Conditionally display content based on geographic location

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Problem: I would like to display content conditionally, based on a visitor's location.

Solution: Add a custom address field to the custom post type, and then create a View filtered by distance from the User's location.

Relevant Documentation: https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/filtering-and-ordering-map-markers-by-distance/

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Last updated by curtisP-2 5 years, 6 months ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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February 10, 2019 at 3:10 am #1198170

curtisP-2

Tell us what you are trying to do?

I'd like to be able to conditionally display content based on a visitor's geographic location.

I'm building a directory of medical professionals and would like to display a doctor's or multiple doctor profiles at the bottom of a blog article with the heading "Doctors Near You".

Is there any documentation that you are following?

No.

Is there a similar example that we can see?

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What is the link to your site?

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February 10, 2019 at 9:33 pm #1198267

Christian Cox

Hi, it sounds like you need a View filtered by distance from the current User's location. In general, you will create a custom address field and apply it to the Doctors post type. In the Doctor post editor, you can add an address for each Doctor. Then you can create a View of Doctors filtered by distance from the address field. To filter by distance from the current User's location, your site must be on https and your site visitors must allow you to access their browser location. A popup notification will be displayed to confirm that permission.

We have documentation for distance filters available here: https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/filtering-and-ordering-map-markers-by-distance/

Let me know if there's something specific you need assistance with, or if things don't seem to be working as expected.

May 22, 2019 at 1:25 am #1246848

curtisP-2

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!