Detecting country

Discussion in 'Programming' started by macdesign, Nov 25, 2005.

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    I want to put something in a PHP script that will tell if a viewer is from Canada or the US or some other country?

    I need to put some Amazon links on a site, and want to customize it to go to the correct Amazon site for the country.

    I'm looking for a solution that is recommended

    I found, for example this one http://ip-to-country.webhosting.info/node/view/6 - which requires downloading a reference file.
     
    macdesign, Nov 25, 2005 IP
  2. misohoni

    misohoni Notable Member

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    Use Phpadsnew, there's a function on there to display certain adverts via the IP address and/or Country type..I use it on my sites. hope this helps.
     
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    macdesign Peon

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    Yes, that might help, since I already have it installed, but have not had time to play with it and find all the features. I have it running on two of my sites, but since I installed in in a shared location, I can easily add it to this site.

    However a quick look - it seems you have to buy access to IP2Country Database - which is $50+$170 per year
     
    macdesign, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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    JSellnau_TSCC Peon

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    I believe you can also use the GeoIP database with that, and they have a basic one that is free.
     
    JSellnau_TSCC, Dec 7, 2005 IP