Map-first layout · Use case
Turn a directory into a
professional store locator.
Switch to the Map Locator template and ship a polished find-a-location experience — map + list, near-me, categories, and directions — on locator.row.so or your own domain.
Prompt ready: “Specialty coffee shop locator with map and near-me”
The problem
Generic directory grids bury geography. Visitors looking for “near me” need a real locator UX — map, distance, directions — not another card wall that ignores location.
With Row.so
A live map location directory with geocoded listings, interactive pins, near-me sorting, directions links, SEO detail pages, and optional paid featured placements.
Best for: Brands, franchise operators, local publishers, and niche founders who need a map-first directory for stores, dealers, clinics, coworking spaces, or service areas.
How to launch
Three steps to a live store locator website builder
01
Create or import locations
Prompt a niche, sync a Google Sheet of addresses, or submit stores with geocoded location fields.
02
Switch to Map Locator
In Design, pick the Map Locator template — layout, panel side, map style, near-me, and directions toggles.
03
Publish on your domain
Ship on a free subdomain like locator.row.so or connect a custom domain with SSL included.
Built in
What makes this directory convert
Map Locator template
One switch turns your directory into a fullscreen, split, or hybrid map + list experience — see locator.row.so.
Near me & distance sort
Browser geolocation, radius defaults, km/mi units, and sort-by-distance when located.
Geocoded listings
Address search, structured lat/lng, and free OpenStreetMap — or bring your Google Maps / Mapbox key.
SEO location pages
Every place gets a clean URL, meta, OG image, and sitemap inclusion for “near me” and city queries.
Monetization
How this directory makes money
Row.so takes 0% of your listing revenue — connect your own payment provider.
Featured map placements
Charge locations for highlighted pins, top-of-list slots, or category sponsorships.
Paid store submissions
Let dealers or partners submit addresses with moderation — free, review, or paid.
City & category sponsorships
Sell “Best clinics in Austin” style hubs that rank for local map search intent.
FAQ
store locator website builder — common questions
Map Locator is a listing layout in Row.so that pairs an interactive map with a searchable list panel — near-me, categories, directions, and distance. It turns a regular directory into a professional store-locator experience without custom code.
Yes — browse locator.row.so for a Map Locator demo, or start from a prompt and switch your own directory to the Map Locator template in Design.
No. Free OpenStreetMap works out of the box. Optionally connect your own Google Maps or Mapbox key under Integrations for branded geocoding and map styles.
No. Use it for dealer locators, clinic finders, coworking maps, food tours, real-estate boards, service-area directories — any niche where geography is the primary browse mode.
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Ready to launch your
store locator website builder?
AI seed, design control, Sheets sync, and paid listings — live in minutes. You keep 100%.