Location / Map
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Navigate to WordPress Dashboard → Directory → Settings → Location / Map to configure the location and map settings for your directory.
Google Places Auto Complete: Choose "Yes" to enable Google Places Auto Complete for location fields in the frontend submission form. This feature allows users to search and select locations as they type, improving accuracy and user experience.
SSL for Map: Enable SSL to load maps securely using an SSL certificate. This is important for secure connection and data protection.
Add API Key: Enter your Google Maps API Key here. This key is needed to access Google Maps services on your site. Obtain it from the Google Developer Console.
Default Latitude & Longitude: Provide default latitude and longitude values for the map's center point. This determines the initial view when the map loads.
Example: Latitude 40.7128 (for New York City), Longitude -74.0060.
Default Zoom Level: Set the default zoom level (Range: 1 to 20). A zoom level of 10 typically shows a city-wide view.
Default Map Type: Choose the default map type, such as Roadmap, Satellite, Hybrid, or Terrain.
Default Map Color: Select the default color scheme for the map for consistent styling with your website’s theme.
Enable Map Type Control: Choose "Yes" to allow users to switch between different map types (e.g., Roadmap, Satellite).
Enable Zoom Control: Choose "Yes" to allow users to zoom in and out of the map.
Enable Scale Control: Choose "Yes" to display a scale bar on the map for better navigation.
Enable Street View Control: Choose "Yes" to allow users to access Street View (if available) from the map.
Enable Fullscreen Control: Choose "Yes" to allow users to view the map in fullscreen mode.
Listing City Slug: Set the slug for listing cities. For example, listing-city (ensure it follows permalink guidelines).
Listing Neighborhood Slug: Set the slug for listing neighborhoods. For example, listing-neighborhood.
Listing County / State Slug: Set the slug for listing counties or states. For example, listing-countystate.
Note: After updating slugs, go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to apply the updates.
✔ Click "Save Settings" to apply all your map and location configuration changes.