# BBB Accredited Business Lead Scraper (`happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper`) Actor Extract verified B2B leads from Better Business Bureau (BBB.org). Scrapes business names, BBB ratings, accreditation status, phone numbers, addresses, and websites - **URL**: https://apify.com/happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [HappiTap](https://apify.com/happitap) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## BBB (Better Business Bureau) Lead Scraper Extract verified, high-trust B2B leads directly from the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) directory. ### 🏢 What This Actor Does BBB is one of the most trusted business directories in North America. This actor helps you extract verified business leads complete with their BBB ratings, accreditation status, and contact information. It uses a robust, headless browser approach to bypass aggressive bot protections and safely extract data at scale. ### 🎯 Use Cases - **B2B Lead Generation:** Build lists of trusted businesses in specific industries and locations. - **Competitor & Reputation Analysis:** Analyze the landscape of accredited businesses and their ratings in your niche. - **Local SEO & Marketing:** Identify local businesses for outreach and marketing services. ### ⚙️ Input Options | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `searchTerms` | Array | Industries or keywords to search for (e.g., `["plumber", "roofing"]`) | | `locations` | Array | Locations to search in (e.g., `["New York, NY", "Toronto, ON"]`) | | `maxItems` | Number | Maximum businesses to extract per search term + location combination. `0` = unlimited. | ### 📦 Output Fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `businessName` | Name of the business | | `category` | Search term used (rough category) | | `bbbRating` | Official BBB Rating (e.g., A+, A, B, F) | | `isAccredited` | Boolean indicating if the business is BBB Accredited | | `phone` | Contact phone number | | `website` | Business website (if available on search page) | | `address` | Full physical address | | `profileUrl` | Link to their official BBB profile | | `searchTerm` | The keyword used to find this lead | | `location` | The location searched | ### 💰 Pricing (Pay-Per-Event) | Event | Price | |-------|-------| | Actor start | $0.005 | | Per lead extracted | $0.005 | *Note: Pricing reflects the high value of BBB verified data and the cost of running robust browser automation.* # Actor input Schema ## `searchTerms` (type: `array`): Industries or business types to search for (e.g., ["plumber", "roofing"]). ## `locations` (type: `array`): Locations to search in (e.g., ["New York, NY", "Los Angeles, CA"]). ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of businesses to extract per search term + location combination. Set to 0 for unlimited (will scrape all pages). ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchTerms": [ "plumber" ], "locations": [ "New York, NY" ], "maxItems": 10 } ```` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Records in the default dataset. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchTerms": [ "plumber" ], "locations": [ "New York, NY" ], "maxItems": 10 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchTerms": ["plumber"], "locations": ["New York, NY"], "maxItems": 10, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchTerms": [ "plumber" ], "locations": [ "New York, NY" ], "maxItems": 10 }' | apify call happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=happitap/bbb-business-lead-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "BBB Accredited Business Lead Scraper", "description": "Extract verified B2B leads from Better Business Bureau (BBB.org). Scrapes business names, BBB ratings, accreditation status, phone numbers, addresses, and websites", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "LQTrL9p2aFB0z8Ma9" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/happitap~bbb-business-lead-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-happitap-bbb-business-lead-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/happitap~bbb-business-lead-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-happitap-bbb-business-lead-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/happitap~bbb-business-lead-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-happitap-bbb-business-lead-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchTerms", "locations" ], "properties": { "searchTerms": { "title": "Search Terms (Industries / Keywords)", "type": "array", "description": "Industries or business types to search for (e.g., [\"plumber\", \"roofing\"]).", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "locations": { "title": "Locations (City, State / Zip)", "type": "array", "description": "Locations to search in (e.g., [\"New York, NY\", \"Los Angeles, CA\"]).", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max businesses per search combo", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of businesses to extract per search term + location combination. Set to 0 for unlimited (will scrape all pages).", "default": 10 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```