Google Maps API: Create a store locator

Question

Today I am trying to make a store locator using google maps\' api. The store locator is to be set up like so: two areas, one with a map containing all the stores in a given area

Answer 1

What is your source for that information? placeMarker certainly doesn't ring a bell. The Google Maps API reference (complete with examples!) is available at http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/reference.html