The Complete Guide to Store Locator Customization

Your store locator should feel like a natural extension of your brand, not a generic widget slapped onto your website. With Mapify's powerful customization options, you can create a store locator that matches your brand perfectly.

This comprehensive guide covers every customization option available.

Visual Customization

Map Styles (20+ Options)

Choose from dozens of professionally designed map themes:

Light Themes:

Dark Themes:

Colorful Themes:

Specialty Themes:

Each theme can be further customized with your brand colors.

Custom Pin Design

Pins are your most visible branding opportunity. Customize:

Shape Options:

Color Customization:

Icon Integration:

Size & Scale:

Color Scheme Customization

Make every element match your brand:

Widget Colors:

Text Colors:

Button Colors:

Status Badge Colors:

Typography

Control every font in your store locator:

Mapify supports all Google Fonts plus custom font uploads.

Layout & Structure

Widget Layout Options

Full-Width Map:

Immersive map experience with overlay panel

Split View:

Map on left, location list on right (or reversed)

Tab View:

Switch between map view and list view

Compact View:

Embedded widget for sidebar or footer

Full-Page:

Dedicated store locator page layout

Search Bar Customization

Position:

Style:

Features:

Location Card Design

Customize how each location appears:

Card Style:

Information Display:

Image Display:

Filter Panel

Filter Types:

Filter Categories:

Filter Position:

Interactive Features

Click Behaviors

Customize what happens when users interact:

Pin Click:

List Item Click:

Directions Button:

Animation & Effects

Entrance Animations:

Hover Effects:

Pin Animations:

Mobile Experience

Mobile-Specific Options:

Responsive Breakpoints:

Custom layouts for:

Content Customization

Location Information Fields

Choose which fields to display:

Basic:

Extended:

Custom Fields:

Add unlimited custom fields:

Multi-Language Support

Automatic Translation:

Custom Translations:

Upload your own translations for:

Search & Sort Options

Default Sort:

Secondary Sort:

Advanced Customization

Custom CSS

For complete control, add custom CSS:

/* Override any styling */

.mapify-pin {

border: 3px solid gold;

}

.mapify-card {

box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);

}

JavaScript API

Programmatic control with JavaScript:

// Focus on specific location

mapify.focusLocation(locationId);

// Filter by category

mapify.filterByCategory('retail');

// Get user's closest location

mapify.getClosestLocation();

Webhook Integrations

Connect Mapify to your business systems:

Customization Templates

Don't want to start from scratch? Choose a template:

Retail Template:

Perfect for stores and boutiques

Restaurant Template:

Optimized for multiple locations with menus

Service Business Template:

For businesses with appointment scheduling

Medical/Healthcare Template:

HIPAA-compliant with patient resources

Real Estate Template:

Property listings with detailed information

Each template includes:

Best Practices

Do's:

✅ Match your brand colors closely

✅ Use high-quality images (minimum 800px wide)

✅ Test on mobile devices

✅ Keep custom fields relevant

✅ Use clear, actionable button text

Don'ts:

❌ Use too many colors (stick to 2-3 main colors)

❌ Overcrowd the interface with every option

❌ Use tiny text (minimum 14px for body)

❌ Forget to test accessibility

❌ Make users hunt for key information

Getting Started with Customization

Mapify makes customization easy with:

1. Visual Editor - See changes in real-time

2. Templates - Start with a professional design

3. Preview Mode - Test before publishing

4. Backup/Restore - Never lose your work

5. Copy Settings - Duplicate across widgets

Your Perfectly Customized Store Locator Awaits

With Mapify's extensive customization options, you can create a store locator that feels like it was custom-built for your brand—because it is.

Start with a template or build from scratch. Every color, every font, every interaction is under your control.

Try Mapify free for 14 days and create your perfect store locator today.