Plugin / Simple Locator

Kyle Phillips
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As of version 1.2.0, Simple Locator includes a bulk CSV data importer. If you have your location data available in CSV format with separate address, city and state/province columns, you may use this tool to import your locations as posts and geocode the locations automatically. The Google Maps Geocoding API limits requests to 2500 per day, so if your file contains over 2500 rows, it may take multiple days to complete the import. See the Simple Locator Website for details on importing locations.
The Google Maps Geocoding API limits requests to 5 per second, and 2500 per day. The import process is throttled to comply with the API limits. See the Google Geocode API documentation for more information.
Import progress is saved, and you may always come back and continue at a later time. If you received an API limit error, you’ll need to wait 24 hours before continuing the import. If you attempt to continue after receiving this notice, your API key may be disabled by Google for violating their API terms. You may check your request usage in the Google Developer Console. If you receive a 500 error from Google during the import, try refreshing the page and continuing the import. If the issue persists, check the last import row for formatting errors (the last import row will be displayed on page refresh).
The Google Maps Geocoder could not locate the address. Check the corresponding CSV row number for formatting errors.
Your API key must be public, and have the Geocoding API enabled. To enable the API, visit your Google Developer console, and enable both the “Javascript API v3” and the “Geocoding API”. You may also check your API usage through the developer console.
All geocoding and mapping functionality takes advantage of the Google Maps Javascript API V3. Unexpected changes in the API service may effect plugin functionality, but any changes will be monitored and addressed as needed.
Use of the Google Maps API requires that the data be displayed in a Google map. Hiding the map violates the API licensing.
Several Javascript callback functions are provided for key events in search, and map rendering. To learn more about these callbacks, visit locatewp.com.
No. If an existing post type is chosen as the search term, there must be preformatted latitude and longitude fields associated with each post. Geocoded fields must be formatted using the degree format. All new posts under the “location” post type are geocoded on save.
The search form uses the Google Maps API geocoding service, which offers reliable data throughout the world. Use of the API may change depending on your specific location. Localization is possible using the provided POT files in the /languages folder. To toggle between miles and kilometers, visit Settings > Simple Locator.
Pagination is available in non-AJAX forms. To disable AJAX form submission, use the ajax=”false” shortcode option. To limit results per page, use the perpage=”15″ option. NOTE: custom map/results containers are not available in non-AJAX forms.
As of version 1.4.0, the Google Maps options object is customizable. To customize the options, visit settings > Simple Locator > Map Display. Check the box to enable custom map options and enter them. This MUST be a properly formatted Javascript object. Think of this as if you were writing your own Google Maps implementation and needed to pass options. Also note, enabling custom options will override any options set in shortcodes.
This plugin relies on the Google Maps Javascript API. Please refer to the API documentation regarding commercial use and licensing.

Ratings

4.8
16 reviews

Rating breakdown

Details Information

Version

1.5.6

First Released

10 Dec, 2015

Total Downloads

16,388

Wordpress Version

3.8 or higher

Tested up to:

4.6.16

Require PHP Version:

-

Tags

Google Maps location Store locator store map

Contributors

Kyle Phillips

Languages

The plugin hasn't been transalated in any language other than English.

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