How to Extract Google Search Results Directly to CSV with ScrapingDog’s Add-on
Data extraction from search engines has never been easier thanks to ScrapingDog’s Google Sheets add-on. This powerful tool allows users to extract Google search results directly into spreadsheets without any technical knowledge.
The recently released add-on for Google Sheets can be downloaded from the Google Workspace Marketplace and installed with just a few clicks. Once installed, the add-on appears in the right-hand panel of your Google Sheet interface.
Getting Started with the Google Serp API
To use the ScrapingDog Google Serp API, users need to follow these simple steps:
- Sign up for an account at ScrapingDog.com
- Access the dashboard to copy your API key
- Open Google Sheets and launch the ScrapingDog add-on
- Paste your API key in the designated field
- Select the Google search scraper option
Extracting Search Results
The process of extracting data is straightforward:
- Enter your search query (for example, “tiger”)
- Select your preferred country code (such as “US”)
- Click on “Start Scraping”
The sheet will immediately populate with organic search results, displaying the title, URL, and description for each entry.
Advanced Features
The add-on offers flexibility beyond basic searches. Users can extract results from multiple pages in a single operation:
- Select the number of pages you wish to scrape from the dropdown menu
- The add-on will automatically extract all results (10 per page)
- Results are neatly organized in your spreadsheet
For example, selecting 5 pages will extract approximately 50 results from Google, all formatted clearly in your Google Sheet.
Benefits of the Add-on
The key advantages of this tool include:
- No technical knowledge required
- Direct extraction to spreadsheets
- Customizable search parameters
- Multi-page extraction capability
- Clean, organized data format
This solution streamlines the process of gathering search data for market research, competitor analysis, or content planning.
For those interested in learning more about this add-on or other API offerings, the ScrapingDog team can be reached via email.