Q. What is the difference between a shortcode and locator layout settings?

A.    A shortcode is a WordPress-specific code that lets you do nifty things with very little effort.  Shortcodes can embed files or create objects that would normally require lots of complicated, ugly code in just one line.   In other words, a Shortcode = shortcut.

Search Layout Shortcodes and Attributes

You must have the Experience Add-on   to change the Search Layout appearance, and along with other add-ons,  also allow you to to use the shortcode on  SLP WP page.

These  shortcodes only apply to the Search Layout admin setting when you have the appropriate  Add-on installed and activated.


This shortcode provides a simple mechanism to place standard search form elements on a custom search form layout, including the wrapping divs and classes around labels and input fields.

button Attribute

Places a search form button on the search form.

Selecting and Customizing your Style

Store Locator Plus Appearance

Store Locator Plus comes with a variety of styles to provide a basic style framework that will attempt to match your locator page to various WordPress themes  installed on your site. You can see the list of  Plugin Styles under  the Store Locator Plus Settings Tab / View panel.