LandTech Self Storage API

LandTech Self Storage API is a free WordPress plugin that integrates with the WebSelfStorage API to display storage facility information and available units on your WordPress site. Perfect for self storage facility website owners who want to showcase their facility and available storage units.

Features

• API Integration: Connect to WebSelfStorage API v3 to retrieve facility data
• Location Display: Show facility information including address, phone, and hours of operation
• Available Units: Display available storage units with pricing and specifications
• Easy Configuration: Simple admin interface to configure your API key and Entity ID
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly display of facility information and units
• Shortcode Support: Use [landtech_self_storage] shortcode to display facility information anywhere on your site

Premium Version

For advanced features like reservation forms, multi-facility support, waiting lists, analytics, and more, check out LandTech Self Storage API Premium.

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/landtech-self-storage-api directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
3. Go to LandTech Storage > Settings and enter your WebSelfStorage API key and Entity ID
4. Use the [landtech_self_storage] shortcode on any page or post to display your facility information

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key?

You can obtain your API key from your WebSelfStorage account. Contact your storage network provider for more information about accessing the WebSelfStorage API.

What is an Entity ID?

The Entity ID is a unique identifier for your storage facility. It’s typically a 6-digit number (e.g., 019109). If you’re unsure of your Entity ID, you can leave it blank and the plugin will attempt to retrieve it from the API.

Can I use this with multiple facilities?

The free version supports a single facility. For multi-facility support, please check out LandTech Self Storage API Premium.

What API version does this use?

The plugin uses WebSelfStorage API v3 (API version 2.7).

How do I display facility information on my site?

Use the [landtech_self_storage] shortcode on any page or post. You can customize what’s displayed using the shortcode attributes: * show_location="true" – Display facility location information (default: true) * show_units="true" – Display available units (default: true)

Example: [landtech_self_storage show_location="true" show_units="true"]

Changelog

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Basic API integration with WebSelfStorage API v3
• Location information display
• Available units display
• Admin settings page for API configuration
• Shortcode support for displaying facility information

External services

This plugin connects to an external API to display storage facility information and available units on your site. This is required for the plugin to function.

WebSelfStorage API (U-Haul Self-Storage Affiliate Network) — https://api.webselfstorage.com

• What it is and what it is used for: The WebSelfStorage API is a service provided by U-Haul (eMove, Inc. d/b/a U-Haul Self Storage Affiliate Network). The plugin uses it to retrieve your storage facility’s location details (address, phone, hours) and available storage units with pricing so you can show that information on your WordPress site via the shortcode.
• What data is sent and when: The plugin sends your API key (in the request header) and your facility Entity ID (in the request URL) to the API. Specifically, it sends the Entity ID to endpoints such as /v3/location/ and /v3/movein/ to fetch location details (address, phone, hours) and available units with pricing. No site visitor personal data is sent. Data is sent when a page or post containing the shortcode is loaded, and when an administrator uses the settings page (e.g. testing the connection).
• Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (required links):
  • Terms of Service / End User License Agreement: https://webselfstorage.com/EndUserLicenseAgreement
  • Privacy Policy: https://webselfstorage.com/PrivacyNotice
  • U-Haul legal and privacy: https://www.uhaul.com/Legal/