Bing Maps Scraper

"Local Business Data from Microsoft's Maps" by John Rippy | johnrippy.link

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Extract Local Business Data from Bing Maps

Google Maps gets all the attention, but Bing Maps has unique business data. Many businesses are listed on Bing but not Google, especially B2B companies.

What if you could tap into Microsoft's business database with one API call?

The Bing Maps Scraper extracts complete business listings including:

• Business details - Name, description, categories
• Location data - Full address, coordinates, neighborhood
• Contact information - Phone numbers, website URLs
• Ratings & reviews - Star ratings, review counts, individual reviews
• Business hours - Operating hours for each day of the week
• Photos - Business images and thumbnails

Alternative data source. Different listings than Google. Clean JSON output.

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Why Bing Maps?

Different Data

Many businesses only appear on Bing Maps. Get leads your competitors miss.

Less Competition

Most scrapers focus on Google. Bing data is underutilized.

B2B Strength

Bing often has better data for B2B companies and professional services.

Microsoft Ecosystem

Trusted data used across Microsoft products and Bing search.

Easier to Scrape

Less aggressive anti-bot measures than Google.

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Use Cases

Lead Generation

• Build B2B prospect lists by industry and location
• Find businesses your competitors haven't contacted
• Export to CRM for outreach campaigns

Local SEO Research

• Compare Bing vs Google business presence
• Find citation building opportunities
• Verify NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency

Competitive Analysis

• Monitor competitor ratings and reviews
• Track new businesses entering your market
• Analyze pricing and service offerings

Market Research

• Analyze business density in target areas
• Identify underserved markets
• Map competitor locations

Data Enrichment

• Supplement existing business databases
• Fill gaps in contact information
• Verify and update business details

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Input Configuration

Field	Description	Required
searchQueries	Search queries like "restaurants in Seattle, WA"	Yes
maxResults	Maximum results per query (1-100, default: 20)	No
includeReviews	Scrape individual reviews (slower)	No
maxReviews	Max reviews per business (1-50, default: 10)	No
proxyConfiguration	Proxy settings	No

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Quick Start Examples

Example 1: Simple Search

{
  "searchQueries": ["plumbers in Austin, TX"]
}

Example 2: Multiple Queries

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "dentists in New York, NY",
    "auto repair shops in Los Angeles, CA",
    "restaurants in Chicago, IL"
  ],
  "maxResults": 50
}

Example 3: Include Reviews

{
  "searchQueries": ["hotels near 90210"],
  "includeReviews": true,
  "maxReviews": 10
}

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Output Example

{
  "name": "Seattle Plumbing Pros",
  "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101",
  "phone": "(206) 555-1234",
  "website": "https://seattleplumbingpros.com",
  "rating": 4.7,
  "reviewCount": 156,
  "categories": ["Plumber", "Emergency Plumbing", "Water Heater Repair"],
  "hours": {
    "monday": "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "tuesday": "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "wednesday": "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "thursday": "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "friday": "8:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "saturday": "9:00 AM - 2:00 PM",
    "sunday": "Closed"
  },
  "coordinates": {
    "latitude": 47.6062,
    "longitude": -122.3321
  },
  "url": "https://www.bing.com/maps?...",
  "reviews": [
    {
      "rating": 5,
      "text": "Fast and professional service!",
      "date": "2024-02-10",
      "author": "Mike R."
    }
  ]
}

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Query Tips

Tip	Example
Be specific	"Italian restaurants in downtown Seattle"
Use ZIP codes	"plumbers near 78701"
Include state	"dentists in Austin, TX"
Try variations	"auto repair", "car mechanic", "automotive service"

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Pay-Per-Event Pricing

You only pay for what you use. No subscriptions. No minimum commitments.

Event	Description	Price
business_scraped	Each business listing extracted	$0.01

Cost Examples

Usage	Monthly Cost
100 businesses	$1
1,000 businesses	$10
10,000 businesses	$100

Free tier available for testing.

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Bing vs Google Comparison

Feature	Bing Maps Scraper	Google Maps Scrapers
Data uniqueness	Some exclusive listings	More comprehensive
Anti-scraping	Less aggressive	More aggressive
B2B data	Often better	Consumer-focused
Review depth	Good coverage	Extensive
Cost	Lower	Higher

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Integrations

Export data directly to:

• Google Sheets - Automatic sync
• Excel / CSV - Direct download
• Airtable - Database integration
• Salesforce / HubSpot - CRM import
• Webhooks - Custom endpoints
• Zapier / Make - Automation workflows

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API Integration

Using the Apify API (JavaScript)

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('localhowl/bing-maps-scraper').call({
  searchQueries: ['restaurants in Seattle, WA'],
  maxResults: 50
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

Using cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/localhowl~bing-maps-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "searchQueries": ["plumbers in Austin, TX"],
    "maxResults": 25
  }'

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Support

• Email: john@johnrippy.link

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🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →

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