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How To Use Map Blocks

Sep 11 2026 | By: PhotoBiz Knowledge Base

How To Add Map Blocks

Our video guide on how to add the Google Business map block to your PhotoBiz website.

How to Add & Customize a Maps Block on Your PhotoBiz Website

Overview

The Maps Block allows you to display your business location on a Google map directly on your PhotoBiz website. You can add your address, adjust the map zoom level and appearance, include a title and text, and add an optional call-to-action button.

Maps Blocks are useful for photography studios, offices, venues, meeting locations, and other businesses where clients may need directions. You can also customize the block's layout, spacing, colors, background, fonts, and button animation.

This guide explains how to add and customize a Maps Block in the PhotoBiz Website Builder.

Prerequisites

Your business must have a Google Business Profile listing set up for your business to appear on the map.

If you do not have a Google Business Profile, set one up with Google before adding the Maps Block to your PhotoBiz website.

You can learn more about setting up a Google Business Profile

STEP ONE

Log in to your PhotoBiz account and click WEBSITE in the left-side menu.

This opens the Website Builder, where you can manage your website pages and blocks.

STEP TWO

Click the name of the page where you want to add the Maps Block.

Locate the Maps Block icon on the right side of the Website Builder. Click the Maps Block icon to add the block to the bottom of the page, or click and hold the icon and drag it to the location where you want the block to appear.

When a teal placement line appears, release your mouse button to add the Maps Block in that location.

STEP THREE

The SELECT MAPS BLOCK panel will open on the right side of the Website Builder.

You can choose Blank or one of the available predesigned Maps Blocks. The Blank option uses your website's global design settings as the starting point. Predesigned options such as Map 1, Map 2, Map 3, Map 4, and Map 5 include preset layouts and design settings that you can customize after adding the block.

Click SELECT under the Maps Block design you want to use.

FINAL STEP

After you select a Maps Block design, the EDIT MAPS panel will open on the right side of the Website Builder.

Enter your business location in the ADDRESS section using the Business Name, Street Address, and City, State, Zip Code, Country fields. Make sure the business name and address match the location associated with your Google Business Profile.

Choose a ZOOM LEVEL to control how close the map appears when the page loads. Under STYLE, select Grayscale or Original Colors.

Click SAVE CHANGES when you are finished. Your business location will display in the Maps Block using the information and settings you entered.

Maps Block Content Options

The Maps Block includes separate tabs for your map, text, and optional button. Use these areas to provide your location and any additional information visitors need.

Map Settings

Click the MAPS tab to manage the business location and appearance of the map.

Address

Enter your location using:

  • Business Name
  • Street Address
  • City, State, Zip Code, Country

Your business must have a Google Business Profile listing for the business to appear on the map. Make sure the business name and address you enter match the location associated with your Google Business Profile.

Zoom Level

Use ZOOM LEVEL to control how close or far away the map appears when your page loads.

Choose a zoom level that provides enough context for visitors to understand where your business is located.

Style

Choose how the map appears:

  • Grayscale
  • Original Colors

Click SAVE CHANGES after updating your map settings.

Text

Click the TEXT tab to add a title and supporting text to your Maps Block.

Enter a heading in the TITLE field, then use the TEXT editor to add information you want visitors to see with the map. The editor includes VISUAL and HTML tabs, allowing you to format your content visually or work with HTML when needed.

You can use this area for information such as:

  • Studio or business hours
  • Parking instructions
  • Appointment details
  • Directions
  • Entrance information
  • Accessibility information
  • A welcome message
  • Other details clients should know before arriving

Use the formatting toolbar to style your text as needed, then click SAVE CHANGES.

Button

Click the BUTTON tab to add an optional call-to-action button to your Maps Block.

Enter the text you want visitors to see in the BUTTON TEXT field. Then use the LINK TO dropdown to choose what happens when the button is clicked.

Available link options include:

  • None: The button does not link to another destination.
  • External link: Links to a website or page outside your PhotoBiz website.
  • Page: Links to an existing page on your PhotoBiz website or a specific block on that page.
  • Form: Links to a form in your Forms Dashboard.
  • Marketing: Links to supported content created with your Marketing tools.
  • File: Opens a supported file stored in your PhotoBiz account.
  • Phone: Allows visitors on supported devices to call the phone number you enter.
  • Email: Opens the visitor's default email application using the email address you enter.
  • Address: Opens an address in Google Maps.
  • Video: Opens supported video content.
  • Pop-Ups: Opens one of the Pop-Ups available in your account.
  • Product: Links to a product available through PhotoBiz ECommerce.
  • Service: Links to a service available through PhotoBiz ECommerce.
  • Scheduler Service: Links directly to a service available through your PhotoBiz Scheduler.
  • Client Gallery: Links to a Client Galleries event.

Additional settings will appear based on the LINK TO option you select.

Use clear BUTTON TEXT that tells visitors what will happen when they click. Examples for a Maps Block include Get Directions, Contact Us, or Book Your Session.

Click SAVE CHANGES after configuring your button.

Maps Block Layout Options

Click the LAYOUT tab to change how the map, title, text, and button are arranged within the Maps Block.

The CURRENT LAYOUT section shows the layout currently applied to the block.

Available layouts include:

  • Map Square: Displays a square map above the title, text, and button.
  • Map Banner: Displays a wider landscape-style map above the title, text, and button.
  • Map Right: Displays the map to the right of the title, text, and button.
  • Map Left: Displays the map to the left of the title, text, and button.

Click SAVE on the layout you want to use.

Changing the layout keeps the map location, title, text, and button content already added to the block.

Styling

Click the STYLING tab to customize the alignment and spacing of your Maps Block.

The settings available may vary based on the layout you are using.

Common styling options include:

  • TITLE ALIGNMENT: Controls the alignment of the Maps Block title.
  • DESCRIPTION ALIGNMENT: Controls the alignment of the text description.
  • BUTTON ALIGNMENT: Controls the alignment of the button.
  • SPACE BELOW BLOCKS: Controls the amount of space between the Maps Block and the next block on the page.
  • SPACE INSIDE BLOCKS: Controls the amount of space at the top and bottom inside the Maps Block.

The spacing options include:

  • None
  • Ultra Thin
  • Thin
  • Medium
  • Thick

When you change a setting from your website's global styling, a CUSTOMIZED label appears beside that setting.

Map Banner Styling Options

The Map Banner layout includes additional styling controls:

  • OVERLAY OPACITY: Controls the opacity of the overlay displayed over the map.
  • FLUSHING: Choose On or Off to control whether the map uses a flush presentation within the block.

Click SAVE CHANGES when you are finished.

Colors

Click the COLORS tab to customize the colors used in your Maps Block.

Available color settings include:

  • Title Color: Controls the Maps Block title color.
  • Text Color: Controls the text color.
  • Button Text Color: Controls the button text color.
  • Button Border Color: Controls the button border color.
  • Button Contrast Color: Controls the contrasting color used by supported button styles and hover effects.
  • Background Color: Controls the background color of the Maps Block.

Click the color swatch or enter a HEX color code to customize an available color.

When you change a color from your website's global color setting, a CUSTOMIZED label appears beside that option. This indicates that the individual Maps Block is overriding the corresponding global website color.

Click SAVE CHANGES when you are finished.

Background

Click the BACKGROUND tab to control the background image used behind your Maps Block.

Under BACKGROUND IMAGE, choose:

  • No Background: Removes the background image from the block.
  • Custom Background: Allows you to upload your own background image.
  • Background Library: Allows you to choose a background provided by PhotoBiz.

Upload a Custom Background

Select Custom Background to upload your own image.

Click add files to choose an image from your device, or drag and drop the image into the upload area.

Custom background images must be in JPG or PNG format. The maximum image dimensions are 3000 pixels wide by 1730 pixels high.

Choose a Background from the Background Library

Select Background Library to browse the backgrounds included with PhotoBiz.

Use the CATEGORY dropdown to filter the available backgrounds. Categories include:

  • Geometric
  • Pattern
  • Organic
  • Minimal
  • Transparent
  • Lifestyle
  • Dark

After selecting a category, browse the available previews and click the background you want to use.

Background Settings

After selecting a background image, choose how the image displays:

  • Tile: Repeats the image to fill the background.
  • Top Left: Aligns the image to the top-left area of the block.
  • Centered: Aligns the image in the center of the available space.
  • Cover: Scales the image as large as needed to completely cover the background area.

Click SAVE CHANGES when you are finished.

Fonts

Click the FONTS tab to customize the typography used within your Maps Block.

Each available font area includes a preview showing the current font and sample text. Beneath the preview, you can also see the current Size, Letter Spacing, and Line Height settings.

Available font areas can include:

  • TITLE
  • PARAGRAPH
  • HEADING H1
  • HEADING H2
  • HEADING H3
  • BUTTON TEXT

Click the font area you want to customize to change its font face, font size, letter spacing, or line height.

These block-level font settings override the corresponding global font settings for this individual Maps Block.

For complete instructions, see How to Customize Fonts in Individual Blocks on Your PhotoBiz Website.

Click SAVE CHANGES after making your updates.

ANIMATIONS

Click the ANIMATION tab to choose the hover effect used by the button in your Maps Block.

Under BUTTON HOVER ANIMATION, choose:

  • None
  • Fill
  • Overlay
  • Scale
  • Arrows

The selected animation controls how the button responds when a visitor hovers over it on supported devices.

This setting overrides the global button animation for this individual Maps Block.

Click SAVE CHANGES when you are finished.

Maps Block Menu Options

Click the pencil icon on an existing Maps Block to access its block-management options.

COPY

Click COPY to duplicate the Maps Block and its existing content and settings.

MOVE

Click MOVE to move the Maps Block to another location or page in your Website Builder.

RENAME

Click RENAME to give the Maps Block an internal name. Renaming a block can make it easier to identify while editing your website or creating anchor links.

Renaming the block does not change the business name, address, title, or other content visitors see.

CHANGE LAYOUT

Click CHANGE LAYOUT to select a different Maps Block layout without rebuilding your content.

ADVANCED

Click ADVANCED to access the Maps Block's additional customization settings.

DELETE

Click DELETE to permanently remove the Maps Block from the page.

Rename a Maps Block for Anchor Links

Renaming your Maps Block can make it easier to identify when creating an anchor link that sends visitors directly to that section of a page.

Click the pencil icon on the Maps Block and click RENAME. Enter a descriptive BLOCK NAME, then click SAVE CHANGES.

You can also click the block label displayed on the Maps Block to access its name settings.

When creating an anchor link, your custom BLOCK NAME appears in parentheses beside the block under CHOOSE A BLOCK. This makes it easier to identify the correct section when a page contains multiple blocks.

The block name is used internally in the Website Builder and does not appear as visible content on your website.

See How To Set Up Anchor Links for complete instructions. 

Delete a Maps Block

Click the pencil icon on the Maps Block and click DELETE.

The DELETE BLOCK confirmation will open. Click YES, DELETE IT to permanently remove the Maps Block, or click CANCEL to keep it.

Deleted blocks and their content cannot be recovered after you confirm the deletion.

Additional Options and Helpful Notes

  • Your business must have a Google Business Profile listing for the business to appear on the map.
  • Make sure the business name and address entered in PhotoBiz match the location associated with your Google Business Profile.
  • Before you finish configuring a new Maps Block, the block may display Click To Add A Map.
  • Maps Blocks work well on Contact, About, studio information, venue, and location pages.
  • Maps Blocks do not support DuoBuild.
  • Maps Blocks do not count toward the Website Builder's 30-block page limit.
  • Consider using an Address button with Get Directions as the button text when you want visitors to quickly open your location in Google Maps.
  • Review your Maps Block on desktop and mobile after changing its layout, text, or spacing.
  • Clicking SAVE or SAVE CHANGES applies your updates to your website. There is no separate publish button.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Why is my business not appearing on the map?

Your business must have a Google Business Profile listing for the business to appear on the map.

Confirm that your Google Business Profile has been set up, then compare the business name and address in Google with the information entered in your PhotoBiz Maps Block. Update the information if needed and click SAVE CHANGES.

Why does my Maps Block say "Click To Add A Map"?

This message appears before the Maps Block has been configured with your location information.

Open the MAPS tab, enter your business name and address, choose your map settings, and click SAVE CHANGES.

Why is my map showing the wrong location?

Review the business name and address entered in the Maps Block.

Make sure the information matches the location associated with your Google Business Profile, including the street address, city, state, ZIP or postal code, and country.

Can I change how close the map appears?

Yes. Open the MAPS tab and select a different ZOOM LEVEL.

The zoom level controls how close or far away the map appears when the page loads.

Can I change the map from color to black and white?

Yes. Under STYLE, select Grayscale for a black-and-white appearance or Original Colors for the standard Google Maps appearance.

Can I add studio hours, parking information, or directions?

Yes. Click the TEXT tab to add studio hours, parking instructions, appointment details, entrance information, directions, or other information visitors should know before arriving.

Can I add a button for driving directions?

Yes. Add a button and select Address under LINK TO. This allows visitors to open the address in Google Maps.

Use clear button text such as Get Directions.

Why does my Maps Block look different from the rest of my website?

The Maps Block may contain customized styling, colors, fonts, or other settings that override your website's global design.

Look for the CUSTOMIZED label in the available block settings to identify options that have been changed from your global website design.

Does adding a Maps Block automatically improve my Google search ranking?

No. Adding a Maps Block makes it easier for visitors to view your location and get directions, but adding a map by itself does not guarantee higher search rankings.

For businesses that rely on local search, keep the business name, address, and other location information on your website and Google Business Profile accurate and consistent.

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