Blipstar

Blipstar is a hosted store locator service. Customers enter a zip code, postcode, address or place name and receive a list of the nearest stores or products, with an interactive map and driving directions.

There is nothing to download or install. A business creates an account, adds its address data and chooses how to add the locator to its site.

What Blipstar offers

• Nearest-location search — by postcode, address, place name or the visitor's detected position.
• Spreadsheet import — the only data required is a spreadsheet, with column names matched to fields.
• Over 120 settings — covers icons, wording, search behaviour and custom CSS.
• Rich location details — can show phone, website, opening times, logos, images and special offers.
• Analytics module — gives geographic insight into searches.
• Automatic data backups — protects stored location data.

Who it works with

Businesses of any size that want customers to find a shop or dealer.

Key facts

• Deployment: copy-and-paste code from a deploy wizard
• Standards: compliant with W3C HTML5 and usable with screen readers
• Devices: phones, tablets, laptops and PCs