Introduction

Directory, Maps & Locations

Shack Locations is the best way to create a location-based directory in Joomla.


With Shack Locations you can create advanced directories with custom maps, markers, infoboxes and hundreds of locations. You can add details to your locations using custom fields. And, you can give your users the ability to search and filter through the locations.

Multiple locations in a single map

With Shack Locations, you can display a map with as many markers as you need. You can use location types to categorize and customer your map markers.

Automatically create a list of locations

In addition to displaying a map, Shack Locations can also create a list of your locations. Shack Locations provides a "List" tab where you can show customized details for your locations.

Filter your locations on your map

Visitors to your site can use filters to quickly sort your locations. Shack Locations shows checkboxes under your map. Visitors check these options to choose the location types they want to see.

Create maps the easy way

Creating maps has never been easier. If you search for an address, Shack Locations will automatically find the latitude and longitude values for you.

Add custom tabs

Shack Locations enables you to create tabbed information areas. You can use these to show extra information for all your locations.

Excellent SEO support

Shack Locations allows you to add metadata for each location, and also provideds clean, Search-Engine Friendly URLs. This helps Google to find and index your site's locations.

Functionality
A lot of various possibilites with Shack Location. With these configurations you can create a good overview of the location types you want
Ease of use
i needed some assistent with the configuration in Joomla 4, but the general ease of use is great
Support
This is a 10!
Good help from the team. Quick response and remote help on my configuration.
Excellent job, thanks
Documentation
In some parts the documentation could be a little bit better, but searching and finding out by myself is also a good learning job
I used this to: An overview of all Motorcycle museums in Europe. With different Locations Types, Markers, and links to reviews of those museums.

Great plugin



Posted on 22 September 2023
Functionality
Plugin works great, easy to use and does exactly what is described.
Ease of use
It is very easy to install, set up and configure. Lots of customizable features.
Support
When the map broke on my site, the devs reacted professional and quickly on my emails. They thorougly researched the issue and fixed it.
Documentation
I used this to: A map on a website of a client from me. To show specific information per municipality.

Great support!



Posted on 13 January 2023
Functionality
Works really well. Has allowed me to drop a couple of other components that aren't ready yet as I upgraded to J4, so saving money too.
Ease of use
Easy and where I couldn't figure it out the support was fast and very helpful.
Support
First class. I had a few issues with the way the responsive layout worked with my template and I received lots of helpful support.
Documentation
Pretty good, there were a few things I couldn't find but the support made up for that.
I used this to: I'm currently upgrading my community web site and I will use the maps for the community directory, pub guide, open gardens location maps and many others items.
Functionality
This Extension allows you to publish maps on your joomla website. Works like a charm.
Ease of use
Easy to install and configure. Had it working in less then 15 Minutes.
Support
Wonderful support Team. We found a little bug after the update to a newer version, which was corrected by the support team in less then 24 h
Documentation
Everything you need to know about the extension can be found in the documetation. Any further question can be adressed to the support team.
I used this to: Display Maps on several websites. You can also display one ore more markers on the map, with further information which is displayed in a popup, if you click on the location marker.
Functionality
Exactly what my client was looking for: adding categorized locations on a map. Both desktop and smartphone is good
Ease of use
It has a small learning-curve because of its intuitive interface
Support
Quick response, and the test-version what was made available for testing worked right away.
Documentation
This can be improved in my opinion. It is now kind of a FAQ list with pages.
I used this to: A map of the town of Heerenveen with historical locations, that are grouped in categories
Functionality
Work's as documented providing you follow Google's abrasive rules!
Ease of use
Client loves how easy it is to set-up, create new and manage existing locations.
Support
Outstanding! Alex was wonderful to work with as we sorted through the issues we were having.
Documentation
Very detailed considering all the many changes that Google has made through this extensions lifetime!
I used this to: As part of a business directory for a local Chamber of Commerce.
Functionality
I've recently taken over this site so don't know how the extension works. But based on the support, I gave it five stars.
Ease of use
I've recently taken over this site so never installed it or configured it from scratch. But based on the support, I gave it five stars.
Support
INCREDIBLE! After updating, I got an error taking the site down. Support was so good! They provided a patch to help with the changed code!
I used this to: The client site had Shack Locations installed before I started working on the site. They use it to show multiple locations of Library Branches. That said, the previous dev hard coded Shack Loc into the template so not sure they're using it as intended.
Functionality
Easy to get started and plenty of options to tailor to your needs through custom fields and overrides.
Ease of use
Once you've obtained your Google Maps API key setup is pretty straight forward.
Support
Support is top notch. I raised a couple of queries concerning enhanced functionality and a minor bug, and both were resolved very quickly.
Documentation
There is plenty of supporting documentation on the website. The articles provided are clear and easy to follow.
I used this to: Initially just using for an internal pilot project in order to understand the full scope of this extension. However I anticipate using this on client projects in the future.
Functionality
Embed a generic Google map or a custom My Map with layers. Plot locations in categories. Style your map (land, water, highways) to suit.
Ease of use
A quick read of the documentation is all you need to get started. After that it's very intuitive.
Support
Excellent support, quick turnaround. Questions answered often within hours. A good reason to buy any Joomla Shack extension!
Documentation
Good online documentation covers most questions you may have. If not, request support and you'll get answers to any questions quickly.
I used this to: An economic development website to show points of interest within a region. I purchased a customization to reference a Google My Map which included county shapes and am very pleased with the result.
Functionality
I particularly like the list function providing details on every item on the map. Also, I am fond of the pop-up details on each location.
Ease of use
There are so many features and most are extremely intuitive. The component easily connects to Google Maps API and to a site mapping tool.
Support
I had a couple of questions and Joomla Shacks support people were not only very helpful, their response time was extremely impressive.
Documentation
The documentation has clear instructions and numerous screen grabs with appropriate circles and arrows to point out settings.
I used this to: I am using this to show the locations of numerous formation flying clinics throughout the United States. We are training pilots to fly a mass arrival with 60 Piper Cherokee aircraft in formation at the worlds largest air show in Oshkosh, WI.
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Shack Locations

Version:
2.1.13
Developer:
Joomlashack
Last updated:
Jan 23 2024
8 months ago
Date added:
Nov 19 2014
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Free download
Includes:
c
Compatibility:
J3 J4 J5 (b/c plugin)
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