What Is BuddyPress Geo?
BuddyPress Geo was originally developed as part of some client work we did for Automattic, the company behind WordPress. It’s a plugin for BuddyPress that allows member searches to occur based on geographical location, similar to how a business directory is used.
How Does It Work?
BuddyPress Geo interfaces with the Google Maps API to convert user-friend address locations (i.e. “Vancouver, BC, Canada”) into geographic coordinates. It then performs geographical searches based on the data accumulated for each member and the Google Maps API.
How Do I Set It Up?
BuddyPress Geo can be easily installed through your self-hosted WordPress MU admin, or easily uploaded to your server.