Creating a rep locator map with the same details about multiple states can be a difficult and time-consuming task.

With this specific feature, you can easily edit multiple states at once and you don’t need to add similar information to every single state separately. Let’s have a better look at the Bulk Edit feature of the USA Map Plugin.

Advantages of Bulk Edit feature

Using the Bulk Edit feature of the US Map Plugin will make things a lot simpler for you. If you need to add similar settings to multiple states on a map, you can select multiple states and add the same information at once. Here are a few benefits that you will be able to receive using the “Bulk Edit” feature.

• It will save you time.
• No need to add the same information for every state separately.
• Add the same colors for multiple states.
• Same settings for multiple states with a single click.

How to use it

Using the “Bulk Edit” feature is easy and simple. If you need to create a map and want to show the same information in multiple states, then you can simply visit the ‘Detailed Settings’ tab of that specific map to use this specific feature. Here are a few steps to carefully use the “Bulk Edit” feature.

After visiting the detailed settings tab, you will be able to see a new option for Bulk Edit.

Once you click that option, you will be able to get a list of all the states of the USA and you can select the ones you need to add to the map. You can also select the option “Choose on the map” to select them on the map as well.

Once you have selected multiple states, you can move to the next step and start bulk editing by adding all the necessary information. You can choose colors for the states, add tooltips, and much more.

After editing all the states at once, you can save changes and use the shortcode to insert the map on the desired page. It won’t take long and it is perfect for creating sales region maps.

How it can be useful

When you are creating sales area maps on your WordPress site, it can be difficult and time-consuming to add similar information in multiple states separately. With the help of the “Bulk Edit” feature, you can quickly create a sales area map for your website.

The basic ways of creating sales area maps are:

• Setting up each state one by one
• Create state groups on the “Groups” tab
• Use import CSV file with settings

Usually, sales managers cover multiple states and with the older version of this plugin, it was very difficult and time-consuming to add the same contact information several times. With the addition of the “Bulk Edit” feature, you can edit multiple states at once and change the settings including color, contact information, links, and much more.

This feature is ideal for:

• Sales regions map
• Dealer locator map
• Coverage/delivery/franchise areas maps

Conclusion

The basic purpose of the bulk editing feature is to add sales region maps and dealer locator maps easily. With the help of this specific feature, you can create these maps within minutes. It helps you save time and improve usability.

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After that, you will just need to place the point on the map (double-click with the left mouse button) and the configuration menu will appear. Also, for your convenience, we made a screenshot of this section with a comprehensive review of its fields and checkboxes:

[1] “Position” – sets up the position coordinates of the point and its radius.
[2] “Name” – sets up the point name.
[3] “Short name” – sets up the point shortname.
[4] “Text position” – sets up the position of the point text.
[5] “Font size” – sets up the font size of the point information text.
[6] “Tooltip” – shows the tooltip settings window, where you can add any text information to the point and image icon.
[7] “Point color” – sets up the point color. The “Use default” checkbox sets the default point color (black).
[8] “Point hover color” – sets up the point hover color (when the user hovers the mouse cursor over the point). The “Use default” checkbox sets the default color for the point.
[9] “More color settings” – opens the extra menu with additional color settings. Here you can set:

• point border-color;
• point border hover color;
• point name color;
• point name hover color;
• point name stroke color;
• point name stroke hover color.

Also, you can set all these parameters to default values by checking the “Use default” checkbox.

On click action subsection

This subsection manages the action when the user clicks on the point:

• “Nothing” – when the user clicks on the point, nothing happens.
• “Open link” – when the user clicks on the point, the selected URL ([11]) will be opened. Also, you can check the checkbox [12] to let the link open in the new window.
• “Show additional information” – when the user clicks on the point, the additional information window will appear.
• “Show lightbox popup” – when the user clicks on the point, the lightbox popup window will appear. Please note, that you need to install the “Popup builder” WordPress plugin to manage popup windows.

Thus, when all settings are set, you can select the button “Apply” [13] to apply them or the button “Delete” [14] to delete the point.

Conclusion

To sum up, the Points are very powerful when you need to show different types of information. For example, you can show visited places or several state shops of your company. We hope that this quick guide will answer most of your questions about how to configure point settings.

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So, for your convenience, we made a screenshot of this section with a comprehensive review of its fields as well as of the checkboxes:

Group selection

So, this section allows selecting an existing group to change its options or create a new group.
[1] – Select an existing group with this list.
[2] – here you can create a new group. Please note, that when you install the plugin for the first time, you have no groups, and only the “Create a new group” input field will be available.

Area selection

At the same time, this section allows you to select the states that will belong to the new group. Select any number of the states you want and after that configure the group settings in the next section.
[3] “Enable zoom” – check this checkbox if you want to zoom the map while selecting the states into the group.
[4] – here we show the states selected for the group.

Group settings

This section manages the selected group settings.
[5] “Group name” – sets up the group name.
[6] “Keep individual highlighting” – after checking this checkbox, it enables an individual highlighting for each state in the group.
[7] “Override individual tooltip settings” – check this checkbox if you want to override individual settings for each separate state tooltip.
[8] “Displayed name” – sets up the displayed name for the group.
[9] “Info for tooltip balloon” – here you can set up the additional info for the group tooltip balloon. It appears when the user hovers the mouse button over the group.
[10] “Image URL” – sets up the URL for the group icon image.
[11] “Override individual action settings” – when you configure the separate states (as it was described earlier), you may have chosen an action when the user clicks on the state. After checking this checkbox, all these actions will be overwritten by the selected action for the group.

Group action subsection

This subsection manages the action after clicking on the group.
[12] “Nothing” – nothing will happen after clicking.
[13] “Open an URL” – by choosing this group you open the selected URL.
[14] “Show more info” – when the user clicks on the group, the tooltip balloon with additional info will be displayed.
[15] “Show lightbox popup” – when the user clicks on the group, the lightbox popup will be displayed. Please note, that for displaying the lightbox popup you need to install the “Popup builder” WordPress plugin.

Color settings subsection

This subsection manages the group color settings.
[15] “Override individual color settings” – overrides the individual color settings for each state.
[16] “Group color” – sets up the color for the group.
[17] “Group hover color” – sets up the color when the user hovers the mouse cursor over the group.

Conclusion

To sum up, Grouping is a powerful feature of the US WordPress plugin from Fla-shop.com and we hope that it will be useful for you.

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Also, for your convenience, we made a screenshot of this section with a comprehensive review of its fields and checkboxes:

[1] “State name” – here you can choose the state you want to edit. Please note, that if you will not select a state, the settings window will not appear!
[2] “Choose on the map” – this button leads you to the interactive map and allows selecting of the state directly.

Map area settings group

Here you can set up all necessary settings for the state.

[3] “Name” – edit the state name displayed on the map.
[4] “Do not show popup name” – when this checkbox is activated, the state name will not be displayed in the pop-up window when the user hovers the mouse over the state.
[5] “Shortname” – here you can customize the state label displayed on the map.

What should you do by clicking on the area? This short sub-section is very important because it sets the behavior when the user clicks on the state area.

[6] “Nothing” – nothing will happen when the user clicks on the state area
[7] “Open an URL” – by clicking on the state the user opens the chosen URL
[8] “Show more info” – by clicking on the state the information window pops up
[9] “Show lightbox popup” – by clicking on the state the lightbox window pops up. Please note, that you need to install the WordPress “Pop-up builder” plugin to create the pop-up windows. Otherwise, you can’t manage them.
[10] “URL” – sets up the URL, which will be used at point [7]
[11] “Open URL in a new window” – adds the target=”_blank” attribute to URL (point [10]), so it will appear in the new window.
[12] “Info for tooltip balloons” – here you can set all necessary additional information that appears in the tooltip balloon (if the checkbox [8] is checked). Also, as in the screenshot above, you can add the name of the local representative of your company, address, phone number, etc.
[13] “Area color” – sets up the state color in HEX format.
[14] “Apply to all areas” – if this checkbox is checked, the selected color will apply to all states on the map.
[15] “Area hover color” – sets up the hover color for the state (when the user hovers the mouse color over it).
[16] “Apply to all areas” – applies the hover color to all states on the map.

Working with images

Each pop-up window in the WordPress interactive US map can have an icon that you can add in the “Detailed settings” section.

[17] “Image URL” – this input box opens the standard WordPress Media Gallery, where you can choose the image from all your website images or upload it from your local PC. As in the screenshot below, working with an icon image is simple.

After all, you need to do the following:

• Set the icon title;
• Set the icon alternative text (“alt” attribute of the image);
• Choose the alignment and image size;
• Click on the “insert into post” button to add the icon to the state information window.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this short review shows you how to manage the separate state settings in the US Interactive Map plugin. So, we hope that answers all the questions.

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If you have created multiple maps, use the Select a map dropdown at the top of the page to choose the one you want to configure.

The Maps dashboard button opens the list of all maps created with the plugin.

Map Settings

The Map Settings block contains the primary layout, display, tooltip, zoom, and border options.

Map Name and Responsive Layout

The Map name is used to identify the map in the WordPress dashboard. It does not have to match the title displayed on the website.

The Layout type option determines how the map responds to the available space:

• Not Responsive uses the fixed width and height entered in the settings.
• Responsive automatically adjusts the map to the width of its container.

We recommend using the Responsive mode in most cases. It allows the map to adapt to different screen sizes and generally provides better results on mobile devices.

When Responsive mode is enabled, the fixed Map width and Map height fields are unavailable. Instead, you can use Max width to prevent the map from becoming too large on wide screens.

For example, if the maximum width is set to 980 pixels, the map can become smaller when placed in a narrow content area, but it will not grow beyond 980 pixels.

List of Names

The List of names section allows you to display a list of state names to the left of the map or use a dropdown list.

Additional options control whether inactive areas are included and what happens when a visitor moves the pointer over a state name. You can also adjust the width and font size of the list.

This feature is optional and can be left disabled when visitors are expected to interact directly with the map.

Zooming Capabilities

The zooming options allow visitors to enlarge the map and move around it. You can enable zooming for all devices or only for mobile devices, display zoom controls, and configure the maximum zoom level and zoom step.

These settings are more useful for large and detailed maps, especially the World Map. Zooming is usually not necessary for the United States map, so most websites can leave it disabled.

Other Display and Tooltip Settings

The lower part of the Map Settings block includes several additional options for labels, tooltips, borders, and hover effects.

Hide shortnames removes the state abbreviations displayed on the map.

Enable shadows adds a shadow effect to states when visitors interact with them. The shadow width can be adjusted in the field below.

With Pin tooltip on click enabled, the tooltip remains visible after a state is clicked instead of disappearing when the pointer leaves the state.

The Center tooltip on mobile devices option displays the tooltip in a centered position on smaller screens. This can make longer tooltip content easier to read on smartphones. The Centered tooltip width setting controls how much of the screen width the tooltip occupies.

The border settings let you specify:

• the default state border color;
• the border color on hover;
• the border width.

These settings can be useful when the map uses light colors or when stronger visual separation between states is required.

Content Info

The Content info block determines where detailed content appears after a visitor clicks a state, point, or group.

Content Display Location

The plugin provides three locations for the additional information area.

At right displays the content in a panel to the right of the map. This layout works well on pages with enough horizontal space and is commonly used for sales territory maps, location directories, and representative contact details.

At bottom displays the content below the map. This is often a better choice for narrow content columns and layouts that need to work consistently on mobile devices.

Custom HTML container sends the content to a separate HTML element in your page or template. This option is intended for custom layouts where the standard right or bottom position is not suitable.

The best option depends on the page design and the amount of content assigned to each state.

Additional Content Options

The Use ajax to load info option loads the selected content through AJAX. This allows the information area to update without reloading the entire page.

When Scroll to info area on click is enabled, the page automatically scrolls to the information area after a visitor clicks the map. This can be especially useful when the content is displayed below the map or when the map is tall on mobile devices.

The Default content editor lets you add text, images, links, or other content that appears in the information area before a state, point, or group is selected.

For example, you can use the default content to provide instructions such as:

Click a state on the map to view contact details.

Font Sizes and Colors

The Font sizes and colors block controls the appearance of state labels and tooltip text.

Names Displayed on the Map

The settings in the left column apply to names and abbreviations displayed directly on the map.

You can configure the font family, font size, default color, and hover color. A text stroke can also be enabled to improve readability when labels are displayed over colored states.

The stroke settings include its color, width, opacity, and hover color.

A light label with a dark stroke, for example, can remain readable across states with different fill colors.

Tooltip Text

The settings in the right column control the text displayed inside tooltips.

The Tooltip name fields apply to the state or point name, while the Tooltip comment fields apply to the additional content shown below it.

You can specify a separate font family, font size, and color for each part. When custom typography is not required, these fields can be left unchanged so the map uses its default styles.

Performance Settings

The final block contains options that affect how the plugin generates and loads the map code.

Enable Settings Caching

This option caches the processed map settings and helps increase the map loading speed.

We recommend leaving it enabled unless you are troubleshooting a problem or have a specific reason to disable caching.

After changing map settings, remember to save the changes so that the cached configuration can be updated.

Minimize Code Output

With this option enabled, the generated map code is output in a single line.

This keeps the source code more compact but does not change the visible appearance or functionality of the map.

Delay JavaScript Output

This option moves the generated JavaScript output to the end of the page.

Loading the script later can improve compatibility with page layouts or scripts that need the page content to be available before the map is initialized.

If the map does not appear correctly after enabling this option, disable it and test the page again.

Old AJAX Queries

The Old AJAX queries option provides an alternative AJAX mode for compatibility with other WordPress plugins.

You normally do not need to enable it. Use this option when the map has problems working alongside another plugin, particularly when content does not load or an AJAX-related conflict occurs.

Recommended Starting Configuration

The General Settings tab contains many options, but most websites only need a small number of changes to get started.

For a typical interactive US map, we recommend the following configuration:

• Set Layout type to Responsive.
• Use Max width to match the content width of your website.
• Enable Center tooltip on mobile devices if tooltips contain more than a few words.
• Display additional content at the right for wide layouts or at the bottom for a more mobile-friendly layout.
• Leave zooming disabled unless visitors need to examine the map in greater detail.
• Keep Enable Settings Caching enabled.
• Enable Old AJAX queries only when troubleshooting compatibility problems.

These settings provide a responsive and practical starting point. You can then adjust the labels, tooltips, borders, content location, and other options to match the design and purpose of your website.

The next configuration tab, Detailed Settings, lets you customize individual states, including their colors, links, tooltip content, and additional information.

Maps Dashboard overview

Open US Map → Maps in the WordPress administrator menu to access the Maps Dashboard.

The screen is divided into several functional areas.

Add new map

The Add new map section creates another map configuration. Enter a descriptive name and click Add new map.

The name helps you identify the map inside the WordPress dashboard. Clear names become especially useful when the website contains several maps.

Examples include:

• Main Sales Territory Map
• Dealer Locations
• Regional Contacts
• Homepage Map
• Service Areas

The first map named New map is created automatically when the plugin is installed. You can rename or configure it instead of creating another map immediately.

Map list

The central table displays all maps created with the plugin.

Each row includes:

• a map selection checkbox;
• the map name;
• its shortcode;
• links to the editing sections;
• an individual Delete link.

The checkboxes are used when exporting one or more maps or when deleting several maps through Bulk Actions.

Shortcode

Every map has its own shortcode, for example:

[usahtml5map id="0"]

The ID identifies the specific map configuration that WordPress should display. Always copy the shortcode from the required map row rather than typing it manually.

Edit links

The links in the Edit column open the main sections of the selected map:

• General Settings
• Detailed Settings
• Groups Settings
• Points Settings
• Tools
• Preview

These links provide a quick way to move directly from the map list to the required part of the interface.

Creating and managing maps

Creating another map

To create an additional map:

1. Enter a name in the New map name field.
2. Click Add new map.
3. Find the new map in the list.
4. Open General Settings or another editing section.
5. Configure the map for its intended use.

Each new map begins as a separate configuration. Changes made to one map do not change the settings of other maps.

Multiple maps can be useful when you need:

• different sales territories for separate departments;
• separate maps for different pages;
• a dealer map and an office map;
• maps with different state content;
• different versions of a map for testing.

Editing an existing map

Use the links in the Edit column to open a particular section.

For example:

• use General settings to configure the overall appearance and behavior;
• use Detailed settings to edit individual states;
• use Groups settings to combine states into regions;
• use Points settings to add and configure markers;
• use Tools for CSV operations and Custom JavaScript;
• use Preview to test the finished map.

You can also select a map from the map selector displayed at the top of the individual settings pages.

Deleting maps

To delete one map, click the red Delete link in its row.

To delete several maps:

1. Select their checkboxes.
2. Choose the delete action from Bulk Actions.
3. Click Apply.

Deleting a map removes its configuration. Pages containing that map’s shortcode will no longer be able to display it correctly.

Before deleting an important map, export it to a JSON file so that the configuration can be restored later.

Publishing a map with its shortcode

After configuring and testing a map, copy its shortcode from the Maps Dashboard.

To add the map to a WordPress page or post:

1. Open the page or post in the WordPress editor.
2. Add a Shortcode block.
3. Paste the shortcode copied from the Maps Dashboard.
4. Preview the page.
5. Publish or update it.

For example:

[usahtml5map id="0"]

The ID shown above is only an example. Your map may have a different ID.

The shortcode can also be used in page builders and other WordPress elements that support shortcode output.

Exporting, importing, and backing up maps

The Export/import section works with complete map configurations in JSON format.

This is different from the CSV tools available in the Tools section. JSON is intended for complete backups and transfers, while CSV is intended for editing state or point data in a spreadsheet.

Exporting maps

To export one or more maps:

1. Select the checkbox beside each map you want to save.
2. Click Export in the Export/import section.
3. Save the generated JSON file to your computer or another secure location.

A JSON export can be useful for:

• creating a backup before major changes;
• saving a completed map configuration;
• moving maps to another compatible WordPress installation;
• protecting a map before deletion;
• transferring settings from a test website to a production website.

Use a descriptive filename that includes the date, for example:

us-map-backup-2026-08-04.json

Keep important backups outside the website’s hosting account. A backup stored only on the same server may not be available if the website or hosting account becomes inaccessible.

Importing maps

To import a previously exported configuration:

1. Open the Maps Dashboard.
2. Click Import.
3. Select a compatible JSON file.
4. Complete the import process.
5. Open the imported map in Preview.
6. Check its content and behavior before publishing it.

After moving a map between websites, verify any settings that may refer to the original site, including:

• internal page links;
• image URLs;
• Custom JavaScript;
• page element IDs;
• integrations with other plugins.

Keep the original JSON file until you have confirmed that the imported map works correctly.

JSON export and CSV export

The two export formats serve different purposes:

JSON export saves complete map configurations and is intended for backup, restoration, or migration.

CSV export contains state or point data in a spreadsheet-friendly format and is intended for bulk editing.

Use JSON when you need to preserve the entire map. Use CSV when you need to update many state or point settings in a spreadsheet.

Access rights for editors

The Access rights to plugin settings section controls whether WordPress users with the Editor role can access and modify the map settings.

To grant access:

1. Select the Editor checkbox.
2. Click Save.

Enable this option only for trusted users. Editors with access to the plugin can change map content, colors, links, groups, points, and other settings.

Leaving the option disabled limits access according to the plugin’s default permissions.

Next step

After creating or selecting a map, the next step is to configure its overall appearance and behavior in General Settings.

Continue with the General Settings guide, return to the complete WordPress US Map Plugin overview, or visit the US Interactive Map product page to view the demo and current license options.

Plugin guide

Use this overview as the main entry point to the documentation:

• Maps Dashboard, JSON export, import, and backups
• General Settings
• Detailed Settings for individual states
• Group Settings
• Points and markers
• CSV tools and Custom JavaScript
• Preview and testing

What can you create with the plugin?

The plugin is designed for websites that need to present information by US state, by a custom group of states, or by specific locations placed on the map.

• Sales territory maps
• Dealer and distributor directories
• Representative contact maps
• Office and service location maps
• Regional statistics and data visualization
• Election, demographic, or business data
• State-based website navigation
• Interactive infographics
• Maps with links to state-specific pages

For example, a company can divide the country among several sales representatives, color each territory differently, and show the appropriate contact information when a visitor clicks a state. A directory website can use every state as a link to a local page. A nonprofit organization can use colors to display the status of a program across the country.

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Click a state in the map below to see how the plugin can display location-specific information. This live example demonstrates clickable states, custom colors, tooltips, and content displayed next to the map.

This example was created with the Fla-shop WordPress US Map Plugin. Map colors, content, links, groups, and markers can all be customized from the WordPress dashboard.

View the plugin demo and license options

How the WordPress US map works

The basic workflow is straightforward:

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Create a new map in the Maps Dashboard.
3. Configure the overall map appearance and behavior.
4. Customize individual states, groups, and markers.
5. Test the result in Preview.
6. Copy the shortcode and add it to a WordPress page or post.

You can create multiple map configurations. Each map has its own shortcode, so the same WordPress website can display different maps on different pages.

For installation instructions, see how to install a Fla-shop WordPress plugin.

WordPress US Map Plugin interface overview

The interface is divided into sections. Some settings affect the entire map, while others apply to individual states, custom groups, or points placed on the map.

Maps Dashboard

The Maps Dashboard is the central management area for all maps created with the plugin.

From this page, you can:

• Create a new map
• Open an existing map for editing
• View the shortcode assigned to each map
• Delete maps that are no longer needed
• Export selected maps to a JSON file
• Import maps from a JSON backup
• Move map configurations between compatible WordPress installations
• Create backups before major changes or a website migration

JSON export is useful for regular backups, staging-site work, and moving a finished configuration to another website.

Read the Maps Dashboard, JSON export, import, and backup guide.

General Settings

General Settings control the appearance and behavior of the map as a whole. This is where you establish the basic presentation before customizing individual states or markers.

Typical options include:

• Map name and general configuration
• Responsive sizing and map dimensions
• Default state colors and borders
• Labels and visual styling
• Tooltip appearance
• Content display mode and placement
• Initial content shown before a state is selected
• General interaction settings

These controls help the map match the WordPress theme and determine how state-specific information appears to visitors.

Read the WordPress US Map General Settings guide.

Detailed Settings

Detailed Settings are used to configure individual states. Each state can have its own appearance, content, and behavior.

• Displayed name and abbreviation
• Main color and hover color
• Tooltip text
• Additional content
• Images
• Links
• Click behavior

This makes it possible to use one map for several purposes at the same time. California could link to a regional landing page, Texas could display a representative’s contact details next to the map, and a state without an active location could show a message such as “Looking for partners in this state.”

Learn how to customize individual US states.

Group Settings

Group Settings allow several states to behave as one custom region. This is especially useful when the structure of your business does not follow individual state boundaries.

Common examples include:

• Sales territories
• Service regions
• Dealer networks
• Company divisions
• Statistical regions
• Multi-state franchises

You can select the states included in a group and assign shared colors, content, images, links, or actions. For example, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho could form a Northwest territory with one representative and one set of contact details.

Learn how to create groups of US states.

Points Settings

Points are markers placed on top of the map. They are useful when a specific location matters more than the state as a whole.

Points can represent:

• Offices
• Stores
• Warehouses
• Headquarters
• Dealers
• Service centers
• Project locations
• Cities served by a representative

A point can have its own name, label, color, hover color, tooltip, link, image, and content. Points are added and positioned visually on the map; they are not generated automatically from latitude and longitude coordinates.

States and points can also work together. A state click can display regional information, while markers identify specific offices or dealers within that region.

Learn how to add points and markers to the US map.

Tools

The Tools section is intended for bulk editing, data transfer, integrations, and advanced customization.

Its main functions include:

• Exporting state and point settings to CSV
• Editing map data in spreadsheet software
• Importing updated data from CSV
• Identifying the internal IDs of map areas and points
• Adding Custom JavaScript
• Connecting map events with other scripts or WordPress plugins

CSV import and export are especially helpful when a map contains a large amount of data. Instead of editing every state separately, you can update labels, colors, links, and content in a spreadsheet and import the result back into the plugin.

Custom JavaScript is intended for advanced scenarios, such as responding to state clicks, filtering content, or passing the selected state to another component. Normal map setup does not require JavaScript.

Explore CSV import, export, and Custom JavaScript.

Preview

The Preview section lets you test the map before placing it on a public page.

Use Preview to check:

• State and group colors
• Hover effects
• Tooltips
• Links
• Additional content
• Markers
• Click actions
• Responsive behavior
• The shortcode assigned to the selected map

Preview is particularly useful after importing CSV data, changing group settings, or adding several points.

Learn how to preview and test the interactive map.

Ways to display information

The plugin supports several ways to present content. The best option depends on how much information you need to show and what you want visitors to do after interacting with the map.

Tooltips

Tooltips appear when a visitor moves the pointer over a state, group, or point. They work best for short information such as a state name, representative name, phone number, brief status, or short description.

Content beside or below the map

An additional content area can show more detailed information after a visitor clicks a state or group. It is suitable for contact details, formatted descriptions, images, addresses, opening hours, lists of services, and related links.

This approach keeps the map visible while providing more room than a tooltip.

Direct links

States, groups, and points can open URLs. This is useful when the map acts as website navigation. For example, each state can link to a dedicated landing page, local directory, office page, or regional product catalog.

Custom actions

Advanced behavior can be added through Custom JavaScript. This is useful when a map selection needs to trigger another script, filter a list, or interact with a third-party plugin.

Common use cases

Sales territory map

Combine states into custom regions, assign each territory a color, and display the appropriate representative when the region is selected. A territory map helps visitors find the correct contact without searching through a long staff directory.

Dealer or distributor map

Use states to show regional dealer information and points to identify individual locations. States without an active dealer can remain inactive or display a message inviting new partners.

Representative map

Add a representative’s name, email address, phone number, image, and service area. The information can appear in a tooltip for a compact layout or in the additional content area for a more detailed profile.

Regional data visualization

Apply different colors to states or groups to represent categories, values, performance levels, election results, availability, or program status.

The plugin is designed for interactive state-level presentation. It is not a street map and does not provide routes, turn-by-turn navigation, geocoding, or automatic marker placement from geographic coordinates.

State-based website navigation

Turn each state into a link to local content. This works well for national directories, franchises, service businesses, membership organizations, and websites with regional pages.

Installing and publishing the map

The plugin is installed from a ZIP archive through the standard WordPress plugin installer:

1. Open Plugins → Add New.
2. Select Upload Plugin.
3. Choose the plugin ZIP file.
4. Install and activate the plugin.
5. Open the map section in the WordPress dashboard.
6. Create or edit a map.
7. Copy its shortcode from Preview or the Maps Dashboard.
8. Insert the shortcode into a page or post.

The shortcode can also be placed in page builders and WordPress editors that support shortcode output.

WordPress plugin or JavaScript map?

Fla-shop offers the US map in both WordPress and self-hosted JavaScript formats, but the management process is different.

This overview focuses on the WordPress version. For a non-WordPress website, see the JavaScript/HTML5 option on the US Interactive Map product page.

Important considerations

• The map is intended for state-level interaction rather than street navigation.
• Points are positioned visually and are not generated automatically from latitude and longitude.
• The US map plugin license contains the United States map rather than the entire catalog of countries.
• Normal map setup is visual, but unusual integrations may require Custom JavaScript.
• Large datasets are easier to maintain through CSV import and export.
• JSON export should be used for backups before major changes or website migrations.

Demo, licensing, and support

A demo version is available for testing the interface and core features before purchase. Current license options, pricing, update terms, and support information are listed on the product page so this documentation remains useful when commercial terms change.

Frequently asked questions

Can I create a clickable US map in WordPress without coding?

Yes. Standard configuration is handled through the visual WordPress admin interface. You can customize states, links, tooltips, groups, markers, and content without editing code.

Can every state have different content?

Yes. Detailed Settings allow each state to have its own colors, label, tooltip, image, link, content, and click behavior.

Can several states share the same settings?

Yes. Group Settings let you combine states into a region and assign shared colors, content, links, and actions.

Can I show information next to the map?

Yes. State or group content can be displayed in an additional information area placed beside or below the map.

Can I add office or dealer markers?

Yes. Points can be positioned visually on the map and configured with their own labels, colors, tooltips, links, images, and content.

Can I import state data from a spreadsheet?

Yes. The Tools section supports CSV export and import, which is useful for bulk editing map data.

Can I create more than one map?

Yes. You can create multiple maps with different configurations, and each map has its own shortcode.

How can I back up a map?

Export the required map from the Maps Dashboard to a JSON file. The file can later be imported into the same or another compatible plugin installation.

Does the plugin use Google Maps?

No. It is an interactive vector map built around clickable US states, custom regions, content, links, and points. It is not intended for addresses, routes, satellite imagery, or street navigation.

Does the plugin work with Gutenberg and page builders?

The map is inserted with a shortcode, so it can be placed in WordPress editors and page builders that render shortcode output.

Can I add Custom JavaScript?

Yes. The Tools section supports Custom JavaScript for advanced interactions and integrations. Regular map setup does not require it.

Start creating your interactive US map

The WordPress US Map Plugin can be used as a simple clickable state map or developed into a more advanced territory, dealer, representative, or regional data tool. Start by creating a map in the dashboard, configure its general appearance, add state content, and then extend it with groups, points, CSV data, or custom integrations as needed.

Use this overview as the central reference for the plugin, and follow the detailed guides for each section of the interface:

• Maps Dashboard, JSON export, import, and backups
• General Settings
• Detailed State Settings
• Group Settings
• Points and markers
• CSV tools and Custom JavaScript
• Preview and testing

What is a try-for-free customizable US map?

If you visit the Fla-shop.com website and look for any WordPress plugin, you can see a short link (Download) that allows downloading of the fully-functional demo version. Moreover, the trial of all products, including the US interactive map, is available.

This try-for-free customizable US map plugin can be installed on your WordPress website. You will be surprised, but it is a really FREE customizable US map with the full list of amazing features:

• Detailed HTML5 map of the US;
• Clickable states;
• Mobile-friendly;
• Adjustable colors, links, and tooltips;
• Easy customization with only a few clicks.

Sounds good, right? But please note that all maps made in this free version will have the “demo” sticker while being rendered on the webpage. To remove it, you will need to purchase the premium version of our product.

How to install a try-for-free customizable US map from Fla-shop.com?

Surely, the installation of the WordPress interactive map from Fla-shop.com is simple:

• download the ZIP archive with the demo version on your local PC;
• go to your WordPress website admin dashboard and use the “Plugins -> Add new -> Upload” menu to select the ZIP archive and upload it to the website;
• activate the plugin when the uploading process is completed;
• customize your interactive map settings (as described above);
• add the shortcode of the map to your WordPress blog post or a separate page;
• Voila, you have the free customizable map on your website!

How to customize the WordPress interactive maps from Fla-shop.com?

When you downloaded and activated the free customizable US map plugin from Fla-shop.com, just go to your WordPress website admin dashboard. After that, you will see the new section on the left side of the screen – “USA Map”. So, you can find links for the different plugin settings in this menu: General Settings, Detailed Settings, Groups, Points, Preview, and Maps managing (creation, deleting, settings export/import).

Here you find an example of a customized map with tooltips and links:

In the article “5 types of interaction in plugin US Map for WordPress” you can also find real examples with different options.

What are the differences between a demo and a premium version of US interactive maps?

Certainly, the premium version of the US interactive map for WordPress has the following advantages:

• lifetime license;
• support included;
• no monthly/annual fees;
• no “demo” sticker/brand link.

Do you have customizable maps of other countries?

Of course, we have! Just visit our website and look for the product list, you will not regret it.

What’s next?

All in all, if you want to test all the premium options of the USA map plugin for free, just click on the link below and download the plugin.

Get a try-for-free customizable US map for WordPress

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