The I developed SO Mobile Map Widget as plugin, is because while implementing the widget for I am building for the industry, I realised that this widget can come handy for many other scenarios too.
information site can use it to include maps of tourist attractions, bars and restaurants can use it, you can use it to direct people to your new home, it can even come handy for if you organise party with location that is kept till the very last moment..
I used Static Maps API V2 Developer Guide to build URLs needed to show Static Map Image as well as the proper link..
Once activated you can go to your Widgets and drag SO Mobile Map Widget to the sidebar of your choice.
I have kept the link to Google Maps API Example Simple Geocoding if only so you can check whether the output of your address is correct and or to tweak the location.
You can use the in the above linked Developer Guide to activate Static Maps API and create your key...
You can use this field to add description under the image, for example to inform your visitors that the image is clickable...
When you click on Static Map Image you will be directed to Google Maps website that looks the in almost all mobile browsers.
If the site doesn't fill in your Current Location, you can always type it in.
You can of course also visit your site from desktop or computer, but as those devices do not have GPS locator, they won't fill in your Current Location..
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