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    GeoSurf

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AGeoSurf is browser toolbar that enables users to get the local perspective from more than 110 global locations. It is often used by online media professionals (buyers, campaign managers, sales, affiliates, and compliance teams) to view geo-targeted ads and web content. This way, they can easily validate and monitor campaigns, see who is bidding on localized ad placements, generate new sources of business, and enhance current marketing activities. The interface is a straight-forward toolbar which…

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    Surfer

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASurfer is a data visualization suite from Golden Software in Colorado for oil and gas companies, or other entities in other industries requiring geological or environmental data.N/A
    Pricing
    GeoSurfSurfer
    Editions & Modules
    Gold Package
    $89
    month
    Platinum Package
    $139
    month
    Diamond Package
    $199
    month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GeoSurfSurfer
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsInterested in Enterprise plan? Contact the vendor for details.—
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    User Ratings
    GeoSurfSurfer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (45 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
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    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    GeoSurfSurfer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BIScience
    For what my team uses GeoSurf for, it is well suited for jumping from country to country to quality control content placements very quickly. For the most part it is reliable, efficient and fast, changing countries and loading content instantly. Our company uses it for a fairly specific task on only our company website, but for what we use it for, it is a very powerful tool.
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    Golden Software
    Surfer has been excellent for us, a small company, to process the electrical resistivity, refraction microtremor, and MASW data collected in the field. There are an increasing number of programs capable of assisting in this geophysical analysis but Surfer is the most advanced. The ability to create both 2D and 3D figures in the program while managing data is a huge help. It also greatly improved report quality and helped clients better understand what the results were for a study.
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    Pros
    BIScience
    • GeoSurf is redirecting web traffic really well in order to simulate browsing from alternative locations.
    • GeoSurf has a good interface and is very easy to set up and adjust.
    • GeoSurf provides a very large number of possible VPN locations all around the globe.
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    Golden Software
    • The interface is simple and easy/quick to learn, so that not much experience is needed to start generating maps.
    • The map layouts are easy to manipulate, change colors, scale, labels, contour interval, etc...
    • Simple but functional mathematical and logical functions allow for the calculation and manipulation of grids.
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    Cons
    BIScience
    • It has been very difficult to set up GeoSurf for a device like an Xbox or Playstation, requiring significant experimentation and multiple devices daisy-chained and we needed to write detailed integration guides for testers. Device-specific solutions or guides would help tremendously.
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    Golden Software
    • The user interface can be tricky at first. It's a little rough around the edges and takes a little time to get the hang of.
    • Not an ideal application for older employees. There are too many things with the interface that make it not worthwhile to train employees with less computer experience.
    • Manipulating data within Surfer is difficult because you have to do things in a certain order. Not terrible if you get the hang of it but certainly frustrating at first.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BIScience
    It has become critical to my business.
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    Golden Software
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    Usability
    BIScience
    Easy to use and has a browser add-on
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    Golden Software
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    Reliability and Availability
    BIScience
    Never had a problem.
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    Golden Software
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    Performance
    BIScience
    Excellent speed on all of the proxies I have used.
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    Support Rating
    BIScience
    They are super responsive and helpful.
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    Online Training
    BIScience
    The program is simple to understand.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BIScience
    Geosurf blows them out of the water in terms of features and liability. Freedom offers a cheaper cost but when you are working for a big company it is time to bring out the big guns and that is where GeoSurf comes in. Reliable is an understatement for sure.
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    Golden Software
    Surfer is very unique with respect to its capabilities. I am not aware of any other mapping software that is at the same time flexible, has a friendly interface, and creates such nice-looking maps.
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    Return on Investment
    BIScience
    • Easy to find mistakes that would have cost a lot had they gone unnoticed.
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    Golden Software
    • The worst thing about Surfer is the cost. My company can only afford one license at the moment which means only one employee gets to use it regularly. Not so great when someone is sick or you have a huge wave of projects.
    • The user interface is a little rough but younger employees have been great at catching on quickly and producing great images.
    • There's nothing else quite like Surfer. It's versatile and not to difficult to use so, though the licenses are expensive, it is an excellent program that has done wonders for our company!
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    ScreenShots

    GeoSurf Screenshots

    Screenshot of Emulate All Browser & Devices

Validate, verify, and test web deployments on over 80 mobile devices and browser emulators with a click of a button using the GeoSurf Toolbar. Check the responsiveness and functionality of your website across different mobile devices without actually having your device on hand.Screenshot of Take Full Page Screenshots

Save screenshots of publishers and advertisers’ web pages including everything above & under the fold in one click. Take multiple screenshots of a page from various locations to easily process and share geotargeted content with clients and colleagues.Screenshot of View Geo-Targeted Content

Get complete visibility into how geotargeted ads and content appear and react to interactions throughout the world. Through 120+ global gateway servers, you can view, interact with, and QA your localized placements from New York to Tokyo to Rio.