Add a Local Info widget to a post, page, or sidebar.
| Author: | Jeff S (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 3.6.1 |
| WordPress version tested: | 3.6.1 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 02-09-2014 |
| Last updated: | 02-09-2014
Warning! This plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress.
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| Rating, %: | 80 |
| Rated by: | 1 |
| Plugin URI: | http://tirespider.com/ |
| Total downloads: | 793 |
| Active installs: | 10+ |
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Add a Local Info widget to a post, page, or sidebar. Currently supports Chicago and Philadelphia.
FAQ
How do I get an Everyblock API Key?
First, you will need an Everyblock Account.
Navigate your browser window to https://chicago.everyblock.com/account/register/. Select a username and password, and enter your zip code.
Next, navigate to http://www.everyblock.com/developers/. Click “Create Developer Profile”. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and if applicable, your company or organization. Next, click “Create New Project”. Enter a Project Name, the URL to your site, and a brief description. Next, click “Save Project”. Click “Create Key”. A new API key will generate. Enter this key in settings.php file, located in the “everyblock” folder, where it says “API_KEY_HERE”.
Why are no entries or neighborhoods loading in my widget? Why can’t I set any properties in the widget itself?
First, make sure you set an API Key the settings.php file (located in the plugin directory, inside the “everyblock” folder). Second, make sure the API Key is valid. If it is still not working, please check the current running status of the Everyblock API.
How do I add the local info widget to a post or page?
After activating the plugin, add the shortcode [display_local_info_widget] to any page or post. You need to specify shortcode attributes metro and a schema. These are slugs provided by the Everyblock API. Example: [display_local_info_widget metro=chicago schema=food-inspections]
How do I change the width and height of the widget while it is embedded in a page or post?
Add the shortcode attributes width and height. Example: [display_local_info_widget metro=chicago schema=food-inspections width=400 height=600].
How do I add the local info widget to a sidebar, header, or footer?
After activating the plugin, go to Appearance -> Settings, and drag the “Local Info Powered By EveryBlock” to the appropriate area. Set a Metro and Schema from the appropriate dropdown boxes.
