Manage Links, Google Maps, and SEO in Magento 2 Store locator

Purpletree Magento 2 Store Locator is an essential extension that helps customers find physical stores with ease. This guide provides insights into managing links, configuring Google Maps settings, and optimizing the store locator page for search engines.

Managing Header and Footer Links

To improve accessibility, Purpletree Magento 2 Store Locator allows admins to enable header and footer links for easy navigation to the store locator page.

Settings Available:

  • Enable Header Link – This setting controls the appearance of the store locator link in the website header.

  • Header Link Label – You can customize the text label for the header link. By default, it is set to "Store Locator".

  • Enable Footer Link – Similar to the header, this setting enables the store locator link in the website footer.

  • Footer Link Label – Admins can modify the footer link text, which is set to "Store Locator" by default.

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Note:

If your Magento 2 store is using a custom theme, the header and footer links might not be displayed as expected. However, these links will be present in the default Magento 2 theme.

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Google Map Settings

Google Maps integration enhances user experience by displaying store locations visually. The following settings help in configuring the map display effectively:

Configurable Map Settings:

  • Map Marker – This is the icon used to mark store locations on Google Maps. By default, it uses the standard Google Maps marker. For best results, upload an image of size 40x40 pixels.

  • Map Zoom – Determines the initial zoom level when the store locator page loads. The default zoom level is set to 6.

  • On Click Map Zoom – Controls the zoom level when a customer clicks on a store location on the map. The default is also set to 6.

To enhance the visibility of the store locator page in search engines, Purpletree Magento 2 Store Locator offers SEO-friendly configurations.

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SEO Settings:

  • URL Identifier – The unique identifier for the store locator page URL. By default, it is set to "storelocator".

  • URL Suffix – Adds a suffix to the store locator URL. By default, it is ".html".

  • Default URL Format – The store locator page will be accessible via: http://example.com/storelocator.html

  • META Keywords – Keywords help search engines index the page efficiently. The default keywords are "Store Locator, Find Stores, Google Stores".

  • META Description – A short description for SEO purposes. By default, it is "Find Stores near you with Store Locator.

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Conclusion

With Purpletree Magento 2 Store Locator, businesses can enhance customer experience by making it easier to find physical stores. By properly configuring header and footer links, optimizing Google Maps settings, and using SEO-friendly features, admins can ensure better navigation and search engine rankings for their store locator page.