WordPress and Non-Static Content
Hello everyone,
I'm currently putting together a WP directory website. I've come across a slight issue, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
I'll be using the 'Advanced Google Maps Plugin for Wordpress' to display multiple location markers on a map. I need to use this plugin as it provides a simple method of category filtering (e.g. allowing the user to only see airports, bars etc.). I intend to set up standard Google Maps info boxes within the map that will display whenever a user clicks on a marker. My problem is that I need to include more information than will realistically fit into these info boxes.
The solution that I have in mind involves placing the map on the left of the screen and having a blank space to the right. When a user clicks on the map, the info box will include a 'Read More' link. When this is clicked, I'd like more information about each location to appear in the space to the right of the map.
Can anyone provide some direction on how to realise this non-static content? I appreciate that there's probably a good way of doing it without using links in the info boxes - but I'm new to programming (apart from HTML), and using links seems like it might offer some kind of middle ground for making this happen.
Perhaps it just isn't possible? Or maybe there's some kind of miraculous plugin that will solve the issue? My initial reaction is something involving frames, but they obviously have issues attached.
It's important that not every location marker's information is available on the page at any one time. The alternative is to have the links in the info boxes directing to separate pages that then provide the further information, but this doesn't seem like the neatest solution!
I'd be very grateful if someone could provide some input. I apologise if this post is unclear or I've missed any crucial information; just let me know and I'll fill in the gaps!
All the best,
thegreatpretender
I'm currently putting together a WP directory website. I've come across a slight issue, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
I'll be using the 'Advanced Google Maps Plugin for Wordpress' to display multiple location markers on a map. I need to use this plugin as it provides a simple method of category filtering (e.g. allowing the user to only see airports, bars etc.). I intend to set up standard Google Maps info boxes within the map that will display whenever a user clicks on a marker. My problem is that I need to include more information than will realistically fit into these info boxes.
The solution that I have in mind involves placing the map on the left of the screen and having a blank space to the right. When a user clicks on the map, the info box will include a 'Read More' link. When this is clicked, I'd like more information about each location to appear in the space to the right of the map.
Can anyone provide some direction on how to realise this non-static content? I appreciate that there's probably a good way of doing it without using links in the info boxes - but I'm new to programming (apart from HTML), and using links seems like it might offer some kind of middle ground for making this happen.
Perhaps it just isn't possible? Or maybe there's some kind of miraculous plugin that will solve the issue? My initial reaction is something involving frames, but they obviously have issues attached.
It's important that not every location marker's information is available on the page at any one time. The alternative is to have the links in the info boxes directing to separate pages that then provide the further information, but this doesn't seem like the neatest solution!
I'd be very grateful if someone could provide some input. I apologise if this post is unclear or I've missed any crucial information; just let me know and I'll fill in the gaps!
All the best,
thegreatpretender
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