HOW DO I UPDATE MY LOCATION IF I MOVE TO A NEW CITY OR COUNTRY?

Laetitia G

Last Update hace 7 meses

Your location is one of the most important fields in your Pickeenoo profile. Keeping it accurate ensures you connect with the right local community and appear in relevant searches.

1. Why updating your location matters

The importance of accurate location:

SEARCH VISIBILITY
• Members search by location: "Expats in Bangkok", "Members in Chiang Mai"
• Wrong location = you appear in searches for the wrong city
• Updated location = you appear in searches for your actual community

LOCAL CONNECTIONS
• Connect with people near you for meetups, activities, events
• Find services and help in your actual city
• Join local groups and communities

MARKETPLACE RELEVANCE
• Your ads appear in the correct city/region
• Buyers find you when searching locally
• Avoid confusion about pickup/delivery locations

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
• Automatically connected to the right city's community
• See posts and updates from your actual location
• Receive notifications about local events

PROFILE ACCURACY
• Shows others where you actually are
• Builds trust (accurate information)
• Prevents wasted time connecting with people in wrong location

Update immediately when you move.

2. When to update your location

Situations requiring location updates:

MOVING TO NEW CITY (same country)
• Bangkok → Chiang Mai
• New York → Los Angeles
• Paris → Lyon
Update: City and region

MOVING TO NEW COUNTRY
• Thailand → Vietnam
• USA → Spain
• UK → Australia
Update: Country, city, region, possibly address

TEMPORARY MOVES (3+ months)
• Digital nomad staying in Bali for 6 months
• Work assignment in another city
Update: Yes, update to current location even if temporary

SHORT TRIPS (under 3 months)
• Vacation or business trip
Update: No, keep your primary residence location
Optional: Mention in Social Profile that you're traveling

RETURNING HOME
• Expat returning to home country after years abroad
Update: Yes, change country and city

MOVING WITHIN SAME CITY
• Different neighborhood in same city
Update: Optional if city stays the same; update address if relevant for marketplace

3. How to update your location

Step-by-step process:

STEP 1 – Log in at https://www.pickeenoo.com/cb-login

STEP 2 – Go to "Edit Profile" or "My Account"

STEP 3 – Find location fields (usually under Basic Information or Contact Information)

STEP 4 – You'll see location fields:
- Country (dropdown menu)
- City or Region (text field or dropdown)
- Address (text field, may have multiple lines)
- Postal code (text field)

STEP 5 – Update Country first (if changing countries)

STEP 6 – Then update City/Region to your new location

STEP 7 – Update Address if needed (especially for marketplace sellers)

STEP 8 – Update Postal code if changed

STEP 9 – Review all location information for accuracy

STEP 10 – Click "Save" or "Update Profile"

STEP 11 – Confirm your changes appear correctly on your public profile

Changes take effect immediately.

4. What happens when you update your location

Automatic changes:

COMMUNITY REASSIGNMENT
• You're removed from old city's community
• You're added to new city's community
• You see posts and content from new location

SEARCH RESULTS
• You disappear from searches in old location
• You appear in searches in new location
• Example: "Members in Chiang Mai" now includes you if you moved there

MARKETPLACE LISTINGS
• Your ads show your new location
• Buyers searching in new city find your listings
• Your old listings show new location (update descriptions if needed)

NOTIFICATIONS
• Receive notifications about events in new location
• Stop receiving notifications about old location

PROFILE DISPLAY
• Your profile shows new location to all viewers
• Location-based profile badge may change (city-specific icons if available)

No other profile data changes (interests, languages, bio, etc. remain the same).

5. Updating country vs city vs address

Different levels of location:

COUNTRY (most important)
• Changes your country-specific community entirely
• Affects "Expat or Local" status potentially
• Example: Moving from Thailand to Vietnam changes everything

CITY/REGION (very important)
• Changes your local community
• Affects local search visibility
• Example: Moving from Bangkok to Chiang Mai – still Thailand but different communities

ADDRESS (less critical)
• Mostly for marketplace transactions
• Private by default (not publicly searchable)
• Update when needed for accurate pickups/deliveries

POSTAL CODE
• Used for location verification sometimes
• Helps narrow down neighborhood
• Update along with address

Always update country and city at minimum.

6. International moves and Expat/Local status

Location changes may affect your status:

SCENARIO 1: Expat moving to another foreign country
• American: USA → Thailand → Vietnam
• Status: Stays EXPAT (still not in citizenship country)
• Update: Country (Thailand → Vietnam), City

SCENARIO 2: Expat returning home
• French: Living in Spain → Returns to France
• Status: Changes from EXPAT → LOCAL (now in citizenship country)
• Update: Country, City, AND Expat/Local status

SCENARIO 3: Local moving within home country
• Thai: Bangkok → Chiang Mai
• Status: Stays LOCAL
• Update: Just City

SCENARIO 4: Expat naturalizing in host country
• British: Living in Australia, becomes Australian citizen
• Status: Changes from EXPAT → LOCAL (now a citizen)
• Update: Nationality (add Australian), Expat/Local status (→ Local)
• Location: No change if staying in same city

Remember to update Expat/Local status if your citizenship relationship changes.

7. Keeping other profile fields accurate after moving

Related updates needed:

"MOVING TO COUNTRY" FIELD
• If you were planning to move and finally moved
• Remove "Moving to X" or update to new future destination
• Example: Had "Moving to Thailand", now in Thailand → Remove it

"I CAN HELP WITH"
• Reduce help categories for old location
• You may no longer be able to help with housing in your old city
• Add help categories for new location as you settle in

"WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR"
• Update needs for new location
• New city = new needs (housing, orientation, social connections)
• Example: Add "Housing" again if searching for apartment in new city

BIO
• Update any location-specific mentions
• "Living in Bangkok 3 years" → "Just moved to Chiang Mai"
• Keep bio current with your actual situation

INTERESTS
• May change with new location's opportunities
• New city might offer different activities

8. Timeline for updating after a move

When to make the change:

BEFORE THE MOVE (1-2 weeks prior)
• Update if you want to start connecting with people in new location before arrival
• Helpful for finding housing, asking questions, making contacts
• Add note in bio: "Moving to Chiang Mai in 2 weeks"

DAY OF ARRIVAL
• Update immediately upon arrival if you didn't update before
• Ensures accurate community connections from day one

WITHIN FIRST WEEK (latest)
• Don't delay more than a week
• Every day with wrong location = missed connections

TEMPORARY MOVES
• Update at arrival if staying 3+ months
• Change back when you return if returning to original location

Don't wait – update as soon as you know your new permanent address.

9. Updating location for marketplace sellers

Special considerations for active sellers:

EXISTING LISTINGS
• Your active ads automatically show new location
• Update ad descriptions manually if location-specific details mentioned
• Example: "Pickup in Sukhumvit area Bangkok" → Edit to new pickup location

PENDING TRANSACTIONS
• Inform buyers of your move if transactions are in progress
• Complete sales before moving or arrange alternate pickup/shipping

DELIVERY RANGES
• Update what areas you can deliver to (now based on new location)
• Adjust shipping costs if applicable

LOCAL PICKUP
• Specify new pickup location in updated ads
• Let regular customers know you've moved

SERVICE AREAS
• If you provide services, update your service radius
• Example: "Available for photography sessions in Bangkok area" → Update to new city

10. What if you move frequently (digital nomads)?

Special approach for frequent movers:

PRIMARY LOCATION
• Set your current location where you're staying now (even if temporary)
• Update each time you move to a new base for 2+ months

MENTION IN BIO
• "Digital nomad currently in Bali, moving to Chiang Mai in March"
• "Location changes every 3-4 months, currently in Lisbon"
• Helps people understand your transient situation

SLOW TRAVEL
• If staying 3+ months in each place, update location each time
• Connect with local community properly

FAST TRAVEL
• If moving every few weeks, consider keeping location as your "home base"
• Or most recent long-term location
• Mention travel in bio rather than constantly updating

MAINTAIN CONNECTIONS
• Stay connected with people from previous locations
• Social Profile lets you maintain relationships even after moving

Digital nomads benefit from frequent profile updates to maximize local connections in each location.

11. Privacy considerations when updating

Be mindful of visibility:

PUBLIC INFORMATION
• Country and City are public and searchable
• Everyone can see where you're located
• This is necessary for local community matching

PRIVATE INFORMATION
• Full street address is private by default
• Only share exact address with trusted connections
• Use messaging to share precise location for transactions

SAFETY
• If concerned about safety, be general (city level, not specific neighborhood)
• Don't include exact street address in bio or public posts
• Share location details privately when coordinating meetups

TIMING OF ANNOUNCEMENT
• Some people update location after arrival rather than before
• Avoids announcing empty residence (if concerned about security)
• Up to personal comfort level

12. Troubleshooting location update issues

Common problems and solutions:

PROBLEM: Can't find my city in the dropdown
SOLUTION: Type city name, select closest major city, or use free text field. Contact support to add your city.

PROBLEM: Country dropdown won't change
SOLUTION: Try different browser, clear cache, or contact support. Some systems require support to change country.

PROBLEM: Location updated but still appear in old city searches
SOLUTION: Log out and back in, clear cache, wait 24 hours for search index to update.

PROBLEM: Don't remember where I set my location
SOLUTION: Check your public profile to see current location listed.

PROBLEM: System won't let me update location
SOLUTION: Some platforms restrict frequency of location changes (to prevent gaming). Contact support if legitimate move.

PROBLEM: Updated location but ads still show old city
SOLUTION: Manually edit each ad to reflect new location in description and details.

13. Notifying your connections about your move

Communication strategies:

SOCIAL PROFILE POST
• Post update: "Exciting news! Just moved from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Looking forward to exploring my new city!"
• Lets connections know where you are now
• Opens opportunities for local connections in new city

DIRECT MESSAGES
• Message close connections individually
• Especially important for pending transactions or meetups

BIO UPDATE
• Temporarily mention in bio: "Recently moved to Chiang Mai from Bangkok"
• Provides context for new and existing connections

STAY CONNECTED
• Keep in touch with friends from old location
• Social Profile and messaging allow long-distance connections

NO OBLIGATION
• You don't have to announce your move if you prefer privacy
• Simple location update is sufficient

14. Best practices for location accuracy

Maintaining good profile hygiene:

UPDATE PROMPTLY
• Within 1 week of moving
• Preferably day of arrival or before

BE SPECIFIC
• Use actual city name, not just country or region
• "Chiang Mai" not just "Thailand"
• "Barcelona" not just "Spain"

KEEP CONSISTENT
• If you list neighborhood in bio, make sure it matches your new location
• Check all location mentions in profile

REVIEW REGULARLY
• Every 3-6 months, verify your location is still accurate
• Update if you moved and forgot to update

CONSIDER TEMPORARY MOVES
• Update even for 3+ month stays
• Helps maximize local connections during your time there

COMMUNICATE CLEARLY
• If you're between locations or moving soon, mention in bio
• Transparency prevents confusion

15. Real-world examples

Location update scenarios:

EXAMPLE 1 – Expat Relocating
• Mark: American expat moved Bangkok → Chiang Mai
• Updated: Country (stays Thailand), City (Bangkok → Chiang Mai)
• Result: Immediately started receiving Chiang Mai event invites, found apartment through new local connections

EXAMPLE 2 – Digital Nomad
• Lisa: German nomad Bali → Lisbon → Chiang Mai (3 months each)
• Updated: Location each time, mentioned nomad lifestyle in bio
• Result: Built local friend groups in each city, stayed connected with previous locations via Social Profile

EXAMPLE 3 – Returning Home
• Carlos: Spanish expat returning Barcelona after 5 years in Dubai
• Updated: Country (UAE → Spain), City (Dubai → Barcelona), Status (Expat → Local)
• Result: Reconnected with home country community, helped other returnees

EXAMPLE 4 – International Move
• Sarah: British expat Thailand → Vietnam
• Updated: Country (Thailand → Vietnam), City (Bangkok → Ho Chi Minh), kept Expat status
• Result: Found in Vietnam expat searches, started connecting with HCMC community before arrival

EXAMPLE 5 – Family Relocation
• The Johnson Family: American family Tokyo → Singapore
• Updated: Country, City, school locations mentioned in bio
• Result: Found international schools, connected with other families, smooth transition

IMPORTANT: Update your location within one week of moving to ensure accurate community connections and search visibility. Change at minimum your Country and City fields. If moving countries, also consider whether your Expat/Local status should change (returning home = Local, moving to another foreign country = stays Expat). Update related profile fields like bio, "What I'm looking for", and "Moving to Country". Your location is public and searchable – this is essential for local community matching.

BEST PRACTICE: Update your location immediately upon arrival in your new city or within the first week maximum. Change Country (if international move), City/Region, and Address (if relevant for marketplace). Review and update related fields: "Moving to Country" (remove if you've arrived), bio (mention your move and timeline), "What I'm looking for" (adjust needs for new location), and Expat/Local status (if returning home). Post a Social Profile update announcing your move to notify connections. Keep location accurate to maximize local community benefits.

NEED HELP? If you can't find your new city in the dropdown, the system won't let you update your location, you're unsure how to update country, or you need to bulk-update marketplace listings after moving, contact team@pickeenoo.com for assistance.

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