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How it works: Setting up your Locator

Creating your locator tool with Blipstar Plus is a simple 4 step process as explained below. Just want to get stuck in? You can try it straight away by setting up a free account!

1. Upload

You create a spreadsheet or CSV file of store locations (in the required format) and upload it. The locations are then geocoded. If some locations cannot be geocoded you must edit the address and upload again. This tends to be the most time-consuming step.
2. Configure

You configure your locator tool (there are over 60 different parameters you can change, controlling every aspect of the tool). Don't worry though, even if you keep the default options you'll still end up with a great store locator.
3. Preview

You preview your locator tool to make sure it is working as expected. There are currently three different viewing modes - Desktop, Smartphone and Mobile, each tailored to different types of device.
4. Publish

You deploy your locator tool using one of the many simple methods. Add it to your web page with a single line of code, create a pop up or lightbox, use it within Facebook or add it to a Joomla, Drupal or Wordpress site.