Difference between revisions of "WordPress-GeoMashup"
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
| − | + | WordPress is remarkably capable in allowing a person to create a blog and present information on the web. When tied to the Geo-Mashup feature, it allows the blogger to attach geographic information to your blog posts. | |
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. | 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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# Click '''Activate''' once the plug-in has been installed. | # Click '''Activate''' once the plug-in has been installed. | ||
| − | You may | + | You may must configure your plug-in, which varies and is beyond the scope of this tutorial. |
=Activating Geo Mashup= | =Activating Geo Mashup= | ||
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==Add a Map in the Post body== | ==Add a Map in the Post body== | ||
To add a map in the post body, you simply need to type (or copy/paste) the following '''shortcode''' anywhere in the text where you would like your map to render. | To add a map in the post body, you simply need to type (or copy/paste) the following '''shortcode''' anywhere in the text where you would like your map to render. | ||
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'''Note:''' be sure that you have added a location to the post, otherwise a global map of all posts will appear. | '''Note:''' be sure that you have added a location to the post, otherwise a global map of all posts will appear. | ||
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# Click Pages > Add New | # Click Pages > Add New | ||
# Add a title | # Add a title | ||
| − | # In the page body, add the Geo Mashup | + | # In the page body, add the Geo Mashup shortcode |
[geo_mashup_map] | [geo_mashup_map] | ||
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If you save and view the post, you will see all of your geolocations on a map. | If you save and view the post, you will see all of your geolocations on a map. | ||
| − | Additionally, we can tell Geo Mashup that this is our Global Map page | + | Additionally, we can tell Geo Mashup that this is our Global Map page so that it can perform special functions, such as creating category maps, using this page. |
# Go to the WordPress Dashboard | # Go to the WordPress Dashboard | ||
# Go to '''Settings'' > '''Geo Mashup'' | # Go to '''Settings'' > '''Geo Mashup'' | ||
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# Hover your mouse over a category and click '''Edit''' | # Hover your mouse over a category and click '''Edit''' | ||
# Add a description, anything really | # Add a description, anything really | ||
| − | # Repeat this for all categories | + | # Repeat this for all categories which you can use on the map |
= Working with KMLs= | = Working with KMLs= | ||
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# Hover your mouse over the File and click '''Delete Permanently''' | # Hover your mouse over the File and click '''Delete Permanently''' | ||
# Click '''OK''' to accept the warning | # Click '''OK''' to accept the warning | ||
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You can now re-submit the KML file, or continue managing your media collection. | You can now re-submit the KML file, or continue managing your media collection. | ||
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[[Category: Wordpress]] | [[Category: Wordpress]] | ||
