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Best Local Business Listings Scraper?

by dantehicks
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Any recommendations on an accurate scraper for local business listings? Specifically, restaurants, bars, clubs, etc?

I'm building a local business directory targeting the restaurant niche, and would like to pre-populate a couple hundred listings to get it off the ground.

Tried searching the forums here for more info, but it's somewhat overwhelming, a lot to sift through. Plus, I'd like to hear what's currently working for you all.

I'm open to suggestions, and if there are WSO's you recommend, please let me how your experience has been using it.

Thanks in advance!
Scott
#business #listings #local #scraper
  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Try www.localscraper.com
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    • Profile picture of the author dantehicks
      Thanks for your suggestion, Claude. Have you used this product? If so, what has your experience been?

      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by dantehicks View Post

        Thanks for your suggestion, Claude. Have you used this product? If so, what has your experience been?
        I don't use it personally, but my staff IT guy does, and it works as advertised.
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        • Profile picture of the author dantehicks
          Originally Posted by Muwa View Post

          I'm using yellabot and am happy with it. It collects up to about 3000 listings; YP's maximum limit imposed by their system.

          I think it's perfect for your purpose - collect niche specific data. But if you want to create a region-based directory, i.e.; the all businesses in the zip code of 10001, i'd just buy it from a business database provider.
          Muwa, great input I really appreciate it!

          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I don't use it personally, but my staff IT guy does, and it works as advertised.
          Claude, thanks again. I'll look into both these options.

          Have a great weekend!
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    I'm using yellabot and am happy with it. It collects up to about 3000 listings; YP's maximum limit imposed by their system.

    I think it's perfect for your purpose - collect niche specific data. But if you want to create a region-based directory, i.e.; the all businesses in the zip code of 10001, i'd just buy it from a business database provider.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Solem
    I purchased this a little while ago from Ken http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...ine-sales.html and while I haven't yet used it much, my initial tests were very positive.

    I'd check that out along with the others suggested here and also do a search here and in the WSO forum and see what others have used too.
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  • Profile picture of the author kstavert
    Claude, took a look at your book in Amazon...

    the first review is fabulous...

    will you be bringing out a Kindle edition???

    Thanks Karen
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by kstavert View Post

      Claude, took a look at your book in Amazon...

      the first review is fabulous...

      will you be bringing out a Kindle edition???

      Thanks Karen
      Karen; No. Just the print version. Thanks for asking though.
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      • Profile picture of the author kstavert
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Karen; No. Just the print version. Thanks for asking though.
        why no to Kindle version?

        don't mean to be a bother... just
        wondering...so many people are
        learning how to publish on Kindle
        it seemed like a great way to go..

        Something that I was looking into,
        as well..

        Thanks
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by kstavert View Post

          why no to Kindle version?

          don't mean to be a bother... just
          wondering...so many people are
          learning how to publish on Kindle
          it seemed like a great way to go..

          Something that I was looking into,
          as well..

          Thanks
          This is off topic. The quick answer is that I wrote it three years ago, and have moved on to other things. I use it now mostly as a part of my "speaker package"
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    Yes, they offer emails.
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    Love the way that you can import all these cities - that's what sold it to me !
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