Overview
This workflow automates the extraction of business email addresses from Google Maps search results without relying on any third-party APIs. It leverages n8n's built-in nodes to perform web scraping, data filtering, and aggregation, ensuring a seamless and cost-effective data collection process.
Key Features
- Automated Search & Scraping: Initiates Google Maps searches based on user-defined queries and scrapes business URLs from the results.
- Data Cleaning: Removes duplicate URLs and filters out irrelevant links to ensure high-quality data.
- Batch Processing: Utilizes batch and loop nodes to efficiently handle large volumes of URLs and pages.
- Email Extraction: Scrapes email addresses directly from business web pages and aggregates them into a structured list.
Benefits
- No Third-Party API Costs: Eliminates dependency on paid APIs, reducing operational expenses.
- Scalable & Efficient: Handles large datasets with batch processing, saving significant manual effort and time.
- Customizable: Easily adaptable for different search queries or business verticals.
Use Cases
- Building targeted email lists for marketing or sales outreach.
- Enriching CRM databases with verified business contact information.
- Supporting lead generation and business development initiatives.
Integrations & Automation
The workflow uses n8n's HTTP request, code, and data processing nodes to automate the entire scraping and extraction process, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.