Houzez Smart Map Management System

1. Smart Map Selection Modes

• Global Map System: Single map provider for entire website
• Cost Optimization: Smart provider selection to minimize API costs
• Specific Area Mapping: Different map providers for different sections
• Fallback Intelligence: Automatic OSM fallback when API keys are missing
• Performance-Based Selection: Choose optimal provider per use case

2. Granular Map Control

• Header Map System: Dedicated provider for page headers
• Listing Taxonomy Maps: Specific maps for property category pages
• Half Map Template: Optimized provider for split-screen layouts
• Property Detail Maps: High-detail maps for single property pages
• Submit Form Maps: Interactive maps for property submission
• Agent/Agency Maps: Location maps for real estate professionals
• Backend Admin Maps: WordPress admin interface mapping

3. Provider-Specific Optimization

• Google Maps Features: Geo Location, Auto-Complete, Street View, Cloud Map IDs, custom styling
• Mapbox Customization: Geo Location, Auto-Complete, Custom style URLs, vector tile optimization
• OpenStreetMap: Lightweight, no-cost mapping solution
• Hybrid Deployment: Mix providers based on feature requirements

4. Multi-Provider Styling

• Google Cloud Map IDs: Custom branded Google Maps
• Mapbox Style Selection: Pre-defined and custom style URLs
• Custom Style Builder: Direct Mapbox Studio integration

5. Location-Based Optimization

• Country-Specific Geocoding: Limit autocomplete to specific countries
• Regional Provider Selection: Choose providers based on geographic accuracy
• Language Localization: Map interfaces in local languages