What "scraping Google Maps" means
Scraping Google Maps means collecting the business listings a search returns — names, categories, addresses, phones, websites, ratings — into a spreadsheet instead of reading them one by one. Developers do it with scripts and APIs; you can do it in a browser.
Step 1: Sign up and open the Google Maps scraper
Create a free Prospect Cheap account — you get 100 credits to test — and open Google Maps Scraper from the sidebar.
Step 2: Enter what and where
Type a keyword like "dentist" and a location like "Austin, Texas". For several keywords, switch to Bulk keywords and paste one per line. Add more cities to cover a wider area.
Step 3: Choose how many results
Pick the number of results you want per keyword. The credits for the most a search could cost are set aside when it starts, and anything unused goes straight back when it finishes.
Step 4: Start and walk away
The search runs on our servers. You will see a notification when it starts and the list fills in as results arrive. You can close the tab.
Step 5: Review and filter
Open the list. Click any lead for the full detail: website summary, every email, owner name and evidence, phone type and carrier, socials, rating and Maps rank. Use quick filters (Has email, Has owner name, No website) or the full filter panel.
Step 6: Export
Export everything to CSV, or use the Instantly or GoHighLevel presets. You can also choose exactly which columns to include.
Common mistakes
- One giant search. "Restaurants in USA" returns a tiny fraction of US restaurants. Search by city.
- Too broad a keyword. "Services" matches everything; "commercial cleaning" matches buyers.
- Skipping filters. Exporting everything means emailing businesses you can't help.
For the bigger picture, read the Google Maps lead generation guide.