Wordpress: Integrate Google Maps in WordPress

Adding interactive maps to WordPress can enhance user engagement and provide valuable context. This snippet creates a simple shortcode to embed Google Maps into posts or pages, configurable with custom latitude, longitude, and zoom levels.

The 'add_shortcode' function defines a new shortcode '[google_map]', which renders an interactive map based on parameters passed by the user, such as location coordinates and zoom preference.

The implementation includes obtaining and using a Google API key, and embedding the map in a responsive iframe to ensure it works well on all devices.

Best practices for ensuring that map integration does not slow down page performance and tips for enhancing the visual appeal of maps in your content are discussed.

Security considerations, such as protecting the API key and ensuring the map does not expose sensitive location information inadvertently, are also covered.