Store Locator
Free Version
WaddleWorks Store Locator free version allows customers to input the locations of their branches into their database and use our search page to find all stores that are located in the same city, state or province.
While basic by nature, WaddleWorks store locator is useful for business looking for only basic functionality in their store locator. Further more the database can be used for other purposes.
In order to use the free version, ensure PHP 5 is supported by your web server.
Simply unzip the files into any directory under your webserver room directory (may be called www, public_html, ROOT etc.).
Example. In Apache, unzip WaddleWorks Store Locator in /public_html/store-locator.
Now create the database using mysql from the command line:
>mysql -u root -e "source store-locator.sql"
Note: In order for this command to work, you'll have to make sure MySql bin directory is in your PATH environment variable and
that your current directory is
/public_html/store-locator
Now with your webserver running, access the admin module at http://<your-url>/store-locator/admin/
Over here you'll be able to add / edit and delete entries for your store locator.
In order to search our an office go to http://<your-url>/store-locator/
Note: you may want to secure your admin directory using .htaccess file in order to prevent unauthroized access.
A guide on how to secure a directory using .htaccess can be found here.
Premium Version
With our premium version you get the ability to search by zip code. Simply have the user enter their zip code and the WaddleWorks Store Locator will list stores closest to the customer. Additionally, there is integration provided for google maps. Show where you store is on google maps and also allow customer to enter their address and get driving directions from google maps.
In order to find our more contact us.