Map Widget: everything you need to know

What is the map widget?

The Map widget is a product that shows available accommodations and their prices for a specific location. With the help of a handy location finder, properties close to your selected location will be displayed in map view. It is perfect for searching accommodations around a particular event venue.

As always, any finalized bookings that originate here will be credited to your account, earning you commission.

How to setup the Map widget

-For regular websites:

• Log in to the Partner Center.
• Choose 'Products'.
• Then choose 'Map Widget'.
• Choose a name for your Map Widget.
• Fill in the location/address bar and choose an option from the dropdown that will appear (This will be the central location on your Map Widget. We'll find and display properties around this location within a certain radius).
• Hit the Create Map widget button.
• Copy and paste the code into your website.

-For Wordpress sites:

• Log in to the Partner Center.
• Choose 'Products'.
• Then choose 'Map Widget'.
• Choose a name for your ‘Map Widget’.
• Fill in the location/address in the field and choose an option from the dropdown that will appear.
• Hit the Create Map widget button.
• Copy your code and wait.
• On the right side of the code, you will see an entry point to our “Product Helper Plugin”
• With this plugin, you simply paste the embed code from the Affiliate Partner Center and generate a short code, which can be used anywhere on your WordPress website.

What is the minimum size of a Map widget?

The recommended minimum size is 500x500px.

Even though our map widget is horizontally responsive, we recommend a minimum size of 500x500px to ensure your visitors get the best user experience, can easily interact with the map and find their best accommodation.

What is a location marker?

The location marker is a unique marker on the map that shows the address of your event venue, which is identified by a yellow color. It will also show the name that you specified when creating the map widget.

Your users can see the nearest accommodations around your event venue and choose their best fit!

Can I set the zoom level?

Yes. In the 'Zoom' input field, you can enter any number between 1 (all the way zoomed out) and 20 (all the way zoomed in).