=== WP Google Maps === Contributors: WPGMaps Donate link: http://www.wpgmaps.com Tags: google maps, maps, map, map markers, google, google map, wp maps, wp google maps, wp google map, easy map, store locator, map plugin, directions, map directions, google map plugin, routes, polygons, polylines, streetview, location, marker, latitude, longitude Requires at least: 3.5 Tested up to: 4.0 Stable tag: trunk License: GPLv2 The easiest to use Google maps plugin! Create custom maps with high quality markers containing locations, categories, descriptions, images and links. == Description == The easiest to use Google maps plugin! Add your customized Google map to your WordPress posts and/or pages quickly and easily with the supplied shortcode. No fuss. No iFrames and super easy to use! Perfect for contact pages, coverage maps and any other use you can think of! While the free version of WP Google Maps allows you to create a Google map with as many markers as you like, the Pro version allows you to do so much more! The [WP Google Maps Pro Version](http://www.wpgmaps.com/purchase-professional-version/) version allows you create custom Google maps with high quality markers containing locations, descriptions, images, categories, links and directions. = Lite Version (Free) = * Super easy to use, no coding required! * Create as many map markers as you need by simply typing in the address * Responsive maps * Edit your map markers with the click of a button * Drag map markers to an exact location * Google Maps Streetview supported * UTF-8 character support * Map can be included as a widget * Support for localization * Choose from four Google maps types: roadmap, terrain, satellite and hybrid * Define your own width, height and zoom level for your Google Map * Add animations to your map markers! * Store locator functionality * Add Polygons to your Map * Add Polylines / Routes to your map * Create a map in less than a 30 seconds! * No advertising or links * Google Maps Weather Layer * Google Maps Cloud Layer * Google Maps Transport Layer * Google Maps Weather Layer * Latest Google Maps API (V3.14, V3.15 & V3.exp) = Professional Edition = * Create multiple Google maps! * Add descriptions, links and images to your map markers. * Add categories to your map markers * Filter markers by category * Mashup multiple Google maps * Add different marker icons, or your own icons to make your map really stand out! * Allow your visitors to get directions to your markers. * Export/Import your markers to a CSV file for quick editing. * Link Fusion tables to your Google Maps * Show your visitor's location on the Map * Import KML/KMZ files to your Google Map * More advanced options for the Store Locator * WordPress Network friendly * Get the [WP Google Maps Professional Edition](http://www.wpgmaps.com/purchase-professional-version/) for only $19.99 = Translations = Get a free copy of the WP Google Maps Pro version in exchange for translating our plugin! * English - default * Russian * German * Polish (Michal Kotnowski) * Finnish (Johanna Joutti) * Dutch (Jan Wind) * Czechoslovakian^ * Spanish^ * French^ * Italian^ * Swedish^ ^Language file needs to be updated = Demos = WP Google Maps Lite * [Basic Google Map with Markers](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/basic-google-map-with-markers/) * [Store Locator](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/wp-google-maps-store-locator-free-version/) * [Polygons & Polyines/Routes](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/polygons-and-polylines/) * [Google Maps Weather Layer](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/google-maps-weather-layer/) * [Google Maps Cloud Layer](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/google-maps-cloud-layer/) * [Google Maps Transit Layer](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/google-maps-transit-layer/) * [Google Maps Traffic Layer](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/google-maps-traffic-layer/) * [Google Maps Bicycle Layer](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/google-maps-bicycle-layer/) WP Google Maps Pro * [Google map with advanced markers](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/basic-map-and-markers/) * [Marker listings - Simple](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/list-markers/) * [Marker listings - Advanced](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/map-with-markers-listed-below-advanced/) * [Google Maps Directions](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/directions/) * [Resposive Map](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/responsive-maps/) * [Marker Categories](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/marker-categories/) (Filtering) * [Advanced Store Locator](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/store-locator/) * [WP Google Maps Editor](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/screenshots-back-end/) (Back-end Screenshots) * [Visitor Generated Markers](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/visitor-generated-markers/) - (WP Google Maps VGM Add-on) * [Custom Map Styling](http://www.wpgmaps.com/demo/custom-map-styling/) (WP Google Maps Gold Add-on) == Installation == = First time WP Google Maps user = Thank you for choosing WP Google Maps! In order to create your Google map, simply activate the plugin and click on "Maps" in your left navigation menu. Once the WP Google Maps page loads, set the options for your map (height, width, map type, zoom level etc) and then use your mouse to drag your Google map to your desired location and press the "Save map" button. Copy and paste the shortcode into your post or page and WP Google Maps will automatically create the map on your page using the settings you chose above. = Adding your first map marker = To add a marker to your Google map, scroll to below the map in your admin section and enter the address or GPS location in the Address input field. Click "Add Marker" and WP Google Maps will add your marker to the address you specified. = Setting up a Google Maps Store Locator = In order to make use of WP Google Maps' Store Locator functionality, simply click on the "Store Locator" tab in the map creation page and select "Yes" == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I get the professional edition? = Simply visit http://www.wpgmaps.com and purchase the WP Google Maps Professional Edition for $19.99 = I've installed the plugin, now what? = Once installed and activated, a link should appear in your left navigation panel within your WP-ADMIN section. Click on the "WP Google Maps" link and follow the on screen instructions. = How do I put a Google map on my page/post? = In order to show your custom Google map on your page or post, simply copy the shortcode supplied and paste it into your page or post. WP Google Maps will automatically configure the map to the settings you selected in the map edit page. == Screenshots == 1. The "Lite" version of WP Google Maps. 2. The "Pro" version of WP Google Maps. 3. WP Google Maps Pro version: Users can get directions to your map markers 4. WP Google Maps Pro version: Add custom markers to your Google map 5. WP Google Maps Lite version: General settings page 6. WP Google Maps Pro version: General settings page 7. WP Google Maps Pro version: Export/Import your map markers 8. WP Google Maps Pro version: Advanced Google map options. == Upgrade Notice == = 5.05 = This is a must for users on IIS. Older WP Google Maps versions will not be compatible. == Changelog == = 6.0.19 = * Fixed a bug that caused the marker file to be recreated on every page load in some instances. * Fixed a marker listing display bug (iPhone) * Now showing default settings for marker path and URL * Removed the "Google map could not load" error * Fixed a bug that when threw off GPS co-ordinates when adding a lat,lng as an address = 6.0.18 = * You can now select which roles can access the map editor = 6.0.17 = * Minor update: PO files updated = 6.0.16 = * You can now choose which folder your markers are saved in * Better error reporting for file permission issues = 6.0.15 = * Small bug fixes * Map marker location bug fix * Russian translation added by Borisa Djuraskovic = 6.0.14 = * Code improvements * Added option for selecting Celsius or Fahrenheit with the Google Maps weather layer = 6.0.13 = * Fixed PHP warnings and the plugin is now PHP 5.5 compatible = 6.0.12 = * Fixed a google map marker XML file location bug = 6.0.11 = * Small bug fix on the WP Google Maps welcome page = 6.0.10 = * Tested on WP 3.9 * Fixed a bug that only displayed two map marker categories for the store locator (pro) * Added the option to select which Google Map API version you would like to use. There were issues when using Google Map API v3.15 (lines were created on the map for no reason. The default is now Google Map API V3.14) = 6.0.9 = * Maps now automatically work in Tabs without having to add any code * Added a "zoom level" slider to the Google map settings * Added a check for GoDaddy Wordpress hosting and the APC object cache due to the issues that arise while using it * Fixed a polyline bug * Added "stroke opacity" options to polygons * Added a warning when users want to use % for the map height = 6.0.8 = * Fixed a Mac Firefox style issue with the WP Google Maps Store Locator * Fixed a function error in the polyline functions file = 6.0.7 = * Upgrading of plugin is now handled correctly = 6.0.6 = * Multisite bug fixes * XML marker file bug fixes (thank you Endymion00) = 6.0.5 = * Markers are now stored in the uploads folder * Small bug fixes = 6.0.4 = * Performance update = 6.0.3 = * Small bug fix = 6.0.2 = * Style bug fix = 6.0.1 = * Small bug fix = 6.0.0 = * Fixed a map width bug with the datatables layout. Now falls in line with the map width. * Added more options to the map settings page * Fixed a bug that forced a new geocode on every marker edit, even if the address wasnt changed * Updated TimThumb from 2.8.11 to 2.8.13 * You can now choose for your map InfoWindows to open from mouse click or hover * Better error handling when the map cannot show due to conflicts or JS errors * Fixed the bug that caused high memory usage * Major bug fixes = 5.24 = * Bug fix - The map style changed the style of your theme. = 5.23 = * Add animations to your map markers (lite) * Choose to have the infowindow open by default (lite) * Add the bicycle and traffic layer to your map (lite) * Substantial coding improvements and bug fixes = 5.22 = * Fixed the marker sort order bug = 5.21 = * Fixed a bug that if clicking the "add maker" button produced an error, the "add marker" button would disappear. = 5.20 = * Categories can now be hidden from the marker list * German translation added thanks to Matteo Ender = 5.19 = * Fixed a styling bug with Firefox * Fixed the bug that caused all markers to be lost upon upgrading = 5.18 = * Added improved styling to the address in the map infowindow = 5.17 = * Fixed update bug = 5.16 = * Plugin now checks to see if the Google Maps API is already loaded before trying to load it again * Fixed some SSL bugs = 5.15 = * Added marker category functionality * Added Google Map Mashup functionality * Fixed small bugs * Added backwards compatibility for older versions of WordPress * Replaced deprecated WordPress function calls * Added Spanish translation - Thank you Fernando! = 5.14 = * The map plugin now uses the new media manager * Fixed some styling conflicts * Added missing strings to localization * Updated to the latest Timthumb version = 5.13 = * Fixed a small bug = 5.12 = * Removed deprecated code = 5.11 = * Added SSL bug fixes * Fixed a bug that wasnt allowing users to edit the exact location For more, please view the WP Google Maps website.