How I Used Google My Maps to Help Me Connect with Other Overthinkers

I'm creating these step-by-step directions for other people who may want to help me add lighthouses in the Google My Maps Lighthouse Map in the future. This is a true grassroots effort!

Bonus: You'll also learn how Google My Maps works!

STEP 1

I add your email address to the "approved editors" list.

STEP 2

I pass along a new lighthouse that needs to be created. 

I get this info via email from the form on bevoya.com/map.

STEP 3

Look up the place in the search bar.

STEP 4

Add a generic marker in that location.

STEP 5

Time to style your marker so that it looks like a lighthouse. Use the good ole paint bucket.

Make it yellow like the others.

Make it a lighthouse like the others.

STEP 6

Name your styled lighthouse.

Use the pencil.

Name goes at top, lighthouse name goes in description.

FINAL STEP

Time to add an image!

This part is fun. I randomly choose a lighthouse from the state. 

All done! Whoohoo!