How to Add a Custom Google Map to a SendSite
By Declan · Updated July 2026
Embed a custom Google My Maps map inside a SendSite to highlight venues, nearby attractions, or key locations for your recipients.
A custom Google map is a great way to orient recipients to your property, venue, or destination. This guide walks you through building the map in Google My Maps and embedding it in a SendSite as a Virtual Tour section.
Create your map in Google My Maps
Go to https://www.google.com/mymaps and select Create a New Map. Give the map a name, then add the locations you want to feature. You can organize places into layers, customize markers, and add descriptions for each pin.
For a full walkthrough of the available tools, watch this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaShzdhOf5M
Update the map's sharing settings
Before embedding, make sure the map is viewable by anyone with the link. Open the map menu and adjust the sharing settings so your SendSite recipients can access it.
Copy the embed code from Google
Click preview to open the map in preview mode and select share then Embed on my site. Copy the embed link or code Google provides.
You must copy only the URL inside src=”…”, not the entire iframe code. For example, Google may provide this code: <iframe src=“https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1CDGL7iDbqZMAtjH8-ccWNTeenKm4NjA&ehbc=2E312F” width=“640” height=“480”></iframe>
Copy only this portion: https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1CDGL7iDbqZMAtjH8-ccWNTeenKm4NjA&ehbc=2E312F
Add a new section to your SendSite
Open the SendSite where you want the map to appear and add a new section. Select Virtual Tour as the section type.
Open the media settings
Click the gray media area inside the new section to open its settings. When asked to select a provider, choose Other Media Embed.
Paste the embed code and update
Paste the Google Maps embed link or code into the provided field and click Update. Your custom map will now appear directly inside the SendSite.
Add context and preview
Update the section title and add a description to explain what the map shows or point viewers toward important locations. Preview the SendSite to confirm the map loads and can be explored correctly before sending.
If your map isn’t loading inside the SendSite, double-check that the Google My Maps sharing settings allow anyone with the link to view it. Check if you’ve copies the right link in step 3. Still stuck? Contact support and we’ll help you get it embedded.
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