5sec Google Maps Pro
The only Google Maps plugin
for WordPress you’ll ever need
Overview
5secs Google Maps Pro will help you in create maps with multiple pins in seconds. It is fully responsive and mobile friendly. A fully customizable HTML bubble/description on every pin, this plugin needs almost no code editing. Whether it’s a simple map with just one pin or a fully customized map with multiple pins, this simple to use plugin will help enable your map in seconds.
Pro’s & Con’s
- Simple yet customizable, the default options will satisfy most users.
- Full screen support and auto language select.
- works in sidebars, posts, pages and custom post types out of the box
- multiple maps per post/page are supported
- extensive documentationand default shortcode ([map]) can be changed
- For each map, width and height, map color and skin, zoom, map type, info layers, fullscreen, mouse scroll wheel and autofit options are available
- For each pin, address, description, auto open description, tooltip, center, bounce, directions and icon settings can be changed.
- Has consistency issues
- Lesser options in designing the maps
Benefits
- 10 predefined map skins and unlimited color overlays
- Directions to and from pin address
- 15 predefined pin options and custom ones
- Info layers like traffic, transit and bicycle, clouds, weather
- Smart cache with 1 or 100 pins that loads maps in less than a second
- Map types like road, terrain, satellite, hybrid
- Lock map by hiding controls and locking zoom, pan and type
- Autofit to adjust map zoom or center to fit all pins
- Human readable address and latitude/longitude
- Large bubble available on click with description of pins
Pricing
Competitor Themes
- Hero Maps Premium
- Responsive Google Maps
Summary/Conclusion
Once you install the plugin there’s no need for any setup. Everything is preset. The simplest map can be built in seconds. Maps can be customized in numerous ways to fit the style and needs of any website. They value your business and know what features are crucial to attract customers. That’s why the maps have a built-in directions form and the ability to create great descriptions. It doesn’t matter how many pins you have, the map will always load with the same speed thanks to the clever caching engine. Don’t worry, you never have to empty the cache or do any other “technical” things. Just use the map builing GUI and enjoy.
Main Features
- 25+ options
- Responsive and mobile friendly
- Unlimited maps and pins
- Fully customizable pin bubble/description
- Directions support to and from pin
- Traffic, weather, clouds, transit and bicycle layers
- Full blown visual map builder
Bundled Programs
- Maps plugin – template
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