Google Maps
Many of our customers display details of the merchant on a Detail page, with a Google Map showing the location of the merchant (see Recommended UX).
Map loads on mobile can be addressed via Google Maps APIs or Google Maps SDKs.
Two basic types of map presentation are offered
Static Maps - single image is presented
Dynamic Maps - interactive map which can be panned and zoomed
Using Google Maps API calls
Incurs a cost per call
Dynamic Maps cost more than Static Maps
Snowdrop can help model the costs.
Recommended: Using Google Maps Software Developer Kit (SDK)
Generally speaking calls are free and unlimited if you use the SDK (both Dynamic and Static).
Avoid the use of a Map ID when loading the map. As per this price list: Link
SDK automatically handles access to Google Maps servers, map display, and response to user gestures
When using the SDK it is best practice to restrict the API key to just map Map calls. Here is a blog post.
The SDKs are created and supported by Google but Snowdrop can assist with questions and support as well.
Further Recommendations
Use Static Maps when only displaying the Merchant
Use the Mobile Maps SDK if possible
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