How are page views defined?
MetaLocator charges for services in proportion to our customer’s utilization of our services. This is often expressed as the total… read more
Using the Image field
MetaLocator allows you to specify an image for each location. This is different that providing an image gallery, which is… read more
Changing field labels on the search form
The MetaLocator search form allows complete control over the text displayed to the end user. This control is facilitated by… read more
Translating Category Labels
If you have a multilingual setup, and want to provide language translations for your Category names, you do not have… read more
The Description field
Many users often look to MetaLocator’s custom fields for including items like Store Hours or Fax Number or pictures. However,… read more
What if I don’t have any locations, can MetaLocator provide some?
MetaLocator is a locator service for your locations. We do not provide the actual location data.
Location data can be… read more
Why is my country list empty or incomplete?
Drop-down lists on the search screen are build entirely by the data in your location records. Data in your location… read more
Integrating a user language preference with MetaLocator
If your website offers content in multiple languages, it is common practice to allow the user to choose their preferred… read more
Managing translations in bulk
The bulk language editor allows users to download the entire language file for easy sharing and export.
To access the… read more
Internationalization Guide
MetaLocator provides the capability to change nearly all customer-facing language. These language strings are stored in language files named according… read more
International deployment guide
Customers with global dealer networks often have a similarly global website or websites that serve an international audience with multiple… read more
Changing the default country
Most MetaLocator interfaces default to the United States when searching by postal code. lf your locator is focused on a… read more
Changing address field ordering by locale
Some country’s mailing standards include variations on address field ordering and formatting.
Some countries place the postal code before the… read more
Enabling conditional mapping support for China
Google has, somewhat famously, backed out of China due to restrictions on search and geographic data publishing. In order to… read more