Updates included in the 1/16/2026 Release

ML-1541 - We're excited to announce a new feature enhancement for MetaLocator that allows administrators to prioritize and sort location results using an aggregated category priority score. This improvement enables administrators to influence search results by emphasizing the importance of certain categories over others, rather than relying solely on traditional sorting methods like distance or alphabetical order. With this new functionality, locations associated with higher-priority categories will appear more prominently in search results, providing a more tailored and effective user experience.
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ML-1534 - Our latest updates include a customized subject line for Lead Reassignment emails, ensuring more clarity and engagement. We have also implemented updates to the Lead Dashboard to display statistics demonstrating the effectiveness of Lead Reassignment.
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ML-1515 - We’re excited to introduce a new feature aimed at enhancing the customer experience for MetaLocator users when their inquiry is not accepted by a dealer or agent. Now, consumers can be notified via email if their lead is rejected, guiding them back to the locator to find another provider. This ensures transparency and keeps the customer engaged with our platform, safeguarding potential revenue by redirecting leads to alternative options. Admins can tailor this feature to fit their specific needs with customizable templates, making it a versatile tool for maintaining customer relations and reinforcing brand loyalty.
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ML-1507 - We have removed Google reCAPTCHA from all MetaLocator forms, opting to rely on our robust in-house security measures, including AWS WAF, request throttling, and signed HMAC form tokens. This change will streamline our forms, reducing page load times and simplifying the user experience, while maintaining strong protection against spam and automated submissions. Our goal is to deliver a more seamless and efficient service without compromising on security.
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ML-1378 - We're enhancing our location pages by introducing the option to display "By Appointment Only" for business hours. This update ensures consistency across our platform, as this detail will now appear not just on search result cards but also on individual location pages. This improvement will provide clearer information to potential clients, ensuring they understand when appointments are necessary to visit a location.
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ML-1497 - Our latest enhancement for the MetaLocator interface allows administrators to dynamically style result cards based on their expand or collapse state. This new feature automatically toggles a CSS class on the card container, enabling custom designs like highlighting expanded cards or adding shadows. This update simplifies styling processes and enhances user experience without the need for additional configuration.
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ML-1503 - We're excited to announce a new enhancement to the MetaLocator admin control panel that significantly improves usability and efficiency. Our latest update introduces sticky headers for all data tables when viewed on desktop devices. This feature ensures that table headers remain visible as you scroll through lengthy lists of locations, leads, reviews, and more. By keeping the column names in sight, admins can now interpret data more accurately and work faster without the need for constant scrolling. This improvement directly addresses customer feedback and enhances the overall user experience, making data management more intuitive and error-free.