Google Maps Business Intelligence Extractor

🚀 Advanced Google Maps Business Intelligence Extractor for market research, competitor analysis, and lead generation using Google Places API.

🎯 Key Features

📊 Business Intelligence Analysis

• Market Position: Ranking analysis, market share calculation
• Competitive Analysis: Average ratings, review counts, market gaps
• Business Health: Rating scores, review velocity, market presence
• Market Insights: Total businesses, competitive landscape

😊 Sentiment Analysis

• Review Sentiment: Positive, negative, neutral percentages
• Sentiment Score: Overall customer satisfaction rating
• Customer Insights: Understanding customer feedback patterns

🏆 Competitor Analysis

• Top Competitors: Identify main competitors in the area
• Competitive Advantage: Above/below average performance analysis
• Market Gaps: Opportunities for improvement

📋 Core Business Data

• Business Information: Name, address, phone, website, rating
• Contact Details: Phone numbers, websites, business hours
• Reviews: Customer reviews with author details and ratings
• Location Data: Coordinates, business status, categories

🔧 Input Parameters

Basic Configuration

• searchTerms (array): List of search terms or keywords
• googleMapsUrls (array, optional): Direct Google Maps URLs
• location (string, optional): Geographical location focus
• maxCrawledPlaces (integer): Maximum places to extract (default: 200)
• minRating (number): Minimum rating filter (0-5, default: 0)
• includeClosed (boolean): Include closed places (default: false)
• language (string): Google Maps UI language (default: "en")
• maxReviewsPerPlace (integer): Maximum reviews per business (1-5, default: 5)

Advanced Analytics

• includeBusinessIntelligence (boolean): Enable BI analysis (default: true)
• includeSentimentAnalysis (boolean): Enable sentiment analysis (default: true)
• includeCompetitorAnalysis (boolean): Enable competitor analysis (default: true)
• googleApiKey (string, optional): Google Places API key

📊 Output Data Structure

Basic Business Information

{
  "businessName": "Restaurant Name",
  "address": "Full Address",
  "phone": "+1234567890",
  "website": "https://website.com",
  "rating": 4.5,
  "userRatingsTotal": 150,
  "priceLevel": 2,
  "types": ["restaurant", "food"],
  "placeId": "ChIJ...",
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL"
}

Business Intelligence Analysis

{
  "businessIntelligence": {
    "marketPosition": {
      "ratingRank": 3,
      "reviewCountRank": 5,
      "totalBusinesses": 50
    },
    "competitiveAnalysis": {
      "averageRating": 4.2,
      "averageReviewCount": 120,
      "marketShare": 8.5
    },
    "businessHealth": {
      "ratingScore": 90,
      "reviewVelocity": "High",
      "marketPresence": "Strong"
    }
  }
}

Sentiment Analysis

{
  "sentimentAnalysis": {
    "positive": 75,
    "negative": 10,
    "neutral": 15,
    "sentimentScore": 65
  }
}

Competitor Analysis

{
  "competitorAnalysis": {
    "topCompetitors": [
      {
        "name": "Competitor 1",
        "rating": 4.3,
        "reviewCount": 200,
        "address": "123 Main St"
      }
    ],
    "competitiveAdvantage": "Above Average",
    "marketGap": 0.2
  }
}

🚀 Use Cases

Sales & Marketing

• Lead Generation: Find potential customers by category and location
• Market Research: Analyze market density and opportunities
• Competitor Analysis: Understand competitive landscape
• Customer Insights: Analyze customer sentiment and feedback

Business Intelligence

• Market Positioning: Understand your position in the market
• Performance Analysis: Compare against competitors
• Growth Opportunities: Identify market gaps and opportunities
• Strategic Planning: Data-driven business decisions

Industry Applications

• Real Estate: Location analysis, market research
• Franchise: Market entry analysis, location planning
• Investment: Market opportunity assessment
• Consulting: Client market analysis

📈 Business Value

For Sales Teams

• Generate qualified leads by category and location
• Understand customer sentiment and pain points
• Identify high-potential prospects
• Competitive intelligence for sales pitches

For Marketing Agencies

• Market research and competitive analysis
• Customer sentiment analysis for campaigns
• Brand monitoring and reputation management
• Data-driven marketing strategies

For Business Owners

• Market positioning and competitive analysis
• Customer feedback and satisfaction insights
• Growth opportunity identification
• Strategic business planning

💰 Revenue Potential

SaaS Business Model

• Freemium: Basic features free, advanced analytics paid
• Subscription: Monthly/yearly plans for different usage levels
• Enterprise: Custom solutions for large organizations

API Business Model

• Pay-per-use: Charge per API call or data point
• Tiered Pricing: Different limits for different price points
• White-label: License technology to other companies

Target Markets

• Sales Teams: Lead generation and prospecting
• Marketing Agencies: Market research and analysis
• Business Consultants: Client market analysis
• Real Estate: Location and market research
• Franchise Owners: Market entry and expansion

🛠️ Technical Requirements

• Google Places API Key: Required for API access
• Node.js 18+: Runtime environment
• Apify Platform: Deployment and scaling
• Internet Connection: For API calls and data processing

📝 Example Usage

{
  "searchTerms": ["restaurants", "hotels"],
  "location": "Dubai",
  "maxCrawledPlaces": 50,
  "minRating": 3.5,
  "includeBusinessIntelligence": true,
  "includeSentimentAnalysis": true,
  "includeCompetitorAnalysis": true
}

🎯 Success Metrics

• Data Quality: Accurate and comprehensive business data
• Processing Speed: Fast data extraction and analysis
• Scalability: Handle large datasets efficiently
• User Satisfaction: Easy-to-use interface and clear results
• Business Impact: Actionable insights for decision-making

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