Localize a Region in Store Locator

Modified on Thu, 14 Nov at 10:48 AM

Overview

When Store Locator loads, it applies a default bias for the United States.

This article outlines how to change this bias to suit your store's needs and geolocate your locations more accurately.

Without the script to change the region. Searching Toledo automatically populates in the US.

Without the Script

With the script and using the GB region. Searching Toledo now loads within Spain.

With the script

Copy and paste the following code into the Page Footer HTML:

<script async
    src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&region=XX">
</script>

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Open Google Map API Key
Copy your API key, then navigate back to Display Settings
Within the Page Footer HTML field, replace YOUR_API_KEY with your copied API key
Replace XX with your region
- Australia - AU
- Canada - CA
- France - FR
- United Kingdom - GB
- United States - US
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