This plugin allows you to include Google maps in WordPress posts and pages, and map posts and pages on global maps.
There are often two versions of the plugin available, stable and BETA. The BETA version includes all the stable version features, and also new features that need further testing.
Features
The number of features has grown beyond the limits of a short list. If you need features that are aren't listed here, check the documentation and the Tag Reference. Some popular features are:
- Once you have a Google Maps API key, you're ready to put maps just about anywhere in your blog.
- Global maps can present your posts in many ways
- They can show just one category, for example
- Context-sensitive template maps show the markers of currently displayed posts
- Clicking on a post marker shows a customizable summary of the post or page in an info window
- A small search map on the post editing page lets you easily add location to posts
- Location can also be embedded in post content for mobile blogging
- Support for both standard WordPress shortcodes and template tags to add maps to your site.
- GeoRSS automatically added to feeds
- Attach KML files to posts and pages
- Connect category markers with a colored line
- Many more enhancement requests implemented and underway.
Translations
- Belorussian by FatCow added in version 1.2.8
- French added in version 1.1
- German by Michel Honold added in version 1.1.3
Mashup Ingredients
Geo Mashup combines WordPress, Google Maps, and GeoNames to create a GeoCMS that puts you in control of all your content, including geographic data.
The Future
I would like to make WordPress a first-class GeoCMS, and also make working with maps in your blog as easy as working with images.
Geo Mashup has made it this far on the customization work and donations it has brought my way. As a freelance web developer I spend time on Geo Mashup when I can, and look for work elsewhere when I must.
