Resources ​
Essential tools and links for working with Google Maps, Google Street View, and Local SEO.
Google Cloud & API ​
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Cloud Console | Manage your API keys, billing, and quotas |
| Enable 4 required APIs (one click) | Direct link to enable Maps JavaScript, Geocoding, Directions, and Places APIs simultaneously |
| Enable billing | Link a billing account to your Google Cloud project |
| Maps Platform pricing | Official pricing table for all Maps APIs |
| API key best practices | Google's official guide to securing your API key |
Map styling ​
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Snazzy Maps | Free community repository of Google Maps styles. Browse, preview, and copy JSON. |
| Google Maps Styling Wizard | Google's official interactive map style editor |
| Maps JavaScript API styling reference | Technical documentation for map style JSON format |
Street View ​
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Street View coverage map | See where Street View imagery is available worldwide |
| Find a Google Trusted Photographer | Directory of certified photographers for interior 360° tours |
| Street View API documentation | Technical reference for the Street View API |
SEO & structured data ​
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Rich Results Test | Validate your LocalBusiness schema markup |
| Schema.org Validator | Test any structured data against the schema.org specification |
| Schema.org LocalBusiness reference | Full list of LocalBusiness properties and subtypes |
| Google Search Console | Monitor your site's search performance and indexing |
WordPress ​
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| WP Google Street View on WordPress.org | Official plugin page (download, reviews, support) |
| WP Google Street View support forum | Community support forum |
Video tutorials ​
| Video | Topic |
|---|---|
| Google Maps API key setup | How to create and configure your API key |
| Enable billing on Google Cloud | How to add a billing account and use the free credits |