Quickly make a store locator using Google Maps
You can embed a Google Maps store locator right into your site with copy-paste simplicity. The locator will show a map of your locations and let users of your site find the store or business nearest to them. To get started copy your locations and paste them into our store locator tool. The locator can be embedded on your site, and will be optimized for mobile users.
Get StartedThe example store locator embedded above shows the Apple Stores in New York. Type in a location into the search box in the upper right, hit enter, and you'll be delivered to the nearest location.
Our store locators have all the features your customers need, including:
- Search for nearest location by postal code or address
- Browse a list of locations alongside the map
- Embed the store locator seamlessly in your website
- Access using mobile devices such as Android or iPhone
- Nearest location will be found using mobile GPS (if available)
Provide us with the location addresses and we'll plot them on a map. You can then copy and paste the code necessary to embed the map within your site. We also make a simple text box available, so you can embed the location finder anywhere on your website.
Embed your store locator
Many times you will already have a list of store names and addresses in a spreadsheet, like Excel, Numbers, or Google Docs. If not, you can use our spreadsheet template as a starting point. Select (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A) and copy (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C) all the rows, then paste (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V) your data into the box on the BatchGeo home page. You can find a more indepth walkthrough of creating a map in our Excel support section. Be sure to set the Map Mode to Store Locator to enable the list of locations alongside the map.
You can retrieve the embed code when you edit your map or in the email you receive after you save your map. Technically, this is an HTML snippet containing an “iframe” and is similar to the process of embedding a YouTube video.
Search your store locator
Every map generated by our store locator is capable of being searched from the map interface (unless disabled). However, there are circumstances when you want to embed a search box outside of the map itself. For example, you may want to make your locator search available globally across your website, even on pages without the embedded map.
You can retrieve the code for the search box when you edit your map. You can highlight and copy (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C) the “locator code,” which is technically an HTML snippet containing a form that sends search text directly to your BatchGeo map.
To try it out, use the search box above to find a nearby New York Apple Store. Try searching “manhattan” or other New York locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a store locator for my website?
Paste your store addresses and details into BatchGeo, set the Map Mode to “Store Locator” in Advanced Options, and save your map. Copy the embed code from the confirmation email and add it to your website. Customers can then search for the nearest location by address or zip code.
Can customers search the store locator by zip code or address?
Yes. Every BatchGeo store locator includes a built-in search box where users can enter an address, zip code, or city name to find the nearest locations. On mobile devices with GPS enabled, the map can also automatically show the nearest store.
Can I add a search box to other pages on my website?
Yes. BatchGeo provides separate “locator code” for a standalone search box that you can place on any page of your website. When customers search, they're directed to your full store locator map with the nearest locations highlighted.
What information can I include for each store location?
Include any data from your spreadsheet: store name, address, phone number, hours of operation, website URL, store category, and more. All columns from your spreadsheet appear in the marker popup when customers click a location on the map.
How do I update store locations when they change?
Use the edit link from your confirmation email to update your map data. Paste your updated spreadsheet (with all locations including headers), save, and the embedded locator on your website updates automatically. See our editing guide for details.
