Manta Business Search Scraper

Overview

This actor automates data extraction from Manta.com, a major US business directory. It's designed for lead generation, market research, and competitive analysis, allowing you to systematically collect business information without manual effort.

Key Features

• Flexible Input Methods: Scrape using direct Manta list page URLs or by defining search filters (industry, location).
• Residential Proxy Support: Configure proxies to avoid bot detection and ensure reliable data collection.
• Error Handling: Configurable retry logic and the option to ignore URL failures to keep jobs running.
• Pagination Control: Manage large datasets by setting limits on items per page or total results.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, consistent data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats via the Apify dataset.

How to Use

Configure the actor using a JSON input. You can run it via the Apify Console, API, or scheduler. Choose one of two primary methods:

1. Scrape with URLs: Provide a list of specific Manta search result page URLs.
2. Scrape with Search Filters: Define search terms, location, and industry to let the actor construct the queries.

You cannot use both methods simultaneously. If you provide urls, the search filter options are ignored.

Input/Output

Input Configuration

The input is a JSON object. Key parameters include:

• urls: (Array) List of Manta list page URLs to scrape directly.
• searchTerms: (String) Business name or keyword to search for.
• location: (String) City and state (e.g., "New York, NY") for geo-targeted searches.
• industry: (String) Industry name from Manta's categories.
• maxItemsPerUrl: (Number) Limits items scraped per individual page/URL.
• maxItemsTotal: (Number) Hard limit on total results collected.
• maxRetriesPerUrl: (Number) Retry attempts for failed requests.
• ignoreUrlFailures: (Boolean) If true, continues job even if some URLs fail.
• proxy: (Object) Proxy configuration. Use {"useApifyProxy": true} for managed proxies.

Example: Scraping with Search Filters

{
  "searchTerms": "Plumbers",
  "location": "Chicago, IL",
  "industry": "Contractors",
  "maxItemsTotal": 100,
  "maxRetriesPerUrl": 2,
  "proxy": { "useApifyProxy": true }
}

Output Data

The actor outputs structured business data to your Apify dataset. Each item typically includes:
* Business name, phone number, and website
* Physical address and geolocation
* Industry classification and business description
* Social media links and contact details

You can download the results in JSON, CSV, XLSX, or other formats directly from the Apify platform.

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