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FAQ - SMARTlauncher

Frequently asked questions about SMARTlauncher

 

1.  How do I deploy the SMARTlauncher?

SMARTlauncher is a Google Extension. 

2.  Is the SMARTlauncher the same as the SMARTtrip pin?

Once deployed, SMARTlauncher uses the SMARTtrip tool integrated within the Google Calendar/Apps to find lodging, directions, car, air & curated content all nearby —right from your browser.

3.  Does the SMARTlauncher take over my browser?

Before deploying the SMARTlauncher, your browser is controlled by Google.   Afterward, you will wonder how you every put up with the plain Chrome browser when you see the gorgeous photography curated by our team. Architecture, landscapes, wonders of the world and more. 

4.  Is there a charge for the SMARTlauncher?

The basic SMARTlauncher platform is free and it provides you with the local weather, date and time, a beautiful desktop experience, links to the most popular Google apps.  It seamlessly integrates SMARTtrip capabilities the most popular Google apps to find lodging, driving directions, car rentals, flights, and curated content nearby your destination.

Register for your own account and we will track all of the bookings made with the SMARTtrip tool.  Once you make 10 bookings, you will be automatically upgraded to GOLD level.  You will immediately begin earning with each booking made.

5.  What does SMART meets HEART icon signify?

The SMART part is the proximity focus of the SMARTtrip pin.  This is unique in the travel industry, which normally finds lodging near city centers and airports as the default.  The HEART part is the fact that this extension combines efficiency with impact—making every trip a meaningful one.

Your network travels. We give.

For the free product, we donate a percentage of every dollar earned to the Special Olympics.  

Special Olympics is dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

6.  Can I choose my own charity?

Yes.  If you will upgrade to GOLD level (which you can do by doing 10 bookings or paying the fee to upgrade), not only can you choose your own charity, but you can also earn a royalty for every booking made using the SMARTtrip tool.

7.  Can I add my own launcher items to the SMARTlauncher?

Yes, the number of items is tied to your level and once you upgrade, your logo and organization's name will  appear in the upper left corner of the browser screen.

GOLD - 3 items (as shown above)

PLATINUM - 6, plus social media links

MARQUIS - 9, plus social media links

8.  What if I want to add more images to the SMARTlauncher?

For our PLATINUM clients, you are able to add (or replace) additional categories of images to the SMARTlauncher from our list of curated categories. 

Our MARQUIS clients are also able to create their own unique image categories, only available to their audience.

10.  How can I reduce my brand spending?

With this new extension, brands gain revenue, loyalty & impact while future-proofing spend as AI disrupts SEO/SEM.  As AI continues to take over the role that SEO and SEM have held for decades, SMARTbranding provides brands a way to captivate their audience, by using the branded extension to own the desktop of that audience 24/7.