Introduction¶
Getting started with Store Locator Plus is easy. These are the basic steps:
- Purchase a license from Cyber Sprocket and enter the license key.
- Go get a Google Maps API key for your site and enter the API key.
- Tweak some settings.
- Add a few locations.
- Put the [SLPLUS] shortcode on the page where you want the location search & map to appear.
Step 1: Purchase A Cyber Sprocket License¶
You can use the product without a license key from Cyber Sprocket, however the advanced features of the Pro Pack are only available if you purchase the Pro Pack. After making your purchase you will be automatically emailed your license key.
You can use our license key reminder tool to resend the key if you did not receive it or need a new copy.
Step 2: Get a Goole Maps API key.¶
Before you can do anything useful with the plugin you must get a Google Maps API key. From the Google API Console:
- Click on API Access on the left sidebar.
- Generate a new key (if you don't already have one).
- Copy the key, you will need it later.
Generating A Google API Key
Now that you have an API key you need to turn on the Google Maps service for that key.
- Click on Services on the left sidebar.
- Look for the Google Maps API v2 on/off button, turn it on.
Google API Service Settings
You will need to enter your API key that you copied earlier into the Store Locator Plus admin panel.
- In WordPress, login as admin and go to the admin panel.
- Click on Settings in the left sidebar and select "Store Locator Plus".
- Go to the Google Communications section and enter your API key.
Step 3: Tweaking Settings¶
Set your default map settings via the map settings admin menu. You can set a number of options to change how the map behaves, the default setup, the wording of search form labels, and more.
Step 4: Adding Locations¶
Add Locations Form
Once you've set your Google Maps API key you will see some new menu options on the admin panel sidebar under an "SLP Locations" tab. That is where you add locations, edit existing locations, and change your default map settings. Once you've added a few locations your content is ready and you can add a shortcode to your pages or posts.
Step 5: Using The Shortcode¶
A shortcode is a simple coded block used by WordPress to put plugin content on a page. Create an "Our Locations" page and put [SLPLUS] in the content and you are on your way.
Learn more at Step 3. How To Use
Next Step: General Settings
