How to display a label next to a Marker for Google Maps?

Question

I would like to display a text label next to the markers on google maps. I've used Virtual Earth before and I'm just starting to use Google Maps. I tried setting the Title property but that only changes the roll over text.

Is there a way to display a small line of text underneath a marker that will stay there as the user zooms, pans and uses the map?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

There's a good label class here, though you'll have to add it alongside the markers.

Answer 2

For Google Maps JavaScript API v3, check out these examples.

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