How to Get Your Google Maps Link
- Open Google Maps
- Search for your location or drop a pin
- Click the Share button
- Click Copy link
- Paste the link above
Pro Tip: For businesses, search for your business name in Google Maps rather than just the address. This shows your business listing with hours, reviews, and photos when scanned.
Where to Use Location QR Codes
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Business Cards
"Scan for directions to our store"
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Event Invitations
Wedding venues, parties, conferences
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Real Estate
Property locations on flyers
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Parking Instructions
Direct people to parking lots
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Store Signage
"Find our other locations"
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Event Tickets
Venue directions on tickets
Types of Google Maps Links
- Place link: Opens a specific location or business
- Directions link: Opens navigation from user's location
- Pin drop: Opens a specific coordinate
- Plus code: Opens a location using Google's Plus Codes
Works with Other Map Apps
While we call this "Google Maps QR Code," you can actually use links from:
- Google Maps (maps.google.com)
- Apple Maps (maps.apple.com)
- Waze (waze.com/ul)
- Any map service with shareable links
When scanned, the phone will typically offer to open in the user's default maps app.
Best Practices
- Test the link first — Make sure it opens the correct location
- Use your business listing — More info than just an address
- Add context — Include text like "Scan for Directions" near the QR code
- Consider parking — Maybe link to parking lot instead of front door