How to Extract 6,000+ Business Leads from Google Maps in Just Two Hours

Extracting business data in bulk from Google Maps can be a game-changer for lead generation efforts. In this comprehensive guide, we explore how to scrape over 6,000 hotel listings from the Netherlands in just two hours using specialized tools.

The Power of Google Maps Data Extraction

When properly harvested, Google Maps data provides comprehensive business information. In our case study focusing on hotels in the top 400 cities in the Netherlands, the extracted data included:

• Business names
• Complete addresses (including street address and city)
• Phone numbers directly from Google Maps
• Business websites
• Contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) from those websites
• Total number of reviews and average ratings
• Social media links

This two-tier scraping approach – extracting data from both Google Maps and then visiting each business website for additional contact information – creates an incredibly valuable dataset for marketing and business development purposes.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

To begin extracting data from Google Maps, you’ll need to install a specialized tool:

1. Navigate to the LeadsNiper website
2. Scroll down to find the Google Maps scraper section
3. Click on “Learn Mode” followed by “Get Started for Free”
4. Download the extension
5. Extract the zip file to reveal the installation folder
6. Open Google Chrome and navigate to the Extensions page
7. Enable developer mode
8. Drag and drop the installation folder into Chrome
9. Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access

Licensing and Pricing

While the plugin allows unlimited lead scraping from Google Maps, a license purchase is required. LeadsNiper offers three lifetime plans:

• Starter Plan: For use on one computer
• Popular Plan: For use on up to five computers
• Team Plan: For use on ten computers

All plans provide unlimited access, allowing users to scrape business listings from any category or city indefinitely.

Setting Up Your Scraping Project

To efficiently scrape data, follow these steps:

1. Generate a list of target locations (in our example, 200 cities in the Netherlands)
2. Optimize your keywords by adding relevant terms (we added “hotels” before each city name and “Netherlands” after)
3. Copy these keywords into the “scrape by keywords” field in the tool
4. Click start to begin the automated scraping process

The tool will work through your keyword list one by one, gathering data from Google Maps without requiring manual intervention.

Exporting and Organizing Your Data

After the scraping process completes:

1. Click on “export” to save your data
2. Select the specific fields you want to include
3. Choose your preferred format (Excel, CSV, etc.)
4. Download the organized data file
5. Perform any additional formatting or cleaning as needed

The resulting dataset provides a comprehensive resource of business information that would be incredibly time-consuming to compile manually.

Applications for Web Scraping Google Maps Data

This type of data extraction proves valuable for numerous applications:

• Lead generation for sales teams
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Building targeted marketing campaigns
• Identifying potential business partnerships
• Creating industry-specific directories

With the right tools and approach, web scraping from Google Maps can yield thousands of qualified leads in just a few hours, dramatically improving the efficiency of business development efforts.