Specify the location details (name, address, and geographic data)

Content:

Why do it: Specifying the address and geographic data of the location is essential to allow users to find the business on the map and for location-based search.

Procedure

1. Access the profile edit page (file edit.php).

2. Scroll down until you find the box (ibox) titled Address.

3. In the Location Name field, enter an identifying name for the location (for example, "Main Office" or "North Branch").

4. Fill in the address fields below:

  • In the Address field, enter the street name and house number.
  • In the City field, enter the city.
  • In the ZIP Code field, enter the postal code.

5. Check the geolocation map (generated by the geodata.fields template) to ensure that the coordinates (Latitude and Longitude) have been correctly generated based on the entered address.

6. Once completed, click on the save button (usually located at the bottom of the page or in the toolbar) to store your changes.