Map Scraper (Google Maps Extractor) Scrape Google Maps search results and pull key contact + business details into a clean dataset. This actor is built for people who want a fast way to create lead lists, vendor lists, or market research lists—without manually opening every listing. ## What it does For each search query you provide (example: “roofers in Atlanta, GA”), the actor: 1. Finds the businesses shown in Google Maps results 2. Opens each listing 3. Collects the most useful details and saves them to a dataset ### Details captured (when available) - Business name - Google Maps link - Phone number - Website - Full address - Rating - Review count - Hours (when shown) ## Common use cases ### Lead lists for outreach - Contractors (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electricians) - Local service businesses (cleaning, landscaping, pest control) - Health and wellness (dentists, chiropractors, gyms, salons) - Professional services (law firms, CPAs, insurance agents) ### Vendor sourcing Build a shortlist of vendors in a city or region with direct contact info and websites. ### Market research - Compare ratings and review volume across locations - Identify top competitors in a category - Map out who’s active in a niche (e.g., “wedding photographers in Naples, FL”) ### Sales territory building Create consistent lists by city, zip code, neighborhood, or service area. ## How to use it ### Step 1: Add your search queries Use Search Queries to enter one or more Google Maps searches, such as: - restaurants in Atlanta, GA - HVAC repair in Tampa, FL - pest control near Marietta, GA You can add as many queries as you want—each query runs as its own search. ### Step 2 (optional): Limit how many listings you collect Use Maximum Items to limit results per query. Helpful when testing, or when you only need the first handful of listings. ## Output Results are saved to the actor’s dataset. Each row represents one business listing. Tip: Export the dataset to CSV or JSON if you want to use it in a spreadsheet, CRM, or automation workflow. ## Notes & expectations - Not every listing includes every detail (some businesses hide phone numbers, websites, or hours). - Google Maps can show different layouts over time; if you notice missing fields, re-run later or try slightly different queries. - If a query returns very few results, try making it more specific (city + service type usually works best). ## Example queries to try - plumbers in Atlanta, GA - roofing contractors in Orlando, FL - estate planning attorney in Miami, FL - property management in Savannah, GA - pediatric dentist in Jacksonville, FL ## Best practices - Use clear, location-based searches: “service + city/state” - Start with a low Maximum Items number when testing (like 5–10) - Run multiple focused queries instead of one broad query ## Support If you run into issues (missing details, empty results, timeouts), share: - the exact query you used - a couple of example listing links from the output That makes it easy to pinpoint what changed and adjust the actor.