PlacePress is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily embed maps into a WordPress page or post. You can add a single location, multiple locations, a global map, and even a tour map. PlacePress is ideal for location-based storytelling.

Quick Facts #

• Price: Free
• Platforms: Available to install on any WordPress site
• Recommended For: Beginners
• Where to Access: Log in to your WordPress website and search for PlacePress in your plugins. You can also learn more about it on the WordPress plugins page.

Things to Know #

Once installed you can tailor the way your PlacePress maps display by going to Settings (usually in the menu on the left side of your WordPress dashboard) and clicking on PlacePress. From there you can edit the way map markers appear, enable the display of tour stop captions, customize tour map styles, edit post settings, and more.

Getting Started Guides #

WordPress Support: Finding and Installing Plugins – If you need help installing PlacePress, this guide walks through the process of searching for specific plugins and installing them on your WordPress site.

User Guide – PlacePress’ user guide details everything you need to know about the different types of map blocks you can work with. It’s also full of handy little tips to tailor the plugin to your specific storytelling needs.

Additional Resources #

PlacePress Demo – If you want to see the PlacePress plugin in action check out this demo page.

Want More Help? #

• Book an appointment with a consultant at the DKC. We would love to help you with your mapping and timeline projects! 
• Check out our Getting Started with Mapping/Timeline Tools guide for some additional tips and tricks and common mistakes.

Updated by Haley Gosman 09/20/2024