Map Data and Location accuracy

Hello,
1. Set address on map changes data

The location of the pin on that map is determined by Lat Lon coordinates. When you type in the address, GD is sending it out, that address, to the map API and asking “What is the lat lon for this address and the correct address?” When the answer comes back, GD fills in all the fields accordingly and adjusts the map pin placement on the map (based on lat lon).

However, in some specific cases the map API may give what you know to be incorrect information. There is bad data out there. In the case of a single address, there may not be much we can do about it. See this FAQ for more information: https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/integrations/google/#osm

If there are a rash of addresses where you think the data is wrong, please send us the addresses in a private reply and we can check it out.

That said, the first step should be to review the settings at:

GeoDirectory – Multilocations – ADD LISTING FORM SETTINGS

Disable Google address autocomplete? – this will stop the zip codes from changing in the times before you press set on map.

There are several options there and a combination will probably help you.

If the placement of the pins is changing the address, and you really don’t want that to happen, then try Disable move map pin from changing address fields

2. Categories

There should be no problem between listing display on the map and categories. I am not sure what you mean when you say the listing is not displaying correctly, because all the pins seem to be there. Can you be more specific?

Hi Justin,

Thanks for your reply. I’ve just corrected the location for you and could you check and see if it’s what you’re looking for?

Thanks!

Hello,

the way GeoDirectory works by default is

Add listing
Enter address
Click set on map
Map marker is automatically moved

When the set on map button is pressed, the address is sent to the map provider for a lat lon lookup, which is used to position the marker on the map.

GeoDirectory itself is not ‘in charge’ f the lat lon data that comes back from the map geolocation API of your choice (OSM or Google). Instead, those services supply the lat lon.

If the lat lon is not exactly as you want, then the map marker must be repositioned manually. By default, when the marker is moved, the address is updated.

If you want to manually reposition the marker without updating the address, then choose the option

GeoDirectory – Multilocations – ADD LISTING FORM SETTINGS – Disable move map pin from changing address fields