Overview
Google Maps API integration
- The second implementation option involves additional development to connect the website to the Google Maps API.
- It supports real-time location searching.
- Search results can appear in a list on the left, with the corresponding map location on the right.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting location-based features
- Ensure the user grants location access; without it, Google cannot access the device location required for the location-based feature.
Policies and rules
Granting location access
- Users must grant location access on their devices for Google to access their location.
Pricing
Google Maps API charges
- Google Maps API usage is billed monthly based on actual usage, so the amount cannot be determined in advance.
- Charges can be paid through the service provider.
- An approximately 20% operational or account-handling fee may be added to the Google Maps API charges.
Second implementation option
- A 15% annual maintenance fee applies in subsequent years to the combined license, design, and development charges.
- Cloud hosting is charged separately on an annual basis.
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