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Google Maps Integration as a Source of POI Data

Table of Contents POI Data Source Points of Interest (POI) data is an integral part of the digital mapping and location-based services industry. Essentially, POI data refers to the coordinates of specific geographical locations that people may find useful or interesting, such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, landmarks, and so on. Accurate and comprehensive POI data can significantly enhance the functionality and utility of mapping software, navigation systems, and location-based apps. As a primary data Read more

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Getting POI Data: Scraping Services vs Ready-Made Directories

Table of Contents How to Get POI Data? The process of obtaining Point of Interest (POI) data from various sources, particularly Google Maps, can be quite challenging. Google Maps offers a wealth of POI data, covering a multitude of categories such as restaurants, hotels, landmarks, and businesses. However, the extraction of this data is far from simple due to a variety of factors, including the intricate and ever-evolving data structure of Google Maps. To mitigate Read more

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How to Download Google Maps Photos?

Table of Contents Best Way to Mass Download Google Maps Photos There are several ways to download photos of a place in Google Maps. Many require a lot of time and effort. But apart from these, there is a very easy way to download photos in bulk. That is to use Outscraper’s Google Maps Photos Downloader service. Using this service of Outscraper, it is possible to automatically download hundreds of photos in just 2 steps. The Read more

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How to Scrape Menu Links From Google Maps?

Table of Contents Scraping Menus From Google Maps Some users are interested in crawling the menu links from the Google Maps profile of businesses such as restaurants and cafes. Although it’s a winding road; it is also possible to do this with Outscraper. With the Google Maps Data Scraper service, menu links can be extracted from such businesses. But to do this, a two-step scraping task must be created. The menu_link column is only extracted for Read more

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Places API: Service Area Businesses

Table of Contents Retrieving Service Arae Businesses Data and Reviews From Google Maps Are you struggling with Google Places API limitations, particularly for Service Area Businesses (SAB)? Are you searching for a way to fetch the reviews and details of businesses that do not have a specific physical location, but a service area? Outscraper might just have the solution for you! Outscraper’s Google Maps API and Google Maps Reviews API are designed to fill the Read more

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Places API: Detailed Place Types

Table of Contents Using Detailed Place Types With Outscraper Google Maps Places API Are you looking for a more comprehensive categorization of places? Or perhaps you’re eager to find out whether a restaurant is Halal, Kosher, or Vegan? Maybe you’re searching for a specific place type like a “cell phone store” or an “Indian restaurant” and are frustrated because the Google Places API doesn’t provide these details. No worries, Outscraper has got you covered! Outscraper’s Read more

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Places API: Verified Owner Parameter

Table of Contents Finding Verified Owner Data With Outscraper Google Maps Places API Do you want to find out if a business listed in Google Maps has a verified owner? And, if so, do you also need to know the Google user ID of that owner? But possibly you are having difficulty obtaining information about the verification of businesses because the official Google Places API does not provide this feature yet. Don’t worry, we have Read more

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Location Intelligence

POI – Crucial Data for Location Intelligence Platforms According to Business Insider around one thousand restaurants opened during the last year in New York City. 80% of them will be closed within the next five years. Therefore, keeping points of interest fresh is an uphill challenge but is crucial for any location intelligence platform. On the other hand, having fresh data is not enough without worldwide coverage of the POI. Try It Now Integrate the Read more

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B2B CRM Data Enrichment

Table of Contents What is CRM Data Enrichment? CRM Enrichment is the process of adding valuable information to customer relationship management (CRM) data. By gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources, such as public records, social media, and third-party data providers, CRM Enrichment provides a more complete and accurate view of customers and prospects. The objective of CRM enrichment is to help companies enhance customer service, and increase sales and revenue. With a more comprehensive Read more

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How to Scrape Everything From Google Maps?

Table of Contents Collecting Google Maps Data Google Maps is a valuable resource that displays businesses and places categorized by type. It is possible to find many places in a desired region by searching for a specific category. The list and detailed data of these places is helpful for various purposes, such as generating leads, conducting geo-analysis, analyzing reviews, checking the competition, and finding new customers. That’s why many people are after this collecting data Read more

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