GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon GPL v2.3.4

GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon GPL Overview

The GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon allows you to customize and style your maps to match your website’s branding and color scheme, providing a cohesive and professional look across your directory site. This addon enhances the user experience by offering more control over the appearance of your maps, whether you’re using Google Maps or Open Street Maps (OSM).

Key Features of the GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon

1. Supports Both Google Maps and Open Street Maps
   • The addon works seamlessly with both Google Maps and Open Street Maps (OSM), giving you the flexibility to choose the mapping service that best suits your needs.
2. Custom Styling for Google Maps
   • Style Individual Layers: Customize specific layers of your Google Map, such as roads, water, parks, railways, and more.
   • Set Different Styles for Different Maps: You can apply different styles for various types of maps (e.g., details maps, category maps) to create a unique look for each page.
   • Adjust Style Parameters: Modify parameters like hex color, hue, gamma, saturation, lightness, and weight to fine-tune the appearance of your map.
   • Snazzy Maps Integration: Import preset styles from Snazzy Maps, a popular online resource for stylish map themes. You can use these styles as-is or customize them further to fit your brand.
3. Custom Styling for Open Street Maps (OSM)
   • Preset Styles: Choose from a variety of preset map styles to match the look and feel of your website or branding.
   • Custom Map Types: Apply different styles for different map types, such as category maps and detail maps.
   • Paid Map Layer Integration: Use API input to enable paid map layers like Open Cycle Map or others, giving you more options for specialized mapping.
4. Map Styles Work Across All GeoDirectory Maps
   • The Custom Map Styles addon works with all GeoDirectory maps, enhancing the visual appearance of your maps across the entire directory. However, Google Static Maps are not supported as they do not support styling.
5. Full Compatibility with Other GeoDirectory Addons
   • The addon is fully compatible with other GeoDirectory features, such as the Marker Cluster Addon, ensuring that your custom styles work seamlessly with all your maps and directory features.

Benefits of Using the GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon

• Brand Consistency: Customize your maps to match your website’s color scheme and branding, ensuring a cohesive and professional user experience across your directory.
• Enhanced User Experience: Offering a visually appealing and consistent map style can improve user engagement and satisfaction, making it easier for users to navigate your directory.
• Flexibility with Map Customization: Whether you’re using Google Maps or Open Street Maps, you have full control over the look and feel of your maps. This flexibility allows you to tailor the maps to fit the unique needs of your directory.
• Save Time with Snazzy Maps: Instead of creating map styles from scratch, you can quickly import preset styles from Snazzy Maps and use them as a base for your customization, saving time and effort.
• Seamless Integration with Other Addons: The Custom Map Styles addon integrates smoothly with other GeoDirectory addons, ensuring that your maps retain their custom styles while benefiting from additional features like Marker Clustering.

Why Choose the GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon?

The GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon is an essential tool for directory owners who want to elevate the visual appeal of their maps and provide a more branded, cohesive experience for their users. By customizing the look and feel of your maps, you can create a more professional and engaging environment that reflects your brand and enhances user interaction with your directory.

Whether you’re using Google Maps or Open Street Maps, this addon provides the flexibility and customization options you need to create beautiful, branded maps that will help your directory stand out.

Enhance your directory’s maps and boost your site’s branding with the GeoDirectory Custom Google Maps Addon!