It is a little trickier to generate API key and Access Token for the Social Proof widget. The media of social proof is Google reviews, Facebook reviews, Yelp reviews, and G2 reviews. Actually, you have to configure some issues. Let’s see how to configure the issues.
1.Google Map API Key configuration
A. Google Map API Key:
Making API Key is a matter of a few steps.
Step-1: Go to the WordPress dashboard > hit on the Element Pack > next click on the API Settings > then click on the generate the API key link .
Step-2: If you click on the generate the API Key link, it will take you to the Google Cloud Platform. Then hit the navigation icon left side of the page and go to APIs & Services > Credentials.
Step-3: Click the Credentials > + CREATE CREDENTIALS > APIKey > copy the generated API Key
Step-4: Back to the WordPress dashboard > and paste the API Key in the Google Map API Key input field > finally, hit the Save Settings. It’s done.
B. Google Maps JavaScript & Places API
For creating Google Maps JavaScript & Places API for Elementor, follow the steps below.
Step-1. Go to Google Cloud Platform > hit the navigation menu icon > APIs & Services > Library.
Step-2: Then, hit on each of Maps JavaScript API and Places API and click the ENABLE button. It’s done.
2. Facebook Token Access
It will take a few steps to generate the Facebook Access Token.
Step-1: Go to the WordPress dashboard > hit on the Element Pack > next click on the API Settings > then click on the generate the API key link .
Step-2: Next click on the My Apps > Create App.
Step-3: When you’ve clicked on the Create App, it will generate User Token and App Token.
3. Yelp App Id Configuration and API Key Access
Follow a few steps and generate API Key and Access Token for the Yelp App.
Step-1: Go to the WordPress dashboard > hit on the Element Pack > next click on the API Settings > then click on the Yelp Developer Account .
Step-2: If you visit theYelp.com, you will be provided a Client ID and API Key. As you can see from the screenshot below.
Step-3: You will be able to manage the Yelp app. Just going to Manage App > My App.
To sum up, the steps mentioned above are very important. Because without completing the steps it will not be possible to use the Social Proof widget. So, you’ve to make sure of the steps.
That’s all! Set the API to access all the amazing features of the Social Proof widget developed by Bdthemes.
