<p>This plugin allows a WordPress Site Admin to enter locations of stores etc into the db.  The information is then displayed on the front end<br />
using the google maps interface.  The user can enter a starting location in the search field, the system will then find the closest location from<br />
it’s starting point and display the path and steps necessary to get to that location. If many locations are available in a similar range range,<br />
the plugin will request the driving distance between the two closest locations. It help to avoid the pitfall of getting an office across a river<br />
which may take a lot of driving to get to.</p>
<p>This plugin requires a valid Google Maps API key (free) from Google.  If you do not have an API key you may get one here.<br />
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html</p>
<p>The actual google maps functionality is based on GoogleMapAPI – A library used for creating google maps. Which can be found here<br />
http://www.phpinsider.com/php/code/GoogleMapAPI/</p>


GoogleMapper

This plugin allows a Wordpress Site Admin to enter locations of stores etc into the db.  The user can then search for the closest location.

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<p><strong>Enables users to easily manage and organize multiple locations. With integrated Google Maps functionality, it also provides a seamless store locator experience.</strong></p>
<p>The Google Maps Locations plugin empowers users to effortlessly add a location, multiple locations, or points of interest to a Google maps.</p>
<p>⭐ <em>We’re excited to introduce the updated version of CM Map Locations! Now featuring a Setup Wizard and new tools to enhance your mapping experience. Explore the improvements and take your maps to the next level.</em></p>
<h3>Location Detailed Description</h3>
<p>Each map location is showcased on a dedicated page, featuring comprehensive details like descriptions, images, videos, full addresses, and zip codes.</p>
<p>Furthermore, all locations are highlighted on Google Maps, with each marked by a distinct icon based on its category or user selection.</p>
<h3>Map and Index Page with all Locations</h3>
<p>The Google Maps plugin generates an index page displaying all locations on a Google Map and as a list.</p>
<p>Clicking on any location on the map or the list can either direct users to the location page or display a tooltip with additional details when clicked on the map.</p>
<h3>Google Maps and Locations Plugin Premium Editions</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/tooltipglossary/" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Maps and Location Plugin Premium editions</a> includes even more powerful features, such as: versatile shortcodes, use of polygons for marking locations and areas, user location tracking support, API support and much more.</p>
<h3>Google Maps and Locations Plugin Introduction Video</h3>
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<h3>Locations Plugin Use Cases</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Store Locator</strong> – Easily add multiple physical store locations, customize the location icons, images and description.</li>
<li><strong>Business Locations</strong> – Create a directory index of businesses with their locations visible on Google Maps.</li>
<li><strong>Niche Business</strong> – Ideal for showcasing locations on Google Maps in a structured and stylized way.</li>
<li><strong>User Aggregated Directory</strong> – Increase engagement by letting users post locations and content. The admin edits the content before approving and publishing the submissions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Basic Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Place a location on a Google maps.</li>
<li>Add description for each location.</li>
<li>Show all locations on an index page showing one map for all locations.</li>
<li>Allow user to see all their posted locations in a dashboard, add new locations or control the status of existing locations.</li>
<li>Images and videos can be added to each location.</li>
<li>Search locations by any keywords in location description or title.</li>
<li>Display snippet or map of the location using shortcodes.</li>
<li>Control which content should appear on the location page.</li>
<li>Includes a user-friendly Setup Wizard for quick and easy plugin configuration.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Version Features</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/map-locations-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro Version Detailed Features List</a> | <a href="https://www.knowledgetrail.com/map-locations/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo Site</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Locations index map display – Choose between several display templates to support use cases such as store locator, store list, point of interest and more.</li>
<li>Import and export locations using KML, GPX or CSV format.</li>
<li>Categories – Place locations in categories and assign a unique icon for each category.</li>
<li>Weather information – Weather information is shown near each location.</li>
<li>Location Icon – Override location category icon with a unique icon per each specific location.</li>
<li>Upload Location Icon – Upload your own location icon.</li>
<li>Images – Images and videos can be added to each location.</li>
<li>Extended Set of Shortcodes – Several shortcodes are supported. Shortcodes can be embedded in posts and show a single location, a map with all locations in a category, and more.</li>
<li>Tags – Tags can be added to locations and allow filtering of locations.</li>
<li>Search location using zip, radius and text.</li>
<li>Modify all text labels in the plugin.</li>
<li>Access Control – Set which role can create or view locations.</li>
<li>Location moderation and notifications.</li>
<li>Allow users to use an iframe and share location map on another site.</li>
<li>Tiles/Layers support – Show extra information from external services as an additional map layer.</li>
<li>Polygon support – Draw a beautiful shape overlay.</li>
<li>Track users location – Create a link that allows user to show their location on the map in real time.</li>
<li>Automatically add links to Waze and Google directions for each location.</li>
<li>Create time-based locations and polygons. Users can filter the map according to date and time to view these locations.</li>
<li>Route Manager – Integrates with the Route Manager plugin to show both locations and routes on a joint map.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Add-ons and Related Plugins</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/locations-manager-peepso-integration-addon-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Location Manager PeepSo Integration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/locations-manager-anonymous-user-posting-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Location Manager Anonymous Posting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-route-manager/" rel="ugc">CM Route Manager Plugin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-business-directory/" rel="ugc">CM Business Directory</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>Suggested Plugins by CreativeMinds</h3>
<p>List of all <a href="https://www.cminds.com" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Plugins</a> by CreativeMinds</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://glossaryplugin.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">CM Tooltip Glossary</a> – Easily creates a Glossary, Encyclopaedia or Dictionary of your website’s terms and shows them as a tooltip in posts and pages when hovering. With many more powerful features.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.knowledgetrail.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Routes Plugin</a> – Draw map routes and generate a catalog of routes and trails with points of interest using Google maps.</li>
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CM Map Locations – Visualize and share your locations in a few clicks

Display locations on an interactive map with Google Maps. Use as a store locator, showcase business locations, and improve navigation.

GoogleMapper vs CM Map Locations – Visualize and share your locations in a few clicks