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Forum News and Suggestions => Forum Announcements => Suggestions => Topic started by: TangoWhiskey on August 30, 2013, 10:34:08 AM

Title: Brand Locations
Post by: TangoWhiskey on August 30, 2013, 10:34:08 AM
Just an idea I had whilst browsing the forum. Perhaps it would attract more custom if the sub forums for each manufacturer had where they are based written somewhere prominent, such as in the title. Even though I'm not looking for a new bat if I came to realise that there was a workshop near to me, I'd probably go there just out of interest and a chat and knowing me, probably end up walking away with a new bat.

Just a suggestion.
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: BigBlueMachine on August 30, 2013, 10:56:13 AM
I think a google map with all the locations was going to be produced. I remember seeing one from sometime ago but it needed updating. Not sure if the new one ever got produced?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 10:58:27 AM
Map was made by me for Custom Bats...
Its here... if anyone fancies adding to it let me know and I can give you access :)

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210176454308257070106.00047d5ae44b8943a3bc2&msa=0
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: lastmanstand on August 30, 2013, 11:03:00 AM

Definitely a good idea, gotta be a lot of brands not on there.

Could get the specialist retailers on there too?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 11:05:31 AM
Right think I've changed the settings so anyone can add to it - feel free to contribute if you want to add shop locations or brands
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: TangoWhiskey on August 30, 2013, 11:06:17 AM
Map was made by me for Custom Bats...
Its here... if anyone fancies adding to it let me know and I can give you access :)

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210176454308257070106.00047d5ae44b8943a3bc2&msa=0

Well that is very helpful. Shame I live inside the M25. Wish I had aksed this last week though, I drove past two on the way back from cricket tour!
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: BigBlueMachine on August 30, 2013, 11:07:06 AM
Top effort Leo. Think that was the one I've all ready seen. Plenty more that could go on. Good idea about the retailers also.
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: uknsaunders on August 30, 2013, 11:46:34 AM
I have an action to update it. Watch this space.
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 12:24:51 PM
Thanks to whoever added the cricket shops onto it, have changed them to a red coloured marker and have brands as blue
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 12:30:28 PM
Also found this one of UK Cricket Clubs. Only Middlesex is really done at the moment so feel free to add to it...
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid= (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=)
210176454308257070106.00048dce3f1d36e13d079
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: mini998 on August 30, 2013, 12:36:31 PM
Can we just add the shops/batmakers we know about or do we need their permission first?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 12:39:54 PM
No permission needed, add any you know :)
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 30, 2013, 12:44:34 PM
How do i add us Leo? Do i need to sign in?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: mini998 on August 30, 2013, 12:46:38 PM
Sorry next question ,

how do I add a pin to the map?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: thecord on August 30, 2013, 12:59:07 PM
Sorry next question ,

how do I add a pin to the map?

Glad I am not the only one...
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 30, 2013, 12:59:24 PM
All done i think :)
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 01:03:45 PM
Click the Red EDIT button on left sidebar. The click the PIN button to add a pin (Top left corner of the map)
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Vitas Cricket on August 30, 2013, 01:08:46 PM
If a shop/brand already has a pin/google place listing, you can find it on the map and click on it, this automatically adds it to the map.
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: junter97 on August 30, 2013, 01:13:14 PM
I've added some cricket shops onto it, will add a few more brands on there soon.
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: DiscoStu on August 30, 2013, 01:14:02 PM
Is it just for forum sponsors or should other notable batmakers be added?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 01:14:32 PM
Anyone can be added to it, definitely not just forum sponsors
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: thecord on August 30, 2013, 01:15:00 PM
Was doing some but will leave for now as duplications were occurring, good facility to have though. Will come in handy when I've got an hour or two to kill in some random location around the country
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: mini998 on August 30, 2013, 01:18:55 PM
Click the Red EDIT button on left sidebar. The click the PIN button to add a pin (Top left corner of the map)


Sorry I can't see an edit button

(http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/5980/n0jc.jpg)
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: thecord on August 30, 2013, 01:22:25 PM
You have to sign in first mini998
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Howzat on August 30, 2013, 01:25:47 PM
Sign into your google account first
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: mini998 on August 30, 2013, 01:41:53 PM
^Thanks guys.

Done now
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: FattusCattus on August 30, 2013, 01:53:44 PM
Which batmaker is in the sea off the North Coast of Scotland?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 30, 2013, 01:55:20 PM
Kicking Horses northern branch isnt it?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: FattusCattus on August 30, 2013, 01:57:16 PM
Ahh! The one on the oil rig!

It's a tax dodge you know!
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 30, 2013, 01:59:52 PM
explains why the bats are called the "Big Rig" available in weights of 4lbs and over
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: thecord on August 30, 2013, 02:01:47 PM
Which batmaker is in the sea off the North Coast of Scotland?

Oops, and there was me thinking I deleted that before anyone noticed, damn that pesky screenshot
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: TangoWhiskey on September 10, 2013, 03:04:27 PM
Does anyone know where Black Cat Cricket is based? I've seen that they are in London on their website, but I can't work out where exactly!
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: Jacky on September 13, 2013, 07:20:07 AM
Could we try make the map for all locations? Not just the UK?
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: ProWannabe88 on September 13, 2013, 07:33:42 AM
No Warrior listed in Wakefield or Rob Pack in Northants....
Title: Re: Brand Locations
Post by: iand123 on September 13, 2013, 12:36:57 PM
Does anyone know where Black Cat Cricket is based? I've seen that they are in London on their website, but I can't work out where exactly!

I believe they are somewhere near Tonbridge/Tunbridge Wells