How to Use GeoLeadScraper

    Master the art of extracting quality leads from Google Maps

    Basic Usage

    1. Search on Google Maps

    Navigate to Google Maps (maps.google.com) and enter your search query. Use the format: 'niche + location' (e.g., 'dentists in Austin TX' or 'coffee shops near downtown Seattle').

    2. Apply Filters

    Use Google Maps' built-in filters to refine your results. Filter by rating (4+ stars), number of reviews, or businesses that are currently open. This helps you find quality leads.

    3. Load More Results

    Scroll down the left sidebar to load additional businesses. The extension captures only what's loaded, so scroll to increase your results (typically 20-200 listings per search).

    4. Click the Extension

    Click the GeoLeadScraper icon in your Chrome toolbar. The extension will extract all visible business data from the current search results.

    5. Export to CSV

    Review the extracted data in the extension popup, then click 'Export CSV'. The file downloads instantly and opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any CSV reader.

    Best Practices

    Keep Extractions Small

    Extract 20-100 businesses at a time rather than hundreds. This improves data quality and reduces the risk of rate limiting from Google.

    Use Specific Searches

    Narrow your search with specific niches and locations. "Italian restaurants in Brooklyn" yields better results than "restaurants in New York".

    Reasonable Pace

    Wait a few seconds between extractions. Don't rapidly extract from multiple searches in quick succession to avoid triggering Google's rate limits.

    Verify Data Quality

    Always review your CSV exports. Some businesses may have incomplete information on Google Maps (missing phone numbers, websites, etc.). This is normal.

    Respect Privacy Laws

    Use extracted data in compliance with applicable laws (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.). Only contact businesses that would reasonably expect your outreach.

    Paid Plan Features: Email & Social Discovery

    How It Works: On Pro and Business plans, when a business listing includes a website URL, GeoLeadScraper attempts to visit that site and extract publicly available email addresses and social media links.

    What We Look For:
    • • Business email addresses (typically found in contact pages or footers)
    • • Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) profile links
    • • Only data that businesses have publicly published on their websites
    Important Limitations:

    Results are not guaranteed. Success depends on whether businesses publish this information and how their websites are structured. Some websites may have emails protected by CAPTCHA or JavaScript, which we can't bypass. Expect varying success rates (typically 20-40% for emails, higher for social links).

    Common Use Scenarios

    Quick Glossary

    CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
    A file format that stores tabular data in plain text. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, and most CRM systems.
    Scraping
    The process of extracting publicly available data from websites. GeoLeadScraper only extracts information that Google Maps displays publicly.
    Rate Limiting
    Restrictions imposed by Google when too many requests are made in a short time. Avoid by using reasonable extraction pace.
    Enrichment
    Adding additional data (like emails or social links) to basic business information. Available on paid plans when businesses publish this data.

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