• Publishing Social Media links for locations

  MetaLocator allows for the creation of dynamic link fields for your locations' social media properties by creating new Social Media fields.  This method allows for the import or edit of social media links alongside the rest of your data. Start by logging in to the MetaLocator dashboard, navigating to Fields, notice that some social media fields might already exist. Create a new field by clicking New in the upper right**.** For each social media network you would like to display, createFew readers

• Using the Image field

  MetaLocator allows you to specify an image for each location.  This is different that providing an image gallery, which is covered in this tutorial. The image field holds a single image, and contains the URL of that image.  The image can be contained on MetaLocator's servers or the image field can include a full path to an external image such as http://yoursever.com/image1.jpg. Here we see a screenshot of an import file that contains image data.  Note that thFew readers

• How do I upload images or files?

  When creating content within MetaLocator, it is sometimes necessary to upload an arbitrary file such as a PDF or an image.  Similarly, uploading content that is not specific to a single location might be necessary, such as a brochure or powerpoint file. There are a few methods to uploading files to MetaLocator, the most common is to use the Bulk Uploader tool.  In the Tools menu in the upper right, choose File Uploader ​ [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/7/Few readers

• Using the Gallery Fields

  You can create an image gallery for each location by leveraging the Gallery field.  Each location includes a gallery field by default. Uploading Images To add images to a location, edit that location from the Data > All Records screen, then find the Gallery field as shown below: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/443899119/69f9ce619c31ef1f6885e30e/image.png?Few readers

• Adding UTM parameters to outbound links

  In the results card, when presenting a link to a partner, it's as easy as including the Link field in the display, as shown below: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/823457366/3f5d7c4a0cedd02509c5bbca/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=a87f8fefcd8b06cb8cc1335ac441537d4ee944eee2f52ea25004e58c19daa2c0&req=fCIkEsx5nodZFb4f3HP0gNoemEI%2F1SrtvBeGzMubSGI6Qsk3KwDEp2Jp6wTFew readers

• Unified Share Control

  The Unified Share control presents a combined modal window which allows end users to share the location they are viewing via multiple platforms and media. To add the Unified Share control to the results, click Results, expand the List, and click Add Field and add Unified Share as shown. [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/479087254/38c7b881e165682190c470fe/image.png?Few readers

• Creating a Send to Phone link

  Most Interface templates already include a Send to Phone link. This link allows users to send a SMS text message which contains the location details. For example, the Rich Media template shows the send to phone link as an Image overlay as shown below: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/266581527/0403885694a2b3153d5425d8/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=5f70abefFew readers

• Display travel time in the search results

  MetaLocator can estimate the amount of travel time based on distance and the mode of travel, e.g. walking, biking, public transportation or car. These are rough estimates, displayed in minutes, based on the distance calculation and the mode and are most helpful when walking or biking short distances. Clicking "Get directions" is the best option to obtain an accurate travel time when traveling by car or public transportation. To enable travel time in the search results, Add the field to the ListFew readers

• Allowing your visitors to export data

  You may want to allow visitors to your locator to export their search results in a downloadable format. To support this use case, an Export button can be added to the Search form as shown below: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/662508384/19ec3f1959c5e058350ba40c/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=c6a3ae46fd80611704f0cd7f6ad783c5b7eb962f46d88440fe6cf8ebe6c192dbFew readers

• External Key Fields

  When importing data, MetaLocator can use multiple methods to identify whether an existing record is a match for a record that is being imported.  Once identified as a match, MetaLocator can then update that existing record, or skip it based on your preference. MetaLocator recommends the use of an external key in all but the simplest applications. To create an external key field navigate to Data and select Fields. Select New in the upper right and name the External Key Field. Select theFew readers

• Request an Uber

  Add a link directly to your results that includes the ability to summon an Uber rideshare. To adFew readers

• The Description field

  Many users often look to MetaLocator's custom fields for including items like Store Hours or Fax Number or pictures.  However, the description field can display those items and more.  The description field is found while editing your locations, and includes a full WYSIWYG HTML editor, as shown here: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/379163002/82a5091b57abcdbfae2066abFew readers

• Displaying response time in search results

  This article describes features available to Enterprise Customers and customers with our Lead Optimization add-on. Contact Sales to learn more. [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/655232683/827fdda076f44a09dd872732/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=41bd687ddFew readers

• Importing and Using the Hours field

  MetaLocator allows you to import a specially formatted field that is interpreted as a location's hours of operation. MetaLocator includes a system hours field which can be updated on a per-location basis: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/yn1vvwtq/1405396516/e6200a3d06aa7e0d526f1e9f0eeb/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=4d2d4a7a230f6a9753866204d13b485021065ef13Few readers

• Limiting fields displayed in the edit form

  MetaLocator allows users to create custom fields and even custom data types. Sometimes a specific field is only related to a specific data type.  For example, a doctor might have a first and last name, while a hospital might use the provided Name field.  When users are editing a hospital type record, it can be confusing if they see a First Name and Last Name field. To prevent the display of certain fields, you can associate thFew readers

• Adding a "Send to Email" field

  A "Send to Email" field in your locator allows your users to deliver location details to their own email address. To add a "Send to Email" link to your interface, first add it to the Results as shown below: [](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/283641144/2bf2195b1a8b1c37aa1fb90a/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=5c360ee2d33dd8500070b8da64ca246d12a76fe539f592cd7871Few readers

• Location hours with "Open Now" indications

  MetaLocator includes the ability to indicate the "open" or "closed" status of a location based on the hours provided.  This can be displayed by the use of a few different templates. These templates can all be located under the Interface Builder -> Results -> Edit List -> Hours. The base Hours template displays a table of hours from Sunday to Saturday. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/3/1/6/a316d2e75e16d000/1Few readers

• Text message and clickable phone links

  If a field has been created as a "Phone" field, the available templates include the following:Few readers