New Locksmith iPhone APP

New Locksmith iPhone APP

[Reprinted with permission from “The National Locksmith” April 2010 Issue]

 O.K, many of you may be wondering, “What is an APP.” An APP is short for “Application.” If you are not hip to the latest hand held electronic devices such as the iPhone or iPod Touch by Apple, (the computer giant and forerunner in the cyber world for such devices), I can tell you it’s all the rage. It’s the new domain for program / software development and everyone is getting into it. It’s a massively huge market with unlimited potential.

Apps are designed to expand the functionality of a mobile device, such as a cell phone or Internet phone, for example. They can include things like personal planners, games, joke programs, and a wide variety of other types of applications.

How do you get an APP?  

Well, first you need an electronic device that can utilize such an application, such as a cell phone that can use apps, which are the most popular. Apple started the revolution of Apps when it introduced the first iPhone and now just about every other cell phone has Apps that are compatible.

Once you have a compatible device for apps, (cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch) they are then usually obtained and found at what is known as app stores. For Apple, ifs the “iTunes” store. An app store is an online store where people can purchase applications for mobile devices. The original app store was the App Store run by Apple to provide applications for its iPhone® and iPod Touch® users, and other companies picked up the concept so that they could create and sell applications to their users as well. Applications in an app store can vary in cost, from free downloads to quite costly ones, depending on who developed the application and its purpose. Most paid downloads are relatively low priced, however, on the average of, $3 to $9.

Users can typically access an app store from their mobile device, with some manufacturers providing a hot key which users can use to go straight to the store. Once there, users can search for an application by name, or browse by type. Often, many competing applications serve more or less the same function, with users choosing by price, design, reputation, or style.

Pop-A-Lock offers Locksmith App

Locksmith industry giant Pop-A-Lock™ is entering into a new partnership with the Locksmith iPhone App “Locksmith Locator” to offer a unique service to people all over the country.

It is believed that this Locksmith App will be able to help save the lives of countless children by reducing the response time of the locksmith, and the amount of time that a child may have to be locked in a vehicle on a very hot, or very cold day.

Every year in this country, children die because they are locked in a car and their parent or guardian is unable to track down emergency help in time. The new Locksmith iPhone App which was developed by Creative One Media and Pop-A-Lock™, promises to make things much safer and easier. With one push of a button on the Locksmith APP loaded on a customer’s phone, a GPS location and problem is sent directly to a local locksmith in the area to assist immediately.

The attractive thing is the Locksmith App is free to download from iTunes, so there is no cost to the user to install and have this potentially life-saving APP device at their fingertips 24/7.

What’s the Catch? Well, since this APP was developed in conjunction with Pop-A-Lock™, it would stand to reason that only Pop-A-Lock™ franchise participants would receive notification of an emergency. Plus, I believe only customers with an Apple iPhone can get the Locksmith APP.

The point of the story is, Pop-A-Lock™ has created a very popular tool, (an App) and is utilizing it for the benefit of its customers, franchises, and business. There is some- thing to be learned here for all of us looking for ways to reach out and touch a potential customer in a new and creative manner.

Article written by:

Greg Mango

Editor

The National locksmith®

630-837-2044

Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Locator Smart phone APP Developed by Creative One Media LLC

Pop-A-Lock is continually striving to improve service levels. One of the most important performance metrics that we track is arrival time promised and arrival time met. This is referred to as ATA or Actual Time of Arrival.

There are many factors that can affect ATA, for example a major car accident during rush hour. However, we are always searching for ways to minimize the affects of unexpected problems through more efficient staffing, zone management, navigational aids and of course communication.

One tool that we believe will assist us with providing the most accurate information possible is our new Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Locator Smart Phone Application system. This system is currently available for Free through I-tunes for the Apple Iphone. The locator will be available soon for Blackberry and Android platforms as well.

How does the Iphone help us to provide better locksmith service? The answer is simple, when a customer contacts Pop-A-Lock Locksmith through the Iphone application, the customers exact GPS latitude and longitude are sent to us electronically. This information is processed through a heads up navigational dispatch display to ensure that the nearest locksmith or technician is dispatched to perform service.

This GPS location is also very useful when a customer is in a large parking facility such as a mall, sports stadium, college campus or other similar conditions. The GPS coordinates allow us to pin point the location of the locksmith customer with amazing precision.

Pop-A-Locks use of this Iphone and smart phone technology saves time in at every level from initial contact, taking of call information, selection and dispatch of technician, location of the customer onsite and thanks to electronic locksmith knowledge management system, the jobs themselves go much smoother.

This system is being fielded nationwide right now! One of the leaders in our Pop-A-Lock franchise system, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith of Minneapolis, MN has fully embraced the system. The city of Houston and surrounding areas is a giant geographical area, that requires dozens of locksmiths, car door unlocking technicians, road service technicians, managers and dispatchers to support and maintain. The Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Locator application is assisting Houston Locksmith customers get better service, faster and with less difficulty.

Pop-A-Lock is proud to be a technology leader in the locksmith industry. Pop-A-Lock has continued to grow and evolve with their customers needs. With the advent of Airbags, new vehicle design improvements, electronic and keyless equipped vehicles Pop-A-Lock has invested in the technology and training to take care of customers who need assistance with these high tech systems.

From safe, damage free openings and lock outs to replacement of lost and duplicate High Security keys, programming of Electronic Transponder Chips keys, Remote Locks systems and Keyless vehicles, Pop-A-Lock locksmith can take care of your needs. With the adoption of the Locksmith Locator Smart Phone systems, we can meet your needs faster, more professionally and with greater precision.

You can download a free copy of the Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Locator application by visiting the Itunes store and searching for “Locksmith” or directly from any of the Pop-A-Lock websites.

Please visit www.popalock.com for more information or to order service!

New Locksmith I Phone App Will Help Save Childrens Lives

It is believed that this Locksmith App will be able to help save the lives of countless children by reducing the
response time of the locksmith and the amount of time that a child may have to be locked in a vehicle on a
hot or very cold day.

Jacksonville, FL — February 10, 2010 — Locksmith industry giant Pop A Lock is entering into a new
partnership with the Locksmith I Phone App “Locksmith Locator “to offer a unique service to people all over
the country.

It is believed that this Locksmith App will be able to help save the lives of countless children by reducing the
response time of the locksmith and the amount of time that a child may have to be locked in a vehicle on a
hot or very cold day.

Every year in this country, children die because they are locked in a car and their parent or guardian is
unable to track down emergency help in time. These parents are usually unaware of how much danger
these children are in until it is too late, but the new Locksmith I Phone App and Pop A Lock promises to
make things much safer and easier. With one push of a button on the Locksmith APP and your GPS location
and problem is sent directly to a local locksmith in your area to assist you immediately.

Perhaps the best part of this program is that it is free to use, so if your child is locked in a vehicle, you will
not have to pay for the locksmith. The Locksmith App is also free to download on I Tunes, so make sure that
you take advantage of this today.

The Locksmith App, which was developed by Creative One Media, allows users to contact a local locksmith
with one simple touch of a button. The app will automatically send the locksmith information on your exact
location and help will arrive almost immediately.

The Locksmith I Phone App will actually be able to provide assistance faster than current GPS technology,
which is definitely something positive to consider, especially for those who have been let down by GPS in
the past.

Pop A Lock also offers great rates on all other types of vehicle problems and can even handle residential
and commercial lock changes. This company is a one stop solution for all of your lock needs, but is
particularly proud of its Locksmith App.

Emergency Door Unlocking Program (EDU):

Fee unlocking service when a Child is locked in the vehicle!
In participating locations the EDU program provides communities with a safe, fast solution to a situation that
occurs daily. Pop-A-Lock is committed to keeping children safe and preventing accidents from becoming
tragedies, which is why emergency door unlockings are handled with priority and usually in 20 minutes or
less. Developed to assist EMS, police and fire departments in entering locked vehicles, the EDU service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Pop-A-Lock has responded to 100′s of
thousands of EDU calls since its inception.

Always call 911 to report if a child is locked in a vehicle. Pop-A-Lock can only respond in areas where we
have bona fide franchisee that can respond in a timely manner. Calls for a service outside of our reasonable
coverage cannot be responded to in a timely manner. Always, physically CALL us to identify that a child is
locked in a vehicle!!! Do NOT just request service through the locksmith locator.

Pop-A-Lock currently provides service to more than 4,000 communities nationwide. The company was
founded in 1991 in Lafayette, LA., by local law enforcement officers. For more information about the EDU
program, go to www.popalock.com

Pop-A-Lock franchises are available in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Please email: franchise@popalock.com or call 877-233-6211 or visit www.popalock.com/franchising.php for
more details.

About Creative One Media:
Creative One Media is a company that develops software applications for various types of mobile phones.
They specialize in meeting the requirements of various businesses by providing them with mobile
applications that are practical and useful. They wish to help these businesses grow by changing the world in
a positive manner, which is exactly what their one touch system does for business owners.

Contact Information:
Name: Rob William
Business Email id for body of the Press release (info@creativeonemedia.com)
Creative One Media
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd. S. Waterview II, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
1-866-526-3930

www.creativeonemedia.com

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• 15% of a website marketing campaign should be spent on our search engine optimization (SEO): that is, (1) properly configuring our own web pages to match the actual searches our prospective customers do in google, yahoo and msn. Ideally, we are optimizing for the phrases that convert to new customers. And (2) regularly adding quality content to our web pages.
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