Autodetect Location!!!
Russell Prisco
OK... I think this would solve a lot of challenges...
I saw this on another directory theme and was like... duh! This would almost eliminate the need for the search function.
This (plus my other request to hide/show listing categories) would help SOOO Much for a national directory.
It just autodetects the location of where you are and zooms in on the map to that area!
Rob Lewis
I am used to being able to geo-locate the user when they land on my page. Additionally, the user can enter their location if they don't want to allow the site to geo-locate them. This way the searches are relevant to where the user is, and I can use it on my national site.
Rob Lewis
Having the user geo-locate themselves allows me to sell the ad space/premium listing to businesses in that area/neighborhood. I could have a neighborhood with 1 category premium listing each (Boarding, Grooming, Pet Store, etc...) Also, the top listings can be relevant, (aka Yelp). This is useful even in a regional site like your Hawaii-based site. Each Island and City could be Neighborhood and City for easy access.
Vegard Vevstad
That's how it should work