How can I add locations as well as their descriptions to "My Map" on google maps with the api?

I am trying to create a php form that takes in the location, description, etc and then uses the google m开发者_如何转开发aps API to add it to a "my map" on my google account.

I'm totally lost in how to even begin doing this though so any help would be appreciated.

Try this Google Maps Data API - you can operate using that API with all of your maps. :)