Location based apps aren’t just about knowing where people are, they’re about taking action based on those locations, and they help you run your business. From sending coupons via text messages to navigating traffic jams to checking in on the status of a delivery, here are nine of the best location based apps we’ve come across.

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Allison Nuanes is a Volume Nine SEO contributor to the Connectivity blog.