link to your site?
- I could tell you but you need membership access to see the pages I'm talking about, and I don't think getting access is really all that relevant here, yet, anyway. (See attached image, anyway)
Okay. Thank you.
So, I created a Custom HTML block and added that code. I replaced the sections with what you said. It didn't work properly.
My guess is maybe I set the slug wrong. All I did was type in "suburb-of-offender" as the slug is written in the Toolset Custom Fields section (see 2nd image).
The API key, I know, is correct (I copy-pasted it from Toolset Settings > Maps and it's been working for all other maps)
And your code, I assume, is good.
So that just leaves the only other thing I edited; the slug.
I also tried several different iterations of the code: the one you sent, the one Nigel first posted in the other thread, AND the code he also posted that combined link and image - All 3 showed the same 'broken' map.
