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Xtreme Locator Comparison Chart 

See how Xtreme Locator stacks up against other dealer locator applications you may be considering. Our comparison list is based on the built-in features of our product through the administration web interface without use of any additional programming, customization or add-on options.

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Technical Features
DescriptionXtreme LocatorOther LocatorNotes
Complete web browser based administrationIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
U.S. Zip Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
Canadian Postal Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
UK Postal Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
European Postal Codes & Street Level Mapping

Street level locating and mapping with most current available postal codes for 15 European countries.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Mexico Postal Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
Australia Postal Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
New Zealand Postal Codes & Street Level MappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
Other Country Postal Code Support

Brazil, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Non-Postal Code Support for all other countries

Support for City/Country search for all countries, worldwide.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Enterprise Mapping

Supports subscription to ESRI and Multi-Map paid mapping services for guaranteed Ad-Free mapping.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Free MapQuest mappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
Free Google mappingIncluded with Xtreme Locator  
Free Yahoo mapping.Included with Xtreme Locator  

Multiple Business/Web Site support

Locator can be customized for deployment on multiple company websites to deliver only those locations that apply to a particular division of the company.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Daily data backups

Data is backed up daily to prevent data loss in the event of operator error or system failure.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
System Redundancy

Synchronized server networks in North America and Western Europe to prevent catastrophic loss.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Back-end database engine

mySQL database structure for lightning-fast delivery of location data.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Application Language

Application is written in PHP and can be deployed in PHP, ASP.NET, HTMl and Flash.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Installation and setup

Free setup, no setup fees or other hidden charges.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Administrative Features
DescriptionXtreme LocatorOther LocatorNotes
Web Based AdministrationIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Help File on each Administration PageIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Online Form to add individual locationsIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Create unlimited number of custom fieldsIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Field Layouts Module

For existing and new custom fields, the Field Layouts Module lets you define which fields are visible on the various pages of Xtreme Locator. 

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Multiple Levels of Priority Location Support

Set certain locations to appear at the top of the search results listing regardless of proximity.  Support for multiple levels of featured sites (Example; Silver, Gold, Platinum dealers).

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Specialties/Brands Field

Create product brands or location types for drilldown searches.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Image Upload

Assign logo image for individual locations to appear in search results.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Audio Upload

Assign an audio file to play for individual locations in search results.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Special Events

Setup special events that are occurring at locations. Event data will display until event has ended.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Administrators

Assign location administrators manage individual locations or a group of locations.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Search Statistics

View reports on search statistics: Top Cities, Top States, Top Counties, Top Zip Codes. US Census Data.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Set Search Distance Radius

Set the distance radius from the searchers postal code. No locations will be returned beyond the distance set.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Territory Search Distance Radius

Set the distance radius for an individual location to override the system radius. Allows to expand or reduce the distance coverage for individual locations.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Smart Distance

Optional setting that will increase distance radius when no locations are found until a location is found.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Define Total Records Returned

Set the maximum number of locations that any one search will return.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Advanced Search Enable/Disable

Allows advanced search to be displayed in the event of no locations found in a particular search.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Search by Telephone Area CodeIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Search by Airport CodeIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Special Search Results Filtering

Filtering of search results by hidden code.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Form Based GUI control

Through the "Setup Options", you can define the user interface by setting background colors, font colors, upload logos, etc.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
HTML Code Generator

Generate static HTML code to deploy locator on your website. Results open in new window on our server with this method.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Frames Code Generator

Generate HTML Frames code to deploy locator on your website. Results from our server open in your Frames with this method.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
iFrame Code Generator

Generate iFrame code to deploy locator on your website. Results from our server open in iFrame with this method.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Flash Code Generator

Generate Macromedia Flash code and files to deploy locator on your website. Results are retrieved from our server and displayed on your website.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
.NET Code Generator

Generate ASP.NET code and files to deploy locator on your website. Results are retrieved from our server and displayed on your website.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
PHP Code Generator

Generate PHP code and files to deploy locator on your website. Results are retrieved from our server and displayed on your website.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Dynamic Map Code Generator

Generate code to display map on your Website. Map shows icons for each location that can be clicked to show location details.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Submission Form Generator

Generate PHP code to allow site visitors to submit locations for inclusion into your location database.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Location Admin Login Generator

Generate HTML code to deploy login box for location administrators to login to manage their assigned locations.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Export Location Records

Export feature allows exporting of location data to CSV or Excel file for internal purposes.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Import Location Records

Import bulk locations for quick updates to location data. 

Included with Xtreme Locator    
E-mail broadcast to your location administrators

Send announcements and other pertinent information to all administrators.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Assign Territories to Locations

Assign sales territories to your locations using Zip Codes, Range of Zip Codes, States and/or Countries. Territories override distance search to allow for one regional rep to support multiple regions.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Multiple Language SupportIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Custom Map-It Image Support

Allows for import of custom image icon link to maps.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Census Data Reporting

Provided within the Statistics reporting, census data can be accessed for areas searched for.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Limit searches allowed from single computer

Limit number of searches to prevent data mining.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Limit number of locations returned in a single searchIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Custom "No Locations Found" message

Custom message when no locations in area.  HTML allowed for hyperlinks, etc.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Search Disclaimer

This feature allows you to require searchers to read and agree to certain terms prior to viewing your locations.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Display distance in miles, kilometers or bothIncluded with Xtreme Locator    
Search and Search Results Features
DescriptionXtreme LocatorOther LocatorNotes
Advanced Search by Location Name, City, State and more. Included with Xtreme Locator  
Advanced Search by Location Specialties

This feature allows your visitors to search by specific products or services your locations offer.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Advanced Search by Location Events

Site visitors can search for locations that have special events occurring.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Easily add other field parameters into search logic

You can easily add hidden parameters into any search function to display only locations that match certain parameters.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Search Results Listing with Location Headline

Special fields can be added to search results to attract attention to certain locations.

Included with Xtreme Locator  

Location Detail Page

A separate location detail page can display detailed information about a location including a logo image and any number of fields required. This page acts like a "Mini-Website" for certain location types.

Included with Xtreme Locator  

Clickable dynamic location country map

Display a country map showing icons for each location.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Location search results in text or on map.

You can choose between our traditional text search results or a map showing icons for all locations within the search radius.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Driving Directions

Allows your visitors to enter their location and get directions to the location of their choice.

Included with Xtreme Locator    
Optional Features
DescriptionXtreme LocatorOther LocatorNotes
IVR Telephone Locator Included with Xtreme Locator  
Affordable Custom Solutions

Unlike most other locators, we offer reasonable rates for custom solutions. Check our Case Studies pages for examples.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Joomla Compatible

With our free Joomla component, it's simple to add a high powered dealer locator on your Joomla Website.

Included with Xtreme Locator  
Last Updated on Monday, 22 September 2008 15:01