Master the art of extracting quality leads from 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').
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.
A GeoLeadScraper panel appears on the map next to the results. Click 'Start extracting'. The extension collects the businesses for your search page by page, and you can pause and resume at any time.
Click 'Export results'. The file downloads instantly as CSV, Excel (XLSX) or JSON. Choose the format and the columns in the extension settings.
Each review includes the author, rating, text (original and Google's translation), language, publish and edit dates, sub-ratings (food, service, price per person…), photo links, the owner's response and a link to the review.
Tip: sign in to Google first. Signed-out users get a limited view of Google Maps without the Reviews tab.
Extract 20-100 businesses at a time rather than hundreds. This improves data quality and reduces the risk of rate limiting from Google.
Narrow your search with specific niches and locations. "Italian restaurants in Brooklyn" yields better results than "restaurants in New York".
Wait a few seconds between extractions. Don't rapidly extract from multiple searches in quick succession to avoid triggering Google's rate limits.
Always review your CSV exports. Some businesses may have incomplete information on Google Maps (missing phone numbers, websites, etc.). This is normal.
Use extracted data in compliance with applicable laws (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.). Only contact businesses that would reasonably expect your outreach.
How It Works: with the optional self-hosted backend running (free, open-source), when a business listing includes a website URL, GeoLeadScraper attempts to visit that site and extract publicly available email addresses and social media links.
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).
Follow this guide and start building your prospect list today