Google Maps Gadget

The Google Maps gadget allows you to give individuals a quick and easy way to find their way to you.

To test this out, I used the code generated by their Add this gadget to your webpage with both my home and work addresses. You can add several, separate addresses with a | symbol.

309 Elm Ave Clearfield PA 16830 | Agricultural Administration, University Park, PA 16802 (Penn State University Park)

In my sidebar you can add your address as a starting point. Then you can choose between either of my 2 locations to get directions to these spots. 

If you use a Penn State blog as I do,  Here are steps to add your code to your blog.

1. Go to Google's Add this gadget to your webpage and generate the code for your blog.
2. Highlight and copy this code. 
3. Log on to http://blogs.psu.edu and enter your blog.
4. Click the Design link on top then select Widgets.

5. Under Widget Templates, choose Create widget template.

6. Enter a name for the widget. Example: Google Maps Directions

7. Click on Line 1 and paste in the code from the Google site.

8. Click Save.

9. You can now review How To Add and Remove Sidebar Widgets from the ITS Help site to add the Widget to your sidebar.

10. Publish your blog and the new Widget should be there. Good Luck!

To read more about the gadget, check out this Google blog entry. 

http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2009/07/help-customers-find-their-way-with-new.html