Code Changes (transparent to end-users)
- Performance Updates– Updated several plugins and settings to improve overall site performance.
- Security Updates– Updated to WordPress version 4.9.7.
New Functionality
- Google Maps Page Embed – Customized Google Maps may now be embedded in pages and posts.
Instructions for New Functionality
Google Maps Creation and Embed Guidelines
- Create a short descriptive title for the map.
- Create maps to be embedded in Main Body of content with either the MAP, SATELLITE or TERRAIN option.
- Marker Items (such as pins) should use the same color palette as the Website – Dark Red (165, 39, 20), Navy Blue (26, 35, 126) and Gray (117, 117, 117).
- To embed the map, Click “EMBED ON MY SITE”, Copy the code and Paste into the Main Body of a page or post.
For additional help on creating Google Maps visit https://support.google.com/mymaps/
For additional help on embedding maps email gpadigitalhelp@state.gov
