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We have +3000 store locations to show on a map.

The store locator module we are using right now works fine on a desktop view, but when we open it on a phone it's taking between 40 seconds to 2 minutes to load the map and place the markers. We tried customizing it, to avoid placing the markers on the initial load, and show them only on performing a search, but the speed is still a problem.

In this case the issue seems to be with the amount of Javascript code that needs to be executed. Newer phones are getting better response times (under a minute for iPhone 6S), but older ones are taking close to 2 minutes.

Is there any recommendation for a store locator module with a +3000 stores database that works fine on a mobile device?

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  • Please provide Magento 1 or 2 with it's Version. So can guide you
    – Jackson
    Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 3:29
  • Hi Mike, we are currently using Magento 1.9 Community Edition
    – J Plana
    Commented Aug 23, 2016 at 15:40

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Take a look at Maxmind GeoIP javascript API. You can json encode your store location data. You can serve a store page instead of a map using latitude and longitude returned by GeoIP. https://www.maxmind.com/en/geoip2-city

You can add the Google API to try to optimize for local search.

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  • Thank you Lucas, I appreciate the suggestion, but unfortunately we don't have time to code it ourselves
    – J Plana
    Commented Aug 24, 2016 at 16:22
  • I know, coding takes time. I've spent over a month with Magestore, and even paid for some customization. If anything, I recommend you to not use Magestore.
    – lucaspozzi
    Commented Aug 25, 2016 at 13:04
  • That's exactly the same experience we had with this vendor, and the main reason I'm asking the community for help. Thanks again
    – J Plana
    Commented Aug 25, 2016 at 18:13
  • @JPlana we should collaborate on a store locator. I have similar work done in other frameworks, and some work started in Magento.
    – lucaspozzi
    Commented Aug 26, 2016 at 13:42
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You can choose from below mentioned Magento 2 store locator extension providers

They are providing demo you can double check with them before buying.

Hope it helps

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  • Hi Mike, thanks for the suggestion. I know about this solutions, but I was wondering if anyone has a similar setup +3000 stores and tried any of these extensions, so they can confirm they work fine with these volume of stores.
    – J Plana
    Commented Aug 24, 2016 at 16:23
  • @JPlana as i mentioned please double check with extension provider. So they can check for load testing as per your requirement. I hope you will get solution
    – Jackson
    Commented Aug 25, 2016 at 1:08
  • Thank you for the suggestion Mike. I will contact different vendors to see if they can help me.
    – J Plana
    Commented Aug 25, 2016 at 18:14
  • @JPlana You most welcome. Happy to help
    – Jackson
    Commented Aug 26, 2016 at 1:15

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