City and ZIP from IP -- Script? Service? Any Tips?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by idotcom, Nov 15, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I need to geo target traffic for a site and get city and zip from IP. I've been looking and found maxmind and ip2location, but they are so damn expensive for such data.

    Anyone got any suggestions on a cost effective solution? Something using php with a local database.

    Any input appreciated.

    Thanks :)
     
    idotcom, Nov 15, 2007 IP
  2. AstarothSolutions

    AstarothSolutions Peon

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    it is the database that is expensive not the program as all the program generally is is 6 lines of code, get IP then look up ip in database.

    Whilst services are expensive you also need to remember that the IP database will need to be updated fairly frequently if you want to remain anywhere near up to date.

    Final thing, remember you get the city and ZIP of the ISP not the user, so for us you wouldnt even get the right country let alone city or postcode
     
    AstarothSolutions, Nov 15, 2007 IP
  3. idotcom

    idotcom Well-Known Member

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    I know... I'm just hoping someone might have an all around solution. There must be something that fits all the needs.

    Ok pricing here... anyone use it?

    http://www.analysespider.com/

    Thanks
     
    idotcom, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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    schoash Active Member

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    udkl_12_98 Banned

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    Maxmind does include a free version of their database. The Mapping may no be very accurate for small cities/towns , but it is the best solution for a normal website
     
    udkl_12_98, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    Most of IP tracker softwares are for free.
    Search google once for "IP tracker" or "IP tracer" and u will get many.
     
    Deviatore, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    idotcom Well-Known Member

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    I will check into those... thanks guys
     
    idotcom, Nov 17, 2007 IP