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cillian

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    Comment #10633529

    Very easy! You just need to make a Http request to our server. You'll need a web hook to receive a location (or you can get it sent to an email address for testing)

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    Comment #10623636

    The API is essentially taking a crude geolocation processes and refining it into something more useful. It shouldn't cost anything until the usage gets quite high. We're aiming to …

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    Comment #10621537

    Only with the user's consent, if the user refreshes or revisits the URL they will resubmit a fresh location.

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    Comment #10621509

    If you're referring to the credits, 1 credit is a single API call, 50 credits for an API call including an SMS send (as it costs more). So the free tier should have ample credits f…

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    Comment #10621251

    It essentially replaces telling someone verbally where you are. For breakdown assistance they can now get the customer's exact location without that person needing an app or trying…

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    Comment #10270760

    Do you intend to handle content that doesn't fit within the specified page size, i.e. let it roll on to next page? Or let it stretch the div and break the A4/A3 page size as it doe…

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    Comment #10261233

    So far: Event venues (registration, parking etc.), Rental car (return location) Kite surf lessons (meet me at this beach), Wedding (obscure church location) Meeting point for tours…

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    Comment #10258963

    There is none yet, consider that feature bumped!

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    Comment #10251699

    It's similar to a standard map pin alright, but nicer to use in a "go here" situation. Sending via sms is nice for one-to-one, plus the sender gets to see if the pin was viewed or …

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