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| + | This tutorial describes how to create maps using the WordPress Geo Mashup plugin. It is assumed that you are familiar with the basics of WordPress, and have already installed and activated the Geo Mashup plugin. | ||
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| + | =Creating a post= | ||
| + | # Go to the WordPress dashboard. | ||
| + | # Go to '''Posts''' > '''Add New''' | ||
| + | # Enter a title and body text | ||
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| + | ==Add a location== | ||
| + | While you are on the post edit page | ||
| + | # Scroll the page to the '''Location''' section | ||
| + | # Look for a world map | ||
| + | # Drag the map (left click and hold while moving the mouse) to center it on your location | ||
| + | # Zoom the map (use the + an - buttons on the left side of the map) to get close to your location | ||
| + | # Click the map to add a green marker | ||
| + | |||
| + | Now we need to name the location. Look below the map, you should see: | ||
| + | ** Address | ||
| + | ** Saved Name | ||
| + | ** Geo Date | ||
| + | |||
| + | # ''(Optional)'' Click the '''Saved Name''' field and give your location a name | ||
| + | # Modify the date as needed. | ||
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=Saving locations= | =Saving locations= | ||
==Reusing saved locations== | ==Reusing saved locations== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 12 January 2013
Contents
Introduction
This tutorial describes how to create maps using the WordPress Geo Mashup plugin. It is assumed that you are familiar with the basics of WordPress, and have already installed and activated the Geo Mashup plugin.
Creating a post
- Go to the WordPress dashboard.
- Go to Posts > Add New
- Enter a title and body text
Add a location
While you are on the post edit page
- Scroll the page to the Location section
- Look for a world map
- Drag the map (left click and hold while moving the mouse) to center it on your location
- Zoom the map (use the + an - buttons on the left side of the map) to get close to your location
- Click the map to add a green marker
Now we need to name the location. Look below the map, you should see:
- Address
- Saved Name
- Geo Date
- (Optional) Click the Saved Name field and give your location a name
- Modify the date as needed.
