Google Map Scraper is a Firefox add-on designed to automate the extraction of data from Google Maps. It allows users to gather various types of information about businesses and locations without manual input.
Key Features:
- Data Extraction: Scrapes business names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, reviews, ratings, and more.
- Search Flexibility: Allows scraping by search query, location, coordinates, or specific URLs.
- Pagination Handling: Automatically navigates through multiple pages of search results to gather comprehensive data.
- Customization Options: Users can define search areas by country, state, city, or postal code.
- Data Export: Extracted data can be saved in various formats like CSV or JSON for easy analysis.
- Anti-blocking Mechanisms: Uses techniques to avoid detection and blocking by Google.
- User-Friendly Interface: No coding required; the tool operates with simple clicks.
Use Cases:
- Lead Generation: Businesses can collect contact details for potential clients or partners listed on Google Maps.
- Market Research: Analyze competitors and market trends based on available business data.
- SEO Optimization: Gather information on local businesses to improve local SEO strategies.
- Data Enrichment: Enhance existing customer databases with additional details from Google Maps.
- Event Planning: Find venues and services in specific areas for events or gatherings.
How Google Map Scraper Works:
- Installation: Install the Firefox add-on from the browser’s extension store.
- Setup: Open Google Map and type search criteria such as keywords and locations.
- Execution: Click on the Google Map Scraper on your browser menu, and click Extract to start scraping; the tool mimics user behavior to extract data automatically.
- Data Review: Review the scraped data directly within the tool or download it in your preferred format (CSV, JSON).
- Adjustments: Modify search parameters as needed and rerun scrapes for updated information.
