Stores

The Stores page is where you create and manage the stores displayed in your store locator. Add your business details, define the areas each store serves, and highlight the services, certifications, and other details that help customers choose the right location.

If you haven’t added any stores yet, the Stores page will be empty.

To create your first store, continue to Add a Store.

Add a Store #

Click Add New to create a new store.

When creating a store, you’ll complete three sections:

• Store Profile – Add your business information, address, business hours, and logo.
• Store Coverage – Define the ZIP Codes your store serves.
• Store Filters – Apply filters, such as services, certifications, business types, or other attributes, to help customers find the right store.

The following sections walk you through each part of the setup.

Store Profile #

The Store Profile contains the information customers see for your store. It is divided into three tabs: General Details, Address, and Hours Of Operation.

General Details #

Start with the General Details tab and enter your store’s basic information.

• Store Name – The public name shown to customers.
• Website – The store’s website.
• Phone – The store’s contact number.
• Email – The store’s contact email.

Upload Your Logo

Upload a logo to help customers easily recognize your store.

• Drag and drop an image into the upload area, or click Browse to select a JPG or PNG file.
• Recommended image size: 530 px wide × 145 px high or smaller.
• After uploading, your logo appears in the Current Logo Preview.

Address #

Open the Address tab to add your store’s physical location.

1. Enter the store’s address in the address field.
2. Select the correct address from the search results.
3. eLocate automatically fills in the State, City, and ZIP Code.
4. Adjust the Map Pin (Optional)
   Click the map to place the pin at the exact location you want.
   You can zoom in or out to position the pin more precisely.

Hours Of Operation #

Open the Hours Of Operation tab to set your business hours.

Opening & Closing Hours

For each day of the week:

1. Select the checkbox to enable the day.
2. Choose the Open and Close times from the dropdown menus.
3. Leave the checkbox unchecked for days when your store is closed.

Holiday Notice

Enable Holiday Notice to let customers know when your operating hours may differ during holidays.

1. Turn Holiday Notice on.
2. Enter your custom message, such as Hours may vary on major holidays.

Store Coverage #

Store Coverage defines the ZIP Codes served by this store, helping customers find the most relevant location.

To add ZIP Codes:

1. Enter a ZIP Code in the tag field.
2. Press Enter or type a comma (,) to create the tag.
3. Repeat for additional ZIP Codes.
4. To remove a ZIP Code, click the X on its tag.

Store Filters #

Store Filters let you assign the filter categories and values you’ve created in Global Filters to a specific store location. This helps customers find stores based on the services, certifications, business types, or other details that apply to that location.

When you open Store Filters, your available Global Filter categories are listed by default. No filter values are selected, and Visibility is On for each category.

Apply Filter Values

1. Find the filter category you want to assign to the store.
2. Click Edit.
3. Select one or more filter values from the dropdown.
4. Click Save in the pop-up.

Each selected value appears below the dropdown. To remove a value later, click the X beside it.

If a filter category doesn’t apply to this store, turn its Visibility toggle Off. By default, Visibility is On for all filter categories.

When you’ve finished updating your filters, click the main Save button to save your store.

Manage Stores #

Once you’ve added a store, you can manage it directly from the Stores page. You can enable or disable a store, update its information, or permanently remove it when it’s no longer needed.

Enable/Disable a Store Location #

Enable a store to display it in your store locator, or disable it to temporarily hide it without removing its information.

1. On the Stores page, locate the store you want to update.
2. Use the Store Off/On switchtoggle to change its status:
   • On = The store is visible in your store locator.
   • Off = The store is hidden from your store locator.
     
3. A confirmation message will appear after the status has been updated.

Edit a Store #

Update a store whenever its information changes, such as its business details, address, operating hours, coverage areas, or filters.

1. On the Stores page, locate the store you want to edit.
2. Click Edit.
3. Make the necessary changes.
4. Click Update to save your changes.

Delete a Store  #

1. On the Stores page, locate the store you want to remove.
2. Click Delete.
3. When the confirmation message appears:

• Click Yes to permanently delete the store.
• Click Dismiss if you’ve changed your mind.