Always test before going live! Make sure images swap correctly for different locations.

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Using Test Location

The Test Location feature lets you override real location detection. You can preview what visitors from any city will see.

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Method 1: Admin Bar (Quick)

The fastest way to switch test locations:
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Look for Localizer in admin bar

When logged into WordPress, you’ll see “Localizer” in the top admin bar
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Click to open dropdown

Shows your current test location (if set)Admin bar dropdown
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Change test location

Click “Change Test Location…” to set a new cityOr click “Use Real Location” to disable testing

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Method 2: Settings Page

For more control:
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Go to Settings → Localizer

Open the Localizer settings page
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Find Test Location section

Enter:
  • City: City name (e.g., “Las Vegas”)
  • State: 2-letter code (e.g., “NV”)
Test location fields
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Save Settings

Click Save SettingsThe admin bar will now show your test location

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Testing Checklist

Before going live, test these scenarios:
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Test a city with localized images

Set test location to a city you’ve generated images for.Verify: Images swap to the localized versions
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Test a city without localized images

Set test location to a city you haven’t targeted.Verify: Original images display (fallback works)
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Test with real location

Clear test location (use real IP).Verify: Your actual location is detected correctly
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Test on mobile

View your site on a phone with test location set.Verify: Mobile images swap correctly

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Admin Bar Quick Actions

ActionWhat it Does
Test Location: [City]Shows current test city (green = active)
Change Test LocationOpens prompt to enter new city
Use Real LocationDisables test mode, uses real IP
Rescan Media LibraryRe-syncs WordPress images
Settings →Opens Localizer settings page

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Important Reminders

Remember to disable test location before going live!If you leave a test location set, ALL visitors will see that city’s images - not their own location.

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How to Disable Test Location

Either:
  • Click Localizer → Use Real Location in admin bar
  • Or clear both City and State fields in Settings → Localizer

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Verifying Images Are Working

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Check the Source

  1. Right-click on an image on your page
  2. Click “Inspect” (or “Inspect Element”)
  3. Look at the src attribute
If working: The src URL will be different from your original WordPress media URL, and you’ll see a data-localizer-original attribute storing the original URL. If not working: The src shows your original WordPress media URL and there’s no data-localizer-original attribute.

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Check Console for Errors

  1. Open browser Developer Tools (F12)
  2. Go to Console tab
  3. Look for Localizer messages or errors

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Common Testing Issues

  1. Make sure you clicked Save Settings
  2. Clear your browser cache
  3. Try a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R)
  1. Verify you have localized variants for that city
  2. Check base_name matches (see image swapping guide)
  3. Test the connection in Settings → Localizer
  1. Make sure you’re logged into WordPress
  2. Verify plugin is activated
  3. Clear any caching plugins

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Next Steps

Once testing is complete:

Generate More Images

Create localized images for more cities

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