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Piani, The message could not locate this address is being returned by Google itself. Looking at the various codex and issues with WP and trying it in Google commercial maps (no issue) and then using the special characters with the API search my guess is it is yet another issue that Google has introduced.
I will run the theory by Lance so dont quote me. But since you are now paying Google directly to use their Google API now, it wouldn’t hurt if you would send the query to their support as well.
Ok, Thats not what is meant by the Plugin environment, that view shows your plugins but not versions of SLP, addons, WP.
the Plugin environment and info needed.
double check your csv file. you mentioned you exported. When you export each location line now has sl_id. If you are not updating that precise exact id that was assigned then you would delete that column.
The sl_id has to be exact and it can change. If you are adding new locations and you want to update you need to click on what to do with the csv file duplicate add, skip , etc. it is a setting under the Import function.
Info on the headers for the woo-commerce fields and how to associate the sku here:
https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/associating-woocommerce-products-with-locations/
That is not a feature with SLP.
The link to the docs shows all the various Map controls that over and above the base plugin that is included with premier. MAP URl controls
You can turn on Location sensor aware but it does not have a specific “button” on the map.
Are you using scroll to map or any of the premier map controls? What is your plugin environment?
Hello catherine, I do not see any issues on your site, could you provide specifics? Are you on current version of SLP and the addons?
Please provide plugin environment, i.e did you also update WP and Woo?
I apologize, I answered your second question and had to go back and read the first question since they are two different queries and concerns of yours. I do not see the issue as far as how SLP is working, You introduced a new issue when you referred to typing in the name differently , as opposed to not seeing results when a correct city was typed in with no zip code
When I typed in Walker, Minnesota I saw two results, it took a few seconds to load though, you must have a lot of locations , see screenshot:.
How Google recognizes whether it is a city name or a state abbreviation shouldn’t matter but sometimes they want more info and unless you have turned on show address guess or some other SLP Premier search enhancements we have no control over what is returned by Google under WPSLP and I do not see any issues with how SLP is working on your site.
When I typed in just the state Minnesota into search box it returned two locations.:
Mills Detail & Trailer Sales
1916 Albert Avenue South
Park Rapids, MN 56470
United States
DirectionsL & M Fleet Supply
1307 1st Street East
Park Rapids, MN 56470
United States
Directions WebsiteSLP has not changed anything in the way a search is done. None of the updates to versions have changed the way a search is done.
When I visited your site I saw retrurned the same exact results whether I typed in El Paso as two words or as one, if I did not select a category I saw two dealers within the miles radius.
There are other elements coming into play in your site when a search is done. Not sure if it is coming from your theme or another plugin. there are errors coming back from Google GET .gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:415 GET https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion_async.js net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
ob @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:415
W @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:504
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:514
Uc @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:439
h @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:456
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:379
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:457
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:456
ff @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:466
gf @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:467
setTimeout (async)
E @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:416
hf @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:468
Bi.Gf @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:572
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:573
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:575
gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:415 GET https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion_async.js net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
ob @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:415
W @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:504
h @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:557
Uc @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:439
h @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:456
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:379
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:457
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:456
ff @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:466
a.push @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:468
(anonymous) @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:468
setTimeout (async)
E @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:416
Pd @ gtm.js?id=GTM-KG3DZ7F:451
Then it is most likely your theme. The theme is controlling the navigation bar.
You will need to change within your theme
I have no idea what exactly you mean but you have errors and warnings and it is stopping the GET function>
Mixed Content: The page at ‘https://www.sloggers.com.au/store-finder/’ was loaded over HTTPS, but requested an insecure favicon ‘http://sloggers.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/favicon.jpg’. This request has been blocked; the content must be served over HTTPS.
No it isn’t anything to do with updates to WP, it has to do with Google and the API keys you need and setting them up correctly. I do not know if it is other plugins or themes that also require a key but you still have multiple warning and errors on your site referencing the API keys.
See instructions
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/wordpress-store-locator-plus-google-api-key/
Please provide your plugin environement when posting in forums, It helps us to see what versions oand which plugin or add-ons you are using.
I do not have insight into your settings etc since you are using the WPSLP self managed site. so it is impossible to direct you to a solution or to see if you have any locations entered incorrectly or if Google is returning and changing randomly.
You might want to refer to the recent articles posted by the developer that sheds some light on the above Google logic.
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/google-maps-api-returning-inaccurate-results/
and another example:
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/where-is-toronto-ontario/
This is nothing new, we reported similar a year ago
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/location-position-and-accuracy/
Refer to the below docs and scroll to the attributes and how to change the store page title and how to change
https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/the-store-page-storepage-shortcode/
The SLP SEO pages templates and examples and the css and shortcodes to use are in docs here:
https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/store-pages-templates-slp_pages-work/
and more info about the Power addon shortcodes for contacts are here
https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/additional-layout-shortcodes-with-power-add-on/
Not sure why you would use iframe with shortcodes, are you inserting a video?
See basic docs about Search and SLP
You can change and add CSS or change the layout with the Experience Add-on
If you do not want a map to show, you can also hide the map with Experience add-on.
No we have nt heard of any. What version of SLP, Power, premier etc are you using?
If you could provide some screenshots and your plugin environment that would help.
Please refer to the posting guidelines when posting, it helps us if we know what versions and add-ons, if any you have active
Are you referring to SEO Pages? Do you have the Power add-on?
https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/store-pages-templates-slp_pages-work/
Or are you referring to permalinks?
Piani,
I really am lost. I have mentioned to Lance, if you have access to Slack you might be able to chat with him there. He is currently in a big project with a large client so I am not sure how soon he can look into this. But I honestly am lost with the whole translation thing and I have no idea what WP did. I came up with some ideas just by researching in wP and trying to find reported bugs but I am out of my element
Adam, In your case It is your server configuration …As mentioned before. SLP is working. SLP from loading.
And as far as Google tag manager, yes we know that, but any JSON errors or other errors can stop . The PHP JavaScript page header is a critical part of a working Store Locator Plus installation. Since it loads very late in the page creation process it is susceptible to failures from almost anything else you may be loading on the page or your WordPress site
Look at the screenshot and the error that is showing google tags built into your index.
Also, do you have referrers? Do you have just a browser key. Please read how to restrict your key. Currently it is not being blocked or restricted because I can clearly see it. I am guessing you have it in wrong spot or set up incorrectly for that customer
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/protecting-your-google-api-keys/
or if you do not restrict just add browser key
https://www.storelocatorplus.com/wordpress-store-locator-plus-google-api-key/
P.S. If you only want to search Norway then the append Norway or short code such as
example I have a test site and page for Costa Rica, Google doesnt seem to know where Costa Rica is so to be sure when I search San Jose …,there are many in the world, I have a shortcode like this”
[SLPLUS map_region=’cr’ center_map_at=”San Jose, Costa Rica” initial_radius=’1000′ append_to_search=’Costa Rica’]
You would need experience add on to utilize that shortcode, or as mentioned just use the append button in SLP..
Ok, cool, not dumb people often think we have a crystal ball…I could only hope!
I wanted to see your plugin environment to see if you were using any add-ons before I offered any solutions.
Yes i can see that if I type in 2o20 I do not get any results if I am incognito. Using the browser tools, I see a green GET when typing in tbat postal code, Google just doesnt show you any results.
I do not know if Google cant find it or if you need to expand the search area in results settings.
Even when I try to search Google MAPS it just shows me a pin point in the middle of Norway. Apparently Google doesn’t know what you are looking for. The numbers 2020 are not unique enough (And they have become more and more demanding ever since they added a bunch of new APIs (like Places) .
Unfortunately, since you are using the free WordPress SLP and have your own Google API we have no insight or control over how Google responds with results. Our MYSLP software is better at finding ubiquitous locations because they first search an alternate database and correct googles geocoding if needed and then go to Google for geocoding . There is no way for us to do that on other peoples self managed sites.
The WPSLP plugin does havea few add-ons that might help . Experience add-on where you can add the append or only with function, or use discrete search https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/store-locator-plus-discrete-searches/shortcode or use autocomplete or Premier subscription where you have some search enhancements like show address guess or show Google guesses etc.
I do not know if MYSLP would be a better option for you. But there isnt anything broken as far as how WPSLP is working
Turn on Location sensor
under General/user interface
When I go to Commercial maps and only use the number without additional info this is what Google Commercial Maps shows me :
Maps can’t find 97140Should this place be on Google Maps?You can try to force Google to return correct results and use the shortcode for only with oegon on the page or use autocomplete , if you have the experience add-on, or use a discrete search method. Premier subscribers also have additional query rules to assist your search process for the site visitor, but I would try the experience addon first. It is not the back end or SLP that is the issue, it is Google front end,
.https://docs.storelocatorplus.com/blog/slplus-shortcode-options/
P.S.
The developer of MYSLP is working on a new way to search first in an alternate location geocode database before searching Google. MYSLP is already showing to be more accurate when returning search results.
Please refer to the posting guidelines and provide plugin environment.
There are features available with experience add-on you can add shortcodes or append Australia or discrete search or auto complete
Please refer to the posting guidelines, you have not provided us with any detail to assist you.. i.e plugin environment, url. etc.
