Quick How-to Guide: Add locations to PinMeTo

Table of Contents

Overview: 3 Methods

Method 1: Add Location form in Listings

Method 2: Spreadsheet Template

Method 3: Locations API

FAQ

Overview: 3 Methods

You can add locations to your Listings account in three ways. Choose the method that fits your workflow:

• Method 1: Add Location form in Listings– perfect for creating one or two locations quickly in the UI.
• Method 2: Spreadsheet Template* – ideal for bulk creation of many locations in a single upload.
• Method 3: Locations API* – ideal for automated workflows when you need frequent updates or need to manage large numbers of locations automatically.

*Important: Locations added via Method 2 (Spreadsheet Template) or Method 3 (Locations API) require address verification. Any listings awaiting verification will automatically appear as tasks in your dashboard’s To Do list.

Method 1: Add Location form in Listings

• Go to Listings > Locations
• Click on "Add Location" on the right side above the table.
• Choose the desired Location Type.*
• When all the required fields are filled, press the "Create Location."

*Location Types

• Storefront – Use this when you only serve customers at your physical address.
• Storefront with service area (called “hybrid” by Google) – Use this when you serve customers at your address and also deliver or visit them in a defined area.
• Service area – Use this when you visit or deliver to customers but do not serve them at your business address.

Note: PinMeTo currently only supports Service Areas for Google and Bing. Learn more about Google's guidelines for Service Areas.

Method 2: Spreadsheet Import

Use the spreadsheet import to create locations or update existing ones in bulk.

Create locations

1. In Listings, go to Locations > Import.
2. Click Download template (.CSV or .XLSX).
3. Fill out the location data.
4. Save as .CSV or .XLSX and rename the file.
5. Click Upload file (.xlsx or .csv).
6. Review the locations, then click Create locations.
7. Verify the locations in the platform.

Update existing locations

1. Under the Locations tab, download the existing locations file.
2. Edit the information you want to update, keeping each location's existing Store ID unchanged.
3. Upload the edited file through the Import tab, as you would for a new-location import. Ensure spreadsheet fields are correctly formatted; for example, opening-hours fields should contain opening hours only, not dates.
4. After the import, check the Conflicts tab. An import may trigger conflicts, which need to be checked so updated information is sent to the networks.

*Learn more about required fields and how to fill out location information in spreadsheets.

*Learn more about required fields and how to fill out location information in spreadsheets.

Method 3: Locations API

1. Read through our complete guide in how to manage and create locations via our API.
2. Ensure you verify these locations in our platform.

FAQ

Q: How long does a newly created location take to appear in PinMeTo?

A: A newly created location may take a few minutes to appear in the locations list. Connecting it to a network, such as Facebook, may take additional time.

Q: How do I verify my locations if added via the spreadsheet or API?

A: Any listings awaiting verification will automatically appear as tasks in your dashboard’s To Do list in Listings.

Updated on: 22/10/2026