Visitor Map
Version
1.5.1 (last update on Nov 15, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
15
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
37021
Date Added
29 July 2008
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
- This extension by default includes hidden links/advertising. Hidden links/advertising can affect the Search Engine ranking.
* Zoom in, out. Street level detail provided by Google Maps for major cities
* Four directional pan. Just click and drag the map to pan
* Map overlay with Satellite map, regular map or hybrid map
* Limit number of visitors to show
* Specify your Google Maps API key in the admin panel
* Use Google's default markers or custom markers
* User definable map size
* Toggle display of map type controls
* Toggle display of zoom controls
Update 1: Set initial latitude, longitude and zoom
I have had this module on my site for about two weeks now.
I have not noticed any advertising at all.
The problem is though, that it only shows about 10 place markers of visitors and I know I have had dozens more than that (via Google Anylitics) so I have the impression that it may be only logging visits from search engines, hot actual people.
Given that it doesn't show actual visitors (which may be my mistake, though I have checked the settings), I will unpublish it.
I have not noticed any advertising at all.
The problem is though, that it only shows about 10 place markers of visitors and I know I have had dozens more than that (via Google Anylitics) so I have the impression that it may be only logging visits from search engines, hot actual people.
Given that it doesn't show actual visitors (which may be my mistake, though I have checked the settings), I will unpublish it.
Owner's reply
The module will show visitors if and only if their IP resolves to actual coordinates via a specific service. Unfortunately, not all IPs resolve correctly, and this is probably the issue you are facing.
the reason it only gets a 4 is because of the idea of hidden advertising. It saddens me that the only extension I could get to work and sets up with no problems has some sort of hidden advertising in it. I'll keep it for now, but will hope the other Geocity extension will soon work properly so I won't have to worry about hidden advertising on my site. I'd rather give a donation than to have this sort of stuff in my site.
Owner's reply
Unfortunately at the moment, this is the state of affairs, since we need to look after our investment in terms of time spent on development / support. Shortly new "Pro" versions (available for the price of a beer) will be coming out which do not include the advertising.