Check your store locator before launch

What this article helps you do

Complete these checks before you make the store locator public.

Before you start

• Mapstore is installed.
• Mapstore has one or more stores.
• The map block is on a page in your theme.
• You can edit your theme and access Mapstore settings.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Check store status

• Open Stores in Mapstore.
• Make sure that each necessary location has Status set to Active.
• Mapstore does not show Draft stores on the storefront.

2. Verify the map page

• In the theme editor, make sure that the Mapstore map block is on the page that shoppers use.
• Save the theme to apply the changes.

3. Check addresses and geocoding

• Open the store locator.
• Make sure that you can see each store at the correct map position.
• If a store is missing or in an incorrect position, fix its address.
• Use Geocode address or Find on map.
• Save the store.

4. Test search and filters (if used)

• If you use filters or tags, test the search and each filter.
• Make sure that the results are correct.

5. Optional: Test lead form and product availability

• If you use lead forms, submit a test message.
• Make sure that you receive the test message.
• If you use product availability, open a product page.
• Make sure that you can see the correct stores.

How to verify it worked

• The map shows each active store.
• Search and filters return the expected results.
• The store locator loads on mobile and desktop.
• The search field, filters, map controls, and store links work.

Troubleshooting

Related articles

• Install Mapstore
• Add Mapstore to your theme
• Mapstore admin pages
• Add or edit stores