BBB Scraper

Name: BBB Scraper
Author: rigelbytes

by rigelbytes

Automatically extract unlimited BBB business listings for $20/month. Get leads, contacts, and ratings for sales, marketing, and research.

171 runs

15 users

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About BBB Scraper

Tired of manually hunting for business leads? The BBB Scraper pulls complete, verified listings from the Better Business Bureau so you don't have to. For a flat $20 a month, you get unlimited access to structured data like company names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and BBB ratings. I use it to build targeted contact lists for sales outreach in minutes, not hours. It's also been a lifesaver for market research, letting me analyze local business landscapes and competitor presence quickly. Whether you're in sales looking for qualified leads, a marketer planning a local campaign, or a researcher gathering business intelligence, this tool automates the tedious part. You just set your search parameters—like location and business category—and it fetches everything for you. The data comes out clean and ready to import into your CRM or spreadsheet. It's straightforward, does exactly what it says, and saves a massive amount of manual work.

What does this actor do?

BBB Scraper is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
API access for integration with your applications
Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
Configure the input parameters as needed
Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

BBB Scraper

Scrapes detailed business information from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). It's built for lead generation, marketing, and data analysis, extracting structured data like contact details, addresses, and ratings.

Actor: rigelbytes/bbb-scraper
Categories: LEAD_GENERATION, AUTOMATION, OTHER
Pricing: $20/month for unlimited runs.

Key Features

Extracts comprehensive business data: Includes business name, address, phone number, city, state, business type, BBB rating score, and more.
Built for reliability: Uses automatic retry mechanisms to handle network issues and failed requests.
Proxy support: Configure a proxy to avoid rate limits and maintain anonymity. The actor works with most proxy providers.
Simple integration: Run directly from the Apify Console or via the API using Python, JavaScript, or cURL.

How to Use

You can run the actor via the Apify Console or programmatically using the Apify API.

Input Configuration

The actor requires an input object with the following parameters:

search_query (string, required): The type of business to search for (e.g., "Roofing Contractors").
location (string, required): The geographic location to target (e.g., "California").
country (string, required): The country for the search (e.g., "USA").

Example input:

{
  "search_query": "Roofing Contractors",
  "location": "California",
  "country": "USA"
}

Running via API

Python:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")
run_input = {
    "search_query": "Roofing Contractors",
    "location": "California",
    "country": "USA"
}
run = client.actor("rigelbytes/bbb-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

JavaScript:

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' });
const input = {
    "search_query": "Roofing Contractors",
    "location": "California",
    "country": "USA"
};
const run = await client.actor("rigelbytes/bbb-scraper").call(input);

cURL:

API_TOKEN=<YOUR_API_TOKEN>
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/rigelbytes~bbb-scraper/runs?token=$API_TOKEN" \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"search_query": "Roofing Contractors", "location": "California", "country": "USA"}'

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Output

The actor outputs a dataset of structured business records. Each item typically contains the extracted fields like businessName, address, phone, city, state, businessType, rating, and other relevant details from the BBB profile.