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We have collected a list of frequently asked questions – feel free to browse around and if you don’t find what you are looking for, drop us a line. We will be glad to answer all your questions.

General Questions (8)

How does GeoLoqal work?

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How does GeoLoqal work? The GeoLoqal Platform consists of these main components. The software development kits (SDKs) for iOS, Blackberry and Android to handle geo-location, location data, geozones, triggers etc. A web-based API for managing and interacting with geo-location, location … Continue reading

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What can I use GeoLoqal for?

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What can I use GeoLoqal for? Ever had to leave your desk to test your location-aware app? Do you know exactly how your application would behave in your users’ hands across the globe? If your answer is No! – Our … Continue reading

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Why the heck can I not test as usual?

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Why the heck can I not test as usual? Well, technically, you could! You could continue creating location aware applications and testing with the methods available with xCode, Android simulator (well, the same simulator for Titanium etc).. So, you could … Continue reading

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Why do I need GeoLoqal to create or test my application?

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Why do I need GeoLoqal to create or test my application? We would like to say – “to make your applications robust and fully tested” but in reality it is also “to make more money from geotargeting your users” – … Continue reading

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Help me understand how I would use GeoLoqal’s platform

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Help me understand how I would use GeoLoqal’s platform OK then – let’s chat shall we? You would use our platform to geotarget your users, keep them engaged continuously by providing location based information and finally, to test your location … Continue reading

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Is it for testing only?

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Is it for testing only? Gosh no! That would be a very limited use case. Our users use the same APIs for both testing and “live” purposes. If you can test your app’s behavior in New York while sitting in … Continue reading

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How does GeoLoqal differ from other location services?

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How does GeoLoqal differ from other location services? In many ways! First of all our platform aims at providing a location-based data centric ecosystem for an app developer. With most services you get location information from one, places information from … Continue reading

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geolocation (1)

I already have a cool app that folks are using – why should I location enable it?

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I already have a cool app that folks are using – why should I location enable it? Technically, you don’t have to – that is, if you don’t want to make more money from your application. There’s only this buzz … Continue reading

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geotargeting (1)

Geotargeting – What’s in it for me?

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Geotargeting – What’s in it for me?   Ah, now we are getting somewhere. First read some data from fine folks that have done a lot of research on this. Here’s a fine study by Nick Lane, Chief Strategy Analyst … Continue reading

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places data (2)

So, how do I keep my user engaged more? (Ahem! more ad revenues for me)?

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Easy grasshopper.. Every app developer asks the same question. Let us try to show you a few ways.   Let’s take the classic (is it classic?) mobile app that allows users to find crowd sourced free parking. There are two … Continue reading

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What’s with this ‘places’ data GeoLoqal provides? How can that help me?

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What’s with this ‘places’ data GeoLoqal provides? How can that help me? First of all – it is no black magic. You are already looking at ways to provide value added services to your application’s users so they spend more … Continue reading

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Samples (1)

Sample Code

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Take a look at this sample code…. https://dev.geoloqal.com/GetGeoPoint?api_key=xxxx&device_type=Android&date_time=2012-09-24%2010:59:55&testcase_name=case_3&output_type=json

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Security (1)

How secure is GeoLoqal?

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GeoLoqal incorporates the PCI-DSS security measures during credit card transactions and secures data at rest and in-motion

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Test cases (1)

What are test cases and how do I use them?

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What are test cases and how do I use them? OK junior, fair question J Here are a few examples.. Well, consider this. You are writing this wonderful application that’s going to get the best deals within 4 blocks of … Continue reading

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Triggers (2)

Can you show me how to use the trigger functionality correctly?

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Sure thing! We have documented all the steps here.. Take a look and if you still don’t get it, contact us   Happy GeoLoqating!

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What are triggers and how do I use them?

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What are triggers and how do I use them? OK tiger. Let us explain. Tiger, trigger – get it? J   Now that you have test cases under your belt, you can graduate to triggers.. Just kidding. In reality though, … Continue reading

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