I guess I wasn’t using the embed option because it doesn’t work well with the Visual tab. For example, when you switch back to the Visual tab from the HTML tab, the map is removed from the post and all that’s left is the “Larger Map” link.
The solution to this issue is explained and solved here. But then I though I should try an actual plugin…
SO, I tried the plugin and still can’t get it to work right. I think I am doing something wrong but I can’t find concise enough directions to figure it out.
I really need the ability to add google maps to my posts without it slowing the site down too much.