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Blipstar store locator feature list

Blipstar supports a wide range of features. Take a deep breath... Jump to: Data import Search Results Mapping Account Integration

If there's a feature or function not listed contact us and ask - it may just not be included or we might be able to implement it for you!

Data import

Import data using:
- CSV/text file
- Excel (XLS or XLSX)
- Open Office (ODS)
- Google Sheet (optional live syncing)
- Online CSV file (for 3rd party tool integration)
- Salesforce (optional live syncing)
- Zoho CRM (optional live syncing)
Online (Add, edit and delete data manually via web interface)
Powerful geocoding capability
Geocode SOS - get assistance with addresses that won't geocode
Manual location override (if the geocoded position is incorrect)
Allow users/store owners to submit locations (ability to review them before going live)
Allow users/store owners to edit/delete certain locations (via password access)
Online form for user submitted locations
Auto-remove duplicate store locations

Search

Mobile-friendly responsive design
Different style templates to choose from
Search using zip codes, postal codes, place names or addresses
Auto-suggestion (suggests places when user starts typing)
Search by store name
Optional keyword search
Change fonts, colors, size
Change layout
Customization of all text (allowing multiple languages)
Filter by Tags/Categories/Products
GPS/Wi-fi device location (no need to type in location)
Auto-detect country based on IP address
Display drop-down of available countries (if your locator covers multiple countries)
Full CSS editing capability for complete customization
Inline CSS or reference external CSS file
Supports secure web sites (SSL/TLS)
IP based search limiting - restrict number of daily searches by IP address to avoid abuse
Display a CAPTCHA when searching (to combat web crawlers)
Lightweight - small code base for fast loading

Results

Display store details:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Website/email
- Opening hours
- Custom fields for displaying anything you like (HTML)
- Logo or photo
- Streetview image
Full control over what fields get displayed and in what order
Show Online-only/Internet stores
Return results based on:
- Nearest X locations
- Radius (e.g. within 20 miles)
- Country
- Territories
Multiple interfaces (different front-end, same data source)
Define default values for fields
"Drill-down" results mode - initially just displays store name, clicking reveals full set of information
Tabs (in results) - ideal when lots of information to display for each store
Filtering of results based on Tags/Categories/Products
Display units in miles or km (or allow user to choose)
Full control over result priority - e.g. "Featured stores" that always appear at the top
Define maximum number of results to show
Results pagination - split results into different pages
Option of lightning fast text-only search and results (no map displayed)
Define text to always display above/below results
Turn by turn driving directions - within the locator or externally via Google Maps
Allows users to email results to themselves
Define search radius for individual locations (to increase or decrease their influence in results)
Limit results to those in the same country as the search location (e.g. searching for Vancouver will only return Canadian results)
Limit results to those in the same state as the search location (e.g. searching for Las Vegas will only return results in Nevada)

Mapping

Fully licenced mapping (from MapBox)
Choose from five mapping types (e.g. Street map, Satellite image)
Custom map icons - upload your own or choose from preset images
Custom search location icon
Labelling of map icons
Different map icons based on store type
Numbered results/map icons
Display a map showing all locations
Automatic clustering when displaying lots of locations
Map icon animation on mouse hover (bounce)
Display driving directions route on map
US zip code and street level mapping
Canadian postcode/street level mapping
UK postcode and street level mapping
European postal codes and street level mapping
Australian postal codes and street level mapping
New Zealand postal codes/street level mapping
Mapping for many (actually most) other countries
Small context/overview map
Auto-update search when user pans map (i.e. dynamically updates results)

Account

Fully hosted solution
No contracts - cancel anytime
Instant upgrading/cancellation
Pay monthly or yearly via PayPal or Stripe (accepts all major credit and debit cards)
Simple web-based administration and account management
Create sub-accounts and manage them centrally
Discount for additional accounts
Automatic data backup
CSV data export
Fast, friendly support
Create SEO optimized landing pages for individual store locations
Search analytics - display where and when people searched - includes heat mapping
Download search analytics data to do your own detailed analysis
Create a temporary login (with restricted functionality) - e.g. to give to developers

Integration

Easy integration with:
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Weebly
- Wix
- SquareSpace
- Jimdo
- Webflow
- WebStarts
- BigCommerce
- Joomla
- Drupal
- OpenCart
- Magento
- Zen Cart
- Presta Shop
- Tomato Cart
- OS Commerce
- Facebook
- ...most other systems - just ask
Deploy wizard - guides you simply through the process of adding the store locator to your site
Embed within your web site (uses an iframe) or standalone (on its own page)
Embed as a lightbox/pop-up
Link to Google Analytics
Link to Google Adwords
Link to Bing Analytics
Create your own custom search interfaces using standard HTML/CSS
API (Application Programming Interface) - simple integration with other software