How Do I Set Up and Troubleshoot the Weather Element Widget in SoCast?

How Do I Set Up and Troubleshoot the Weather Element Widget in SoCast?

How Do I Set Up and Troubleshoot the Weather Element Widget in SoCast?

This Article Is For:

  • All users with access to pages, blogs, contests, and sidebars
  • Applicable to all themes

The SoCast Weather Element receives weather updates from a third-party service called World Weather Online. The widget requires a valid location to retrieve accurate weather information. Entering an invalid location may result in the wrong city or weather details being displayed.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Type: Select either Current Conditions or 7 Day Extended Forecast.
  2. Units of Measure: Choose between Metric or Imperial.
  3. Location: Enter a location. See below for tips on entering your location correctly.

Troubleshooting Location Issues

If the weather widget displays incorrect information (such as the wrong location, icons, or weather details), it may be due to the data provided by World Weather Online. SoCast does not control the information from this service. If you encounter issues, try the following location search formats:

  1. City and Town Name (Variations): Try entering your location in different formats, such as:
    • Toronto
    • Toronto, Ontario
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Toronto, Canada
  2. IP Address: Enter your IP address in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (e.g., 101.25.32.325).
  3. Postal/Zip Codes: Enter a postal or zip code from your desired location.
  4. Latitude/Longitude Coordinates: Use latlong.net to find the latitude and longitude for your location. Enter the coordinates in decimal degrees format (e.g., 48.834,2.394).

Weather Widget Example

Alternative Weather Widget Options

If you prefer not to use the SoCast weather widget, there are free alternatives that work with the SoCast platform:

  1. AccuWeather: AccuWeather Free Widgets
    • Offers some customization options.
    • After customizing, copy and paste the embed code into the SoCast Raw HTML widget.
  2. The Weather Network: The Weather Network Widgets
    • Offers some customization options.
    • After customizing, copy and paste the embed code into the SoCast Raw HTML widget.

If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact SoCast support.