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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | === Provides Mapping, Display, and Search of Locations For: === | |
| − | who create sites | + | * Those of you who create sites for clients using WordPress |
| − | + | * Those of you who want to show your important locations (stores, buildings, points of interest, etc.) in an easily searchable manner. | |
| + | Also referred to as a dealer locator (locater), shop finder, and zip code or zipcode search. | ||
| + | Its strength is in its flexibility to allow you to easily manage a few or a thousand or more locations through the admin interface. | ||
| + | === Great Built-In Functionality & Features === | ||
| + | * You can use it for numerous countries, which will continue to be added as Google adds new countries to their Google Maps API. See the documentation for the latest | ||
| + | * Supports international languages and character sets | ||
| + | * Allows you to use unique map icons or your own custom map icons --- great for branding your map | ||
| + | * Gives your map the desired look by using our Map Designer™ interface in the WordPress admin section | ||
| + | * Pick other cool Google Maps options, such as an inset box, zoom level, map types (street, satellite, hybrid, physical), and more | ||
| + | * You can use miles or kilometers | ||
| + | * Automatically restricts loading of Javascript & CSS to only pages that display the map (or that might need access to the JS & CSS) for better site performance | ||
| + | * Option to show dropdown list of cities allows visitors to quickly see where your locations are and choose their search accordingly | ||
| − | == | + | === Upgrades === |
| + | If you need additional features, enhance your store locator with addons & themes. [http://www.viadat.com/products-page Upgrade Now] | ||
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| + | === Other Links === | ||
| + | [http://www.viadat.com/store-locator Downloads] | [http://www.viadat.com/products-page Addons & Themes] | [http://www.viadat.com/category/store-locator Blog - New Features & Updates] | [http://docs.viadat.com Documentation] | ||
| − | === | + | === Special Thanks to Translators === |
| + | * Simon Schmid: German (Deutsche), Italian (Italiano), Czech (Cestina), French (Francais) | ||
| + | * Gwyn Fisher: Spanish (Espanol) | ||
| − | + | (Email new translations to info{at}viadat{dot}com. If you provide your web address, we'll link back to you also) | |
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| − | + | == Installation == | |
| − | + | === Main Plugin === | |
| − | + | # Upload the `store-locator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory | |
| + | # Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress | ||
| + | # Sign up for a Google Maps API Key for your domain at http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html | ||
| + | # Add your locations through the 'Add Locations' page in the Store Locator admin panel | ||
| + | # Place the code '[STORE-LOCATOR]' (case-sensitive) in the body of a page or a post to display your store locator | ||
=== Addons === | === Addons === | ||
| − | + | # Unzip & Upload the entire add-on folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/addons` directory. | |
| − | + | # Activate the add-on by updating the Activation Key that you receive after purchase at the bottom of the "News & Upgrades" Page. | |
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==== List of Current Addons ==== | ==== List of Current Addons ==== | ||
| − | + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-add-ons/csv-importer--geocoder--exporter--xml-exporter/ CSV Importer / Geocoder / Exporter & XML Exporter] | |
| − | + | ##[[CSV_Importer_Geocoder_Exporter_XML_Exporter|ReadMe & Screenshots]] | |
| − | + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-add-ons/local--remote-database-importer--geocoder/ Database Importer] | |
| − | + | ##[[Sample_DB_Importer_Queries|Sample Database Queries]] | |
| − | + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-add-ons/multiple-field-updater/ Multiple Field Updater] | |
| − | + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-add-ons/point-click-add-mapper--geocoder/ Point, Click, Add Mapper] | |
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=== Themes === | === Themes === | ||
| − | + | # Unzip & Upload the entire theme folder to the `wp-content/uploads/sl-uploads/themes` directory (note the new location for themes as of v1.2.37). | |
| + | # Select theme from the theme dropdown menu under the "Design" section on the "Map Designer"™ Page. | ||
==== List of Current Themes ==== | ==== List of Current Themes ==== | ||
| − | + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---jack-black/ Jack Black] | |
| + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---ever-clear/ Ever Clear] | ||
| + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---silver-hawks/ Silver Hawks] | ||
| + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---mellow-yellow/ Mellow Yellow] | ||
| + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---green-machine/ Green Machine] | ||
| + | # [http://www.viadat.com/products-page/store-locator-themes/theme---the-browns/ The Browns] | ||
| − | + | === Icons === | |
| − | + | # There are some default icons in the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/icons` directory. | |
| + | # Add your own custom icons in to `wp-content/uploads/sl-uploads/custom-icons` (note the new location for custom icons as of v1.2.37). | ||
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| − | + | == Tutorials == | |
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| + | # [http://blueprintds.com/2009/06/13/how-to-add-forms-to-store-locator-plugin-in-wordpress/ Tutorial: How to add forms to Store-Locator plugin in WordPress] | ||
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Yes, you will need a Google account in order to retrieve an API for your maps to work properly | Yes, you will need a Google account in order to retrieve an API for your maps to work properly | ||
| − | + | # To sign up for a Google Account, visit: https://www.google.com/accounts/ | |
| − | + | # To sign up for a Google Maps API Key, visit: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html | |
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=== How Do I use a Translation? === | === How Do I use a Translation? === | ||
| − | + | # Place .po & .mo translation files into the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/languages` folder, and then change the `WPLANG` constant to the corresponding language abbreviation in the `wp-config.php` file in the root wordpress directory | |
| − | + | # Example: to use French, make sure `lol-fr_FR.po` & `lol-fr_FR.mo` are in the `languages` folder, then change make sure update the code in `wp-config.php` to read `define('WPLANG', 'fr_FR')`, and Voila, Il sera en francais (It will be in French). | |
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=== Which countries is this compatible with? === | === Which countries is this compatible with? === | ||
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* Australia | * Australia | ||
* Belgium | * Belgium | ||
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* Canada | * Canada | ||
* Switzerland | * Switzerland | ||
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* India | * India | ||
* Hong Kong | * Hong Kong | ||
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* Liechtenstein | * Liechtenstein | ||
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* South Korea | * South Korea | ||
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| − | Removed ( | + | Removed (inactive domain or domain can't be used to embed a map on a website yet): |
| − | * Bosnia and Herzegovina ( | + | * Bosnia and Herzegovina (as of v1.2.28) |
| + | * Hungary (as of v1.2.35.1) | ||
| + | * Kenya (as of v1.2.35.1) | ||
| + | * Malaysia (as of v1.2.35.1) | ||
| + | * South Africa (as of v1.2.35.1) | ||
| + | * Thailand (as of v1.2.35.1) | ||
Added (as of v1.2.34): | Added (as of v1.2.34): | ||
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* Argentina | * Argentina | ||
* Chile | * Chile | ||
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* Mexico | * Mexico | ||
* Portugal | * Portugal | ||
* Singapore | * Singapore | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 20 January 2010
Description
Provides Mapping, Display, and Search of Locations For:
- Those of you who create sites for clients using WordPress
- Those of you who want to show your important locations (stores, buildings, points of interest, etc.) in an easily searchable manner.
Also referred to as a dealer locator (locater), shop finder, and zip code or zipcode search. Its strength is in its flexibility to allow you to easily manage a few or a thousand or more locations through the admin interface.
Great Built-In Functionality & Features
- You can use it for numerous countries, which will continue to be added as Google adds new countries to their Google Maps API. See the documentation for the latest
- Supports international languages and character sets
- Allows you to use unique map icons or your own custom map icons --- great for branding your map
- Gives your map the desired look by using our Map Designer™ interface in the WordPress admin section
- Pick other cool Google Maps options, such as an inset box, zoom level, map types (street, satellite, hybrid, physical), and more
- You can use miles or kilometers
- Automatically restricts loading of Javascript & CSS to only pages that display the map (or that might need access to the JS & CSS) for better site performance
- Option to show dropdown list of cities allows visitors to quickly see where your locations are and choose their search accordingly
Upgrades
If you need additional features, enhance your store locator with addons & themes. Upgrade Now
Other Links
Downloads | Addons & Themes | Blog - New Features & Updates | Documentation
Special Thanks to Translators
- Simon Schmid: German (Deutsche), Italian (Italiano), Czech (Cestina), French (Francais)
- Gwyn Fisher: Spanish (Espanol)
(Email new translations to info{at}viadat{dot}com. If you provide your web address, we'll link back to you also)
Installation
Main Plugin
- Upload the `store-locator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
- Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- Sign up for a Google Maps API Key for your domain at http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
- Add your locations through the 'Add Locations' page in the Store Locator admin panel
- Place the code '[STORE-LOCATOR]' (case-sensitive) in the body of a page or a post to display your store locator
Addons
- Unzip & Upload the entire add-on folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/addons` directory.
- Activate the add-on by updating the Activation Key that you receive after purchase at the bottom of the "News & Upgrades" Page.
List of Current Addons
- CSV Importer / Geocoder / Exporter & XML Exporter
- Database Importer
- Multiple Field Updater
- Point, Click, Add Mapper
Themes
- Unzip & Upload the entire theme folder to the `wp-content/uploads/sl-uploads/themes` directory (note the new location for themes as of v1.2.37).
- Select theme from the theme dropdown menu under the "Design" section on the "Map Designer"™ Page.
List of Current Themes
Icons
- There are some default icons in the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/icons` directory.
- Add your own custom icons in to `wp-content/uploads/sl-uploads/custom-icons` (note the new location for custom icons as of v1.2.37).
Tutorials
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Google Account to use this store locator?
Yes, you will need a Google account in order to retrieve an API for your maps to work properly
- To sign up for a Google Account, visit: https://www.google.com/accounts/
- To sign up for a Google Maps API Key, visit: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
How Do I use a Translation?
- Place .po & .mo translation files into the `/wp-content/plugins/store-locator/languages` folder, and then change the `WPLANG` constant to the corresponding language abbreviation in the `wp-config.php` file in the root wordpress directory
- Example: to use French, make sure `lol-fr_FR.po` & `lol-fr_FR.mo` are in the `languages` folder, then change make sure update the code in `wp-config.php` to read `define('WPLANG', 'fr_FR')`, and Voila, Il sera en francais (It will be in French).
Which countries is this compatible with?
This plugin is compatible with all countries that have Google Map domains. This includes:
- Austria (updated as of v1.2.28)
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- Finland
- France
- Italy
- Japan (updated as of v1.2.28)
- Netherlands
- Norway
- New Zealand
- Poland
- Russia
- Sweden
- Taiwan (updated as of v1.2.28)
- United Kingdom
- United States
Added (as of v1.2.28):
- China
- India
- Hong Kong
- Liechtenstein
- South Korea
Removed (inactive domain or domain can't be used to embed a map on a website yet):
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (as of v1.2.28)
- Hungary (as of v1.2.35.1)
- Kenya (as of v1.2.35.1)
- Malaysia (as of v1.2.35.1)
- South Africa (as of v1.2.35.1)
- Thailand (as of v1.2.35.1)
Added (as of v1.2.34):
- Argentina
- Chile
- Mexico
- Portugal
- Singapore