Bing Maps Scraper - Business Listings, Reviews & Local Data

Scrape business listings from Bing Maps. Extract business names, addresses, phone numbers, ratings, reviews, hours, and categories. Compare Bing vs. Google business presence for comprehensive local SEO analysis. Essential for lead generation, citation auditing, and competitive intelligence.

Features

• Business Profiles - Name, address, phone, website, hours
• Bing Ratings - Star ratings and review counts
• Customer Reviews - Review text, author, and date
• Business Hours - Daily schedule with open/closed status
• Categories - Bing's business classification system
• Location Search - Search by city, state, ZIP, or address
• Category Search - Any business type or keyword
• Bing Maps URLs - Direct links to Bing Maps listings
• Anti-Detection - Residential proxies for reliable access
• No Login Required - Works with public Bing Maps data
• Demo Mode - Test with sample data before going live

Who Should Use This Actor?

Local SEO Specialists

Compare Bing Maps vs. Google Maps business presence. Bing powers many platforms including Yahoo, Cortana, and Microsoft Edge default search.

Citation Building Services

Verify NAP consistency across Bing Places, Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, and other directories.

B2B Sales Teams

Build prospect lists from Bing Maps with verified contact information. Different businesses may appear on Bing vs. Google.

Market Research Analysts

Analyze business density and competition in target markets using Bing's data for a second opinion alongside Google.

Data Enrichment Specialists

Supplement existing business databases with Bing Maps data. Fill gaps in contact information and verify accuracy.

Microsoft Ecosystem Companies

Build applications leveraging Bing Maps data for Cortana, Microsoft Edge, and Windows platform integrations.

Quick Start

Demo Mode (Free Test)

{
  "demoMode": true
}

Search by Category and Location

{
  "searchQuery": "plumber denver co",
  "maxResults": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Multiple Searches

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "restaurant seattle wa",
    "coffee shop seattle wa",
    "bar seattle wa"
  ],
  "maxResults": 25,
  "demoMode": false
}

With Reviews

{
  "searchQuery": "dentist chicago il",
  "maxResults": 30,
  "includeReviews": true,
  "maxReviewsPerBusiness": 10,
  "demoMode": false
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchQuery	string	-	Search query like "plumber denver co"
searchQueries	array	-	Multiple search queries
maxResults	number	50	Max businesses per query
includeReviews	boolean	false	Scrape customer reviews
maxReviewsPerBusiness	number	10	Max reviews per listing
proxyConfiguration	object	Residential	Proxy settings
demoMode	boolean	true	Return sample data for testing
webhookUrl	string	-	Webhook URL for results delivery

Output Format

{
  "name": "Rocky Mountain Plumbing",
  "address": "456 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203",
  "city": "Denver",
  "state": "CO",
  "zipCode": "80203",
  "phone": "(303) 555-1234",
  "website": "https://rockymountainplumbing.com",
  "category": "Plumber",
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 89,
  "hours": {
    "Monday": "7:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "Tuesday": "7:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "Wednesday": "7:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "Thursday": "7:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "Friday": "7:00 AM - 6:00 PM",
    "Saturday": "8:00 AM - 2:00 PM",
    "Sunday": "Closed"
  },
  "reviews": [
    {
      "author": "Mike R.",
      "rating": 5,
      "text": "Fast response and professional work. Fixed our water heater same day.",
      "date": "2025-11-20"
    }
  ],
  "bingMapsUrl": "https://www.bing.com/maps?q=...",
  "searchQuery": "plumber denver co",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-01-28T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)

Event	Description	Price
listing_scraped	Per business listing	$0.01
review_scraped	Per review extracted	$0.002

Example costs:

• 100 businesses: 100 x $0.01 = $1.00
• 50 businesses with 10 reviews each: (50 x $0.01) + (500 x $0.002) = $1.50
• Demo mode: $0.00

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Bing vs. Google Citation Audit

{
  "searchQuery": "lawyer los angeles ca",
  "maxResults": 100,
  "demoMode": false
}

Compare with Google Maps to find businesses missing from either platform.

Scenario 2: B2B Lead Generation

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "marketing agency new york ny",
    "web design agency new york ny"
  ],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Scenario 3: Review Monitoring

{
  "searchQuery": "your business name city st",
  "includeReviews": true,
  "maxReviewsPerBusiness": 25,
  "demoMode": false
}

Webhook & Automation Integration

Zapier / Make.com / n8n

1. Create a webhook trigger in your automation platform
2. Copy the webhook URL to webhookUrl
3. Route results to Google Sheets, CRM, Airtable, etc.

Popular automations:

• Business data -> Google Sheets (citation audit)
• Contact info -> CRM (lead pipeline)
• Reviews -> Slack alert (reputation monitoring)

Apify Scheduled Runs

Schedule monthly runs to track Bing Maps listing changes.

Why Bing Maps Data Matters

• Microsoft ecosystem - Powers Cortana, Edge, and Windows Maps
• Yahoo partnership - Bing powers Yahoo search results
• Different data - Bing may show businesses not found on Google Maps
• Bing Places - Growing platform for local business management
• Enterprise market - Microsoft 365 users often use Bing by default

FAQ

Q: Do I need a Microsoft account?

A: No. This scraper uses public Bing Maps data. No login required.

Q: Are Bing Maps ratings different from Google?

A: Yes. Bing has its own rating system and may show different ratings than Google Maps for the same business.

Q: Why would I scrape Bing Maps when Google Maps exists?

A: Bing Maps data is valuable for citation consistency, lead generation (different businesses may appear), and Microsoft ecosystem integration. Comprehensive local SEO requires multi-platform data.

Common Problems & Solutions

"No results found"

• Try different location formatting (city + state vs. ZIP code)
• Some niches have fewer Bing Maps listings than Google
• Check spelling of business category

"Rate limited"

• Wait 10-15 minutes between runs
• Reduce maxResults
• Use residential proxies (default)

"Demo data showing"

• Set demoMode: false - no account required

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Built by John Rippy | Actor Arsenal