Info Windows
An info window is the popup that appears when a customer clicks a marker on the map. Store Locator Map: SE provides full control over the content, layout, and styling of info windows so they display the most relevant information for your customers.
Default Info Window Content
By default, the info window displays the following fields:
- Location name
- Full address
- Phone number
- Business hours (current day)
- "Get Directions" button
You can customize which fields are shown and in what order.
Configuring Info Window Fields
Selecting Visible Fields
- Open the app and go to Settings > Map > Info Window.
- In the Fields section, toggle each field on or off:
| Field | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Location name | The name of the store. | Shown |
| Address | The full street address. | Shown |
| Phone number | Displayed as a clickable link on mobile. | Shown |
| Contact email address. | Hidden | |
| Website | Link to the location's webpage. | Hidden |
| Hours (current day) | Today's operating hours. | Shown |
| Hours (full week) | The complete weekly schedule. | Hidden |
| Open/Closed status | Whether the store is currently open or closed. | Shown |
| Distance | Distance from the search point. | Shown |
| Description | The location's description text. | Hidden |
| Tags | Tags assigned to the location. | Hidden |
| Featured image | The location's primary photo. | Hidden |
| Custom attributes | Any custom fields configured for the location. | Hidden |
| Amenities | Amenity badges or icons. | Hidden |
- Drag fields to reorder them within the info window.
- Click Save.
Field Display Options
Some fields have additional display options:
- Phone number -- Choose to show as a clickable
tel:link (default) or plain text. - Website -- Choose the link text: "Visit Website," the actual URL, or a custom label.
- Hours -- Show only today's hours, or expand to show the full weekly schedule by default.
- Distance -- Display in miles, kilometers, or the unit matching the customer's search.
Get Directions Button
The "Get Directions" button is a key action element in the info window. When clicked, it opens a directions request in the customer's preferred mapping application.
Behavior
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| Desktop browser | Opens Google Maps in a new tab with directions from the customer's search location to the store address. |
| iOS device | Opens Apple Maps by default (can be configured to open Google Maps if installed). |
| Android device | Opens Google Maps. |
Configuration
- Go to Settings > Map > Info Window.
- Under Get Directions, configure the following:
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show button | Toggle the "Get Directions" button on or off. | Enabled |
| Button label | Customize the button text (e.g., "Get Directions," "Navigate," "Take Me There"). | "Get Directions" |
| Directions origin | Use the customer's search location or prompt them for a starting address. | Search location |
| Travel mode | Default travel mode for the directions request: driving, walking, transit, or bicycling. | Driving |
Additional Action Buttons
You can add other action buttons to the info window alongside "Get Directions":
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Call | Initiates a phone call to the location's phone number (mobile devices). |
| Opens the customer's email client with the location's email pre-filled. | |
| Visit Website | Opens the location's website in a new tab. |
| Share | Allows the customer to share the location via the browser's native share dialog or copy a link. |
| Custom URL | A configurable button that links to a custom URL (e.g., appointment booking, product catalog). |
Styling the Info Window
Built-in Style Options
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Background color | The info window's background. | White (#FFFFFF) |
| Text color | Primary text color inside the info window. | Dark gray (#333333) |
| Accent color | Color for links, buttons, and highlights. | Inherited from widget primary color |
| Border radius | Rounded corners on the info window container. | 8px |
| Max width | Maximum width of the info window popup. | 320px |
| Shadow | Drop shadow around the info window. | Subtle shadow |
Configuring Styles
- Go to Settings > Map > Info Window > Style.
- Adjust the settings using the controls or enter values directly.
- Preview changes on the sample map.
- Click Save.
Custom CSS
For advanced styling, add CSS rules targeting the .se-info-window class and its child elements:
.se-info-window {
font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
padding: 16px;
}
.se-info-window__name {
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: 700;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.se-info-window__address {
color: #666666;
font-size: 13px;
}
.se-info-window__directions-btn {
background-color: #1a73e8;
color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 4px;
padding: 8px 16px;
}
Add custom CSS in Settings > Widget > Advanced > Custom CSS.
CSS Class Reference for Info Windows
| Class | Element |
|---|---|
.se-info-window | Root container of the info window. |
.se-info-window__name | Location name heading. |
.se-info-window__address | Address text. |
.se-info-window__phone | Phone number link. |
.se-info-window__email | Email link. |
.se-info-window__hours | Hours display section. |
.se-info-window__status | Open/Closed status indicator. |
.se-info-window__description | Description text block. |
.se-info-window__image | Featured image container. |
.se-info-window__actions | Action buttons container. |
.se-info-window__directions-btn | Get Directions button. |
.se-info-window__tags | Tags list. |
.se-info-window__amenities | Amenities section. |
Custom Content
Add free-form HTML content to the info window for use cases not covered by the standard fields.
- Go to Settings > Map > Info Window.
- Scroll to Custom Content.
- Enter HTML in the content area. You can use placeholders for dynamic location data:
| Placeholder | Replaced With |
|---|---|
{{name}} | Location name |
{{address}} | Full address |
{{phone}} | Phone number |
{{email}} | Email address |
{{website}} | Website URL |
{{hours_today}} | Today's hours |
{{distance}} | Distance from search point |
{{tags}} | Comma-separated tag list |
- Choose whether custom content appears above or below the standard fields.
- Click Save.
Info Window Trigger
Configure how the info window is opened:
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Click | The info window opens when the customer clicks a marker. | Selected |
| Hover | The info window opens when the customer hovers over a marker (desktop only; falls back to click on touch devices). | -- |
Set this at Settings > Map > Info Window > Trigger.
Next Steps
- Custom Markers -- Configure the marker icons that customers click to open info windows.
- Widget Customization -- Adjust the overall widget appearance including location cards.
- Map Styles -- Customize the map's visual theme.