What are some options for embedding Google Maps into a WordPress site?

Question

Background

A non-technical user would like me to embed a Google Map into a WordPress-powered site. She needs the ability to add markers using a simple mechanism, and to link those markers to pages within the site.

Ideally I (as administrator) would have the ability to

• use Styles on the basemap (eg, don't show roads)
• write JavaScript which controlled map interactions (eg, restrict zooming to just 2 levels)
• access advanced Google Maps functionality (eg, marker clustering)

There is no shortage of Google Maps plugins for WordPress, so my questions are:

1. Can anyone on GIS.SE recommend any particular plugin?
2. Do any of them allow customised JavaScript to run? (they appear to be aimed a non-GIS endusers)

Thanks

Answer 1

it seems you need some level of map behavior customization. what I suggest is to develop the solution with OpenLayers, it's a Javascript client mapping framework that let's you:

• you can easily introduce a map inside any web site, wordpress included
• Use Google Maps as base layers (roads, aerials and aerials with labels, switching betweeb them)
• add markers to the map clicking on it, customize markers symbology (for example clustering based on the zoom level)
• restrict and customize map interactions (panning, zooming, etc.)
• and many more things

Hope this helps