Google plans to launch a new feature allowing you to embed Google Maps on any website just as easily as you can embed a YouTube video. Along with a permalink for the URL of a map, you'll have the option of copying and pasting an embeddable line of code.

But wait, we hear you say isn't there already a way to embed maps on web sites? Isn't that why I see them everywhere I go? Well, yes. But it takes a bit of technical know how and a Google maps API key.

The new move will help bring Google Maps to the masses. Because, you know, they're so exclusive right now.

The embedded maps will be just like the real thing, with aerial, hybrid, and street views. But we predict most people will just use them to point out party directions and highlight the locations of the nearest places to pick up cheap booze on your way to said party.

[via Mashable]