Getting Started

• Getting Started with Listings

  Getting Started with Listings Managing listings through PinMeTo is simple. This article holds links to explanations of most functionalities you should be familiar with when using our Listings product. Are you completely new to PinMeTo Listings? Watch this introduction video: Adding Locations Adding locations to Listings How to Manually Verify your Locations (Manual Verification)Featured

• Setting up your Apple Business Connect account

  Setting up your Apple Business Connect account With an Apple business connect account connected to PinMeTo, you have access to the following capabilities: Highest Data Priority With a verified Apple Business Connect account, your updates have the highest possible trust and priority. Performance Insights *Only verified Apple Business Connect accounts have access to insights. When you authorize access to PinMeTo, we request insights from the past 13 months for all your locatiSome readers

• Adding locations to Listings

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• Storefront Name Guidelines

  What is a Storefront Name? A Storefront Name is a data field found under General Data in the location view. By default, it is the same as your account name, but it can be changed if, for example, you have a country code or other abbreviations in the account name that are not included on your storefronts. In Locations, Storefront Name is displayed as Name:Featured

• Import location information

  StoreID (Required) This is the ID/Code to identify the location. PinMeTo allows you to set ID's up to 36 characters. A character is a number, letter or special character such as a hashtag. However, if your ID contains special characters, you'll have to set a separate StoreID for Facebook as this network is only compatible with alphanumeric characters (letters and numerals). StoreID is the most important tool for our system to identify unique locations within our Products and synchroniSome readers

• How to delete pages and listings on Facebook, Google and Apple and how long does it take?

  Deleting a page on Facebook First. Deleting a Facebook page is not a recommended action. Instead, we suggest marking the page as Permanently Closed in your PinMeTo account. This will push the update to Facebook and show you followers and potential customers that the location is no longer open. In case you decide to delete the page, please note that the process takes 14 days. You must delete the page, wait for 14 days, and then delete it once more to ensure it is permanently deletedSome readers

• Listings - Location details

  For each location, there are a number of fields with information that is sent to the networks. Here is the full list of the fields that can be filled for each location, what each field is, and why it's good to supply that info:Some readers

• Networks - Bing Places

  Bing Places Bing is Microsoft's search engine. With 6% of the world's search traffic, Bing is the 2nd most popular search engine in the world, after Google. Connecting PinMeTo to Bing Place ensures that your brand's location info is accurate for the millions of people who will be searching using Bing or Bing-connected devices. Type of connection: Direct two-way connection. PinMeTo can update theSome readers

• Creating and Editing Service-Area Business Locations

  What’s a Service-Area Business? A Service-Area Business visits or delivers to customers directly, but doesn't serve customers at their business address. Can I modify my existing locations? Yes! Go to your Location List, click on the location you want to edit, scroll down and click on the Location Type, choose the type from the drop-down menu and update the location. Location type in the Location Details Page (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/websitSome readers

• Networks - Waze

  Waze (Child directory of Google Business Profile (GBP)) Waze is a GPS navigation software app owned by Google. Waze works on smartphones and tablet computers that have GPS support and provides turn-by-turn navigation information for drivers, along with user-submitted travel times and route details. Since Waze is owned by Alphabet – Google's parent company – its location information data is collected from Google Business Profile (GBP). Type of connection: Two way - Direct ConnectionSome readers

• Listings: Networks List

  What is a Business Network? A business network is a website where businesses are listed by category. Categorisation could be by type of business, location, activity, or size, among other factors. By navigating to Listings Networks you can see a complete list of all the available networks you can connect to, the connection status and the number of locations connected to that network. Why is it good to be listed on many networks? The more networks you are listed on, the greater the chancSome readers

• Listings - Temporarily or Permanently Closing Locations

  When should you use "Permanently Closed"? If your store is closed and will not re-open again How to set your locations to "Permanently Closed" Navigate to Listings - Locations - Locations list - Select the location you need to set as ''Permanently Closed'' Scroll down to the ''Permanently Closed'' field and click on it Tick the box to mark it as ''Permanently Closed'' and click ''Update'' When should you use "Temporarily Closed"? If you have a seasonal storeFew readers

• Networks - Trustpilot

  Trustpilot Trustpilot allows people to share and discover reviews of businesses, and gives companies the tools to turn consumer feedback into business results. Connecting your brand to Trustpilot using PinMeTo ensures that people who want to review your services or locations can do so, which will help optimise your brand's reputation management efforts. How to connect The connection type is One-way. You can connect Trustpilot to PinMeTo with the Free Trustpilot plan. But you canFew readers

• Listings - What are conflicts and how to handle them?

  If there is a difference in the data between a directory that has a 2-way API connection and PinMeTo Listings for any of your locations, Listings - Tasks will show a conflict. Under Tasks - Conflicts across networks, you can also verify which networks are having those conflicts. This is implemented to provide you with more control over the information displayed on directories. For instance, on Google, users can propose modifications to locations, even if they don't own them. If such a suggestFew readers

• Networks - Seznam

  Seznam Seznam.cz is one of the most popular web portals and search engines in the Czech Republic. It runs almost 30 different web services and associated brands. Among the most popular services are its search service search.seznam.cz and its map service mapy.cz. All PinMeTo customers have access to Seznam for Czech locations only. You can connect or disconnect directories in the Networks tab under the Listings section of PinMeTo. For additional details, please contact supFew readers

• Networks - Apple

  Apple With PinMeTo, brands can manage their location data on Apple Business Connect to ensure their local information is correct and up-to-date when their consumers are searching for them on Apple Maps, Siri and other Apple services. Type of connection: Two way - Direct Connection. PinMeTo pushes data to the directory as soon as there are data changes and the directory pushes data to PinMeTo. We can verify what data is in the directory. If the location is wrong or missing, please contactFew readers

• Networks - Google Business Profile (GBP)

  Google Business Profile (GBP) With over 88% of the search market share, Google is indisputably the world’s leading search engine. PinMeTo is a certified Google Partner, and is connected through a unique API integration, making it possible for our clients to manage their Google Business Profile (GBP) profiles using PinMeTo Listings. Looking for something nearby is one of the most common searches we do. In fact, more than one-third of all mobile searches (https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/coFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Facebook

  Facebook Insights Impressions Impressions measure how often your content is displayed. They’re generated when people see your Facebook pages’ paid or organic content. Each display is counted, even if the same person views your content multiple times or uses different devices. Impressions (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f1baeb34e64cb000/insightsfbimpressionsc40mis.png =1000x335) Reach Reach measures the size of your total audience. It’s generated when people seeFew readers

• Networks - Google Maps

  Google Maps (Child directory of Google Business Profile (GBP)) Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers street maps, satellite imagery, aerial photography, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle, or public transportation. Google Maps users can see location listings with business information, star rating, and reviews. This information is shared amongst other Google servFew readers

• Networks - Facebook

  Facebook PinMeTo is a Facebook Global Marketing Partner. Our two-way connection with Facebook makes it easier to keep your info synced across all your Facebook pages, so users of the world's largest social networking site are getting accurate information about your brand. With PinMeTo's Location Posts service, you can create a single message and publish it to one, some, or all of your local Facebook pages. Running a special offer in a specific cityFew readers

• Listings - How to update Profile/Logo and Cover images

  A profile/logo or cover image can be changed or added to a single location or to multiple locations at the same time. There are 2 possible ways to add profile/logo and cover images in Listings: In Brand Management or in Locations. Locations To add a profile/logo or cover image to a single or multiple locations through Locations, you need to: At Listings, click the Locations button in the menu on the left. Select the location where you want to upload/update the image. (https://storaFew readers

• Listings - Insights

  Insights Overview Rating Trend Shows the average lifetime rating as of the last date of the selected date range. The trend is shown as the net change (+, –, or 0) and shows how much the lifetime rating changed from the first date to the last date of the date range. In the image below, the lifetime rating increased by 0.02 over the last 90 days, meaning that 90 days ago the lifetime rating for this account was 2.96. Rating Trend (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/Few readers

• Listings - Custom Fields

  What are the Custom Fields that we offer in our Listings product? Our Listings product offers Custom Fields, which are extra fields of data that users can add to the default list of data fields for location details. These fields can be personalized to meet the specific needs of the user and provide additional information beyond the standard data points. How are theyFew readers

• Networks - Instagram (Locations)

  Instagram (Locations) (Child directory of Facebook) Instagram is not only a tool for individuals, but also for businesses. The photo-sharing app offers business accounts for brands to promote their products. According to Instagram, more than 1 million advertisers worldwide use Instagram to share their stories and drive business results. Additionally, 60% of people say they discover new products through the app. PinMeTo customers' locations are listed on Instagram through our partnershFew readers

• Networks - HERE

  HERE HERE Maps are used by millions worldwide through mobile apps, social networks, and are in 3 out of 4 cars equipped with an in-car navigation system. PinMeTo is recognized as a Here Data Provider, making it possible for our clients to be even more visible across search, social, and map services. It's especially important to connect your brand to HERE through PinMeTo if customers drive to your locations. Type of connection: One way - HERE gets the data from us via Get API once everyFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Keywords

  Keywords: Get Insights on Local SEO In today's digital era, local search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for businesses to thrive and stay ahead of the competition. Keywords play an essential role in local marketing, as they help your listings and locations become more discoverable to potential customers. With the right keywords, you can not only improve your online presence but also enhance your marketing strategies and overall business performance. PinMeTo is proud to introduceFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Bing

  Bing Insights Impressions Benchmark the impressions of your Bing listings compared to similar businesses in your area. Local Category Average is the average impressions for businesses in the same category and area. Impressions (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f1baeb34e64cb000/insightsbingimpressionstcysed.png =1000x334) Actions Actions measure how people interact with your Bing listings. They include requesting directions, clicking the call button, or visiFew readers

• Listings - Media Review

  What is Media Review? The Media Review tool in Listings gives you an overview of your media on all of your Google pages, and lets you do the following actions: Delete media uploaded by you on Google Report media uploaded by users on Google View essential information on your Google media, such as: Type of media - image/video Upload/Publish date Number of views Resolution Published by OwnerFew readers

• Listings - API differences

  User using their API to connect to PinMeTo Places API can now resolve API data differences through Listings. Here is how it's done: Navigate to Listings - Tasks If you have any API differences to handle, they will appear on top of the ''Tasks'' page Click on the ''Review Differences'' button which will show the view for handling one difference at a time. (httFew readers

• Networks - Foursquare

  Foursquare With a community of over 55 million users worldwide, Foursquare is the leading location-based social network. The integration between Foursquare and PinMeTo allows Foursquare’s users to access details about local businesses and leave recommendations, tips, check-ins, and more. Foursquare sells its data on 7 billion-plus locations to over 150,000 apps and services, including Snapchat, Uber, Twitter, and Instagram. Linking PinMeTo to Foursquare and keeping your info regularly updFew readers

• Schedule Location Information Updates

  Listings allows users to schedule updates to most data fields for their locations. This helps keep customers informed about when they can visit your locations, improving their overall experience. This guide will explain how to schedule regular and special open hours. Other field updates can be scheduled similarly. Navigate to the Open Hours Section: 1.. Log in to your PinMeTo account. 2. Click on Locations in the left-handFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Rating

  Rating Insights The Ratings Insights page provides a comprehensive view of your locations’ performance based on customer feedback. With ratings, reviews, and response rate metrics, you can identify trends, make data-driven decisions, and engage with customer feedback more effectively. If you have both Google and a location structure on Trustpilot, this page will show an aggregation of the ratings and reviews from both networks. If you want to see ratings insights separately for eachFew readers

• Networks - TomTom

  TomTom TomTom is a global leader in navigation and mapping products, and the creator of the first Portable Navigation Device. TomTom provides data to several car manufacturers, Trivago, and to Uber in 300+ cities, which in total results in more than 8 million people relying on TomTom data. PinMeTo integrates with TomTom so your location info will be seen by users of TomTom's GPS devices. It's especially important to connect your brand to TomTom if customers drive to your locations. TypFew readers

• Listings - Insights - System

  Listing Updates on Networks This graph provides an overview of the updates sent to your connected networks. Each segment represents the updates sent from PinMeTo to a single network (e.g., Google, Facebook, Apple, Bing). The total height reflects the combined updates sent to all networks. Listing Updates on Networks (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f1baeb34e64cb000/insightssystemnetworks167dtof.png =1000x334) Location Updates in PinMeTo This graph displays the chanFew readers

• Networks - Google Search

  Google Search (Child directory of Google Business Profile) Location listing information presented on Google Search is taken from Google Business Profile (GBP), and shared with Google Search and across other Google services, like Google Maps. Type of connection: Two way - Direct Connection through GBP. PinMeTo pushes data to the directory as soon as there are data changes and the directory pushes data to PinMeTo. We can verify what data is in the directory. Business Directories ArtiFew readers

• How to Manually Verify your Locations (Manual Verification)

  How to Verify your Locations in PinMeTo (Address Verification) When creating a new location In PinMeTo, either from adding it through Add Location, using the Import Template or if it’s been created via your API connection , Address Verification will emerge as a Task for you to handle. Address Verification implies that you need to verify the location AddFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Google

  Google Insights Views Views measure the visibility of your Google listings on Search and Maps. They’re generated when people view your listings. A person is counted once per day per device. Views (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f1baeb34e64cb000/insightsgoogleviewst4w76o.png =1000x335) Actions Actions measure how people interact with your Google listings. They include requesting directions, clicking the call buFew readers

• Listings - Google Location Images Upload

  To view and upload Google images for a specific location to Locations, select a location from the list, and click on the Media tab at the top. Add Images: To add new images, simply click on '+ Image' located on the top right corner above the existing images. Review: You can review the existing imagFew readers

• The Future of EV and how PinMeTo can help take you further

  With the growing EV market, our partners and networks are segmenting this vertical showing how important it is for all of our futures. How are you displaying your information right now? With PinMeTo and their partners, we can provide support in letting your customers know you are now part of that future. Below is how your data will be accessed and used. What are the perks of claiming your EV profiles on Google Maps? Controlling the data visible on your stations’ profiles (branding, correFew readers

• Listings - Updating Location Information

  You can update location information in Listings from four different places. Locations List - Supports scheduling updates Location Page - Supports scheduling updates Import Locations Locations API From Locations List Go to Listings Locations Select the locations you want to update Click "Update Multiple", enter necessary information Click the fieldFew readers

• Listings - What is Data Completeness?

  What is Data Completeness? Business locations with higher data completeness are more likely to appear at the top of search results. This makes it easier for customers to find your location and the details they need. This includes special open hours, contact information, and specific attributes like wheelchair accessibility that customers might use in their searches. More complete information, such as providing action links, can also drive higher conversion rates by allowing customFew readers

• Listings - Google Services

  How to Set Google Services What are Google Services? Google Services allow you to showcase the specific services your business offers at each location directly from PinMeTo. This feature is ideal for service-based businesses such as hair salons, fitness centers, auto repair shops and more. Adding services improves your local SEO by helping your business appear in search results when customers look for specific offerings. Clear service listings also build trust with your customers by prFew readers

• Listings - Insights - Apple

  Apple Insights To get performance insights from Apple, you need a verified enterprise account in Apple Business Connect. Once your Apple Business Connect account is connected to PinMeTo, we will request insights going back up to 14 months from the connection date. Views A view of your location’s Place Card occurs when someone clFew readers

• How-To Set Up Open Hours and Special Open Hours

  How-To Set Open Hours and Special Open Hours The Open Hours is the time during which a business or organization is open for customers or visitors. The Special Open Hours are the temporary opening hours your business or organization is open for customers or visitors, such as during the Holiday Season, bank holidays or other special events. The 'Special Open Hours' are displayed on Google, Apple, Bing, Here and TomTom. How to set Open Hours Set Open HPopular