How to Get Your Google API Key and Place ID

To display your Google Reviews using this plugin, you’ll need two things from Google:
1. A Google Maps API Key and 2. Your business’s Place ID

Step 1: Create a Google API Key

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Log in with your Google account.
3. Click the project dropdown at the top and create a new project (or select an existing one).
4. In the left sidebar, go to “APIs & Services” > “Enabled APIs & services.”
5. Click “+ ENABLE APIs AND SERVICES” at the top.
6. Search for and enable these APIs:
   • Places API
   • Maps JavaScript API (optional)
7. Now go to “APIs & Services” > “Credentials.”
8. Click “+ CREATE CREDENTIALS” > “API key.”
9. Copy your new API Key.
10. Edit the key to set restrictions if needed (optional).
11. Important: Billing must be enabled on your Google Cloud account, or your API key will not work.
    Note: This is a mostly free service from Google — unless you’re receiving a very large number of requests, you are unlikely to incur any charges.

Step 2: Find Your Place ID

1. Go to the Google Place ID Finder.
2. Scroll down to the interactive map tool.
3. Search for your business by name and location.
4. Click on your business in the map or dropdown.
5. Copy the Place ID that appears below the map.

Step 3: Paste Into Plugin Settings

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > Custom Reviews, then:

• Paste in your API Key
• Paste in your Place ID
• Click Save Changes

You’re all set!