The Extract Google Maps Places action allows you to seamlessly gather detailed information from Google Maps Places pages. Whether you need business details, locations, or other key data points from places on Google Maps, this action streamlines the process. Instead of manually searching and collecting information, you can automate the extraction of data, such as business names, addresses, ratings, and more.
To get started, simply provide a Google Maps Place URL. This automation supports individual URL inputs directly into the platform or through a CSV upload, where each place URL is included under a column named google_maps_place_url.
By using this action, you will:
- Save time by automating the extraction of Google Maps Places data.
- Easily organize and store information for further analysis or outreach.
- Efficiently gather key business details for multiple places from a single Google Maps search.
However, please note that franchises are not supported by this action at the moment.
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How does this action work?
This action makes it simple to extract key data from Google Maps Places with just a few easy steps. Here's how you can get started:
- Create a Free Captain Data Account: Get started by signing up here.
- Provide the Google Maps Place URL: Insert the Google Maps Place URL directly on the platform or upload a CSV file containing a column titled google_maps_place_url.
- Connect Your Google Account: Authorize access to Google Maps data by connecting your Google account (if required).
- Configure Your Workflow: Choose the exact data points you want to extract, such as business name, address, ratings, or any other available information.
- Schedule or Launch the Extraction: Decide whether you want to extract the data immediately or schedule the workflow for a later time.
- You're all set! :) The automation will gather the data you need and export it for your use.
This process automates the extraction of business information from Google Maps, helping you to collect and organize important data quickly and efficiently.
How to leverage this action’s output?
By using the Extract Google Maps Places action, you gain access to valuable data that can help enhance your business strategy in several ways. Extracting detailed information from Google Maps Places means you can collect business names, addresses, contact information, ratings, and reviews from various locations. This data is essential for building databases, conducting outreach, or even performing competitor analysis.
For instance, if you're in the hospitality or real estate sector, you can use the extracted data to build a comprehensive list of local competitors or potential partners. You can gather insights into how businesses are performing based on their customer reviews and ratings, helping you make data-driven decisions.
Additionally, you can use this information to feed your CRM with updated business details, ensuring that your sales and marketing teams have accurate data for outreach. For businesses running targeted ad campaigns, knowing the exact locations of key places and their attributes helps create geo-targeted ads that resonate with local customers.
Imagine you are managing a local service company and need to understand the competitive landscape in your city. By extracting Google Maps data for all competitors within your service area, you can gain insights into their customer ratings, analyze trends in reviews, and better position your own services. This level of detailed analysis could inform improvements in your customer service or marketing approach.
The extracted data can also be a critical tool for companies providing location-based services, such as delivery companies, where knowing the exact location, opening hours, and contact details is crucial for smooth operations. By automating the process, you ensure that the information collected is up-to-date and reliable, saving your team the hassle of manual data entry.
This action allows you to go beyond simple data collection. By enriching the data you extract from Google Maps Places with additional tools, such as email finders or phone number verifiers, you can create a powerful outreach system. Integrating the data with CRM systems or databases makes it easier to segment leads and customers based on location and business type, offering a more personalized approach to marketing and sales.
In short, using the Extract Google Maps Places action allows businesses to enhance their lead generation, improve operations, and get a detailed understanding of local market dynamics—all from the convenience of an automated process.
Go further
To maximize the efficiency of your workflows, the Extract Google Maps Places action can be combined with other Captain Data actions, enabling you to build a more powerful data collection and outreach process. Here are some key actions you can integrate:
- Search Google Maps: Use this action to find specific places on Google Maps before extracting their data. This is particularly useful if you're looking to build a database of businesses in a certain area. Learn more here.
- Enrich Companies with Email Finder: Once you've extracted data from Google Maps Places, use this action to find the professional email addresses associated with those businesses. This is perfect for enhancing your outreach campaigns. Learn more here.
- Extract Google Search Results: Combine this action to gather broader online data on the businesses you identified via Google Maps. This gives you a comprehensive view of their online presence and strengthens your market research. Learn more here.
By integrating these actions, you can create a seamless data collection and enrichment workflow, ensuring that your business can make smarter, data-driven decisions faster.
