Your Free Guide to Extracting Business Leads from Google Maps

Google Maps is an invaluable resource for finding business information, but manually collecting data can be tedious and time-consuming. Fortunately, with the free Chrome extension Instant Data Scraper, you can automate this process and gather business leads quickly. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use this tool to scrape data from Google My Business step by step.

What You’ll Need

  1. A computer with Google Chrome installed.
  2. Instant Data Scraper Chrome extension (free).
  3. Basic knowledge of navigating Google Maps.

Step 1: Define Your Search Query

  1. Open Google Maps in your browser.
  2. In the search bar, type a specific query to narrow your results. Use the format:
    “Business type near City, State”
    Example: HVAC near Edison, New Jersey.
  3. Avoid broad queries like “HVAC in New Jersey” to maximize the number of results for each location.

Step 2: Install Instant Data Scraper

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Search for “Instant Data Scraper.”
  3. Click Add to Chrome and confirm the installation.

Step 3: Start Scraping Data

  1. With your Google Maps search results open, click the Instant Data Scraper icon in your Chrome toolbar.
  2. The tool will automatically detect the table structure of the page and display a preview of the data it can extract.
  3. If the table is not detected, click the “Locate Table” option and manually select the data you want.

Step 4: Configure the Scraper

  1. Set a delay between actions to avoid being flagged by Google (3–5 seconds is recommended).
  2. Click the “Locate Next Button” option to allow the scraper to move through multiple pages of results automatically.
  3. Click Start Crawling to begin scraping the data.

Step 5: Download the Results

  1. Once the scraping is complete, download the data in CSV format by clicking the download button in Instant Data Scraper.
  2. Open the CSV file in a spreadsheet application like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

Step 6: Analyze and Use the Data

  • Your CSV file will contain valuable business information such as:
    • Company names.
    • Phone numbers.
    • Addresses.
    • Websites.
  • Use this data to generate leads, analyze competitors, or create a client database.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If Instant Data Scraper stops working or skips pages, refresh the browser and restart the process.
  • Break your search into smaller regions or cities if Google limits the number of results.

Conclusion

Using Instant Data Scraper, you can turn Google Maps into a powerful tool for gathering business data—all without spending a cent. While the process requires some manual effort, it’s an effective and accessible solution for anyone looking to generate leads or conduct market research.

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