Alignable Scraper – Extract Local Business Leads from Alignable.com 🏢📈

Unlock verified small business data from the #1 network for local B2B recommendations.

Alignable.com connects 7M+ businesses through authentic referrals. This Alignable scraper and business directory scraper delivers clean, structured data from public directories and profiles – no login needed. Ideal for B2B lead generation, local marketing campaigns, competitor intelligence, and enriching your CRM with recommendation-backed contacts.

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✨ Key Features

• ✅ Multi-Location Scraping – Target cities worldwide: Toronto, Austin, London, Sydney – anywhere Alignable has a directory
• 📱 Profile Deep-Dive – Auto-click "show phone", extract websites, addresses, full descriptions
• 🏷️ Smart Services Extraction – Deduped, cleaned list of 10-15 services per business (e.g., "Plumbing Repairs", "Emergency Service")
• ⭐ Recommendation Scores – Prioritize top-recommended businesses (47+ recs = trusted leads)
• 🌍 Works Worldwide – US, Canada, UK, Australia – any city with an Alignable directory
• 🔍 Junk-Free Data – Strict address filtering, phone normalization, social links ignored for websites
• ⚡ Scalable & Affordable – Scroll-loads directories, pay-per-result pricing
• 📊 Instant Export – JSON, CSV, Excel-ready dataset

📋 Sample Output

Clean, enriched business records:

{
  "name": "Greenfield Marketing Co.",
  "owner": "Sarah Mitchell",
  "location": "Austin, TX",
  "alignableUrl": "https://www.alignable.com/austin-tx/greenfield-marketing-co",
  "description": "Full-service digital marketing agency helping small businesses grow through SEO, PPC, and social media.",
  "services": [
    "Digital Marketing",
    "Search Engine Optimization",
    "Pay Per Click Advertising",
    "Social Media Management",
    "Content Strategy"
  ],
  "recommendations": 63,
  "website": "https://greenfieldmarketing.com",
  "phone": "(512) 555-0147",
  "address": "742 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701",
  "category": "Marketing Agency",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-08T14:30:00Z"
}

⚙️ Input Configuration

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
locations	Array	-	Required. Location slugs: ["toronto-on", "austin-tx", "london-eng"]. Find via Alignable directory URLs.
category	String	""	Optional filter: "google-partners", "plumbing", "marketing". Empty = top recommended.
maxResults	Number	100	Max businesses per location (1-500).
scrapeProfiles	Boolean	true	Enable profile visits for phones/websites/services. Disable for 3x speed.
cookies	Array	-	Optional: Logged-in cookies for private content (advanced).

Location slug format: Lowercase city name + region code separated by hyphens. Examples:

• toronto-on (Toronto, Ontario)
• austin-tx (Austin, Texas)
• london-eng (London, England)
• sydney-nsw (Sydney, New South Wales)
• new-york-ny (New York, NY)
• vancouver-bc (Vancouver, BC)

Pro Tip: Start with 1-2 locations, maxResults: 50, scrapeProfiles: true to test.

🚀 Use Cases

• Lead Generation – Build targeted lists of plumbers, dentists, realtors in any city worldwide
• Marketing Agencies – Enrich campaigns with services/recommendations data across markets
• Sales Teams – Prioritize high-rec businesses for outreach (47+ recs = warm leads)
• Competitor Research – Track rivals' Alignable presence and referral networks
• Local SEO – Map business landscape in target markets from Toronto to London

💰 Pricing Guidance

Recommended: Pay-per-Result

• $0.015 per business (affordable for 1,000+ leads)
• Example: 5 locations × 100 businesses = 500 results ≈ $7.50
• Free tier available for testing (<50 results)

Why per-result? Scales perfectly – pay only for data you get.

⚠️ Limitations & Fair Use

• Public Data Only – Directories/profiles open to all. Cookies unlock extras.
• Rate Respect – Built-in human-like delays between requests; don't exceed 500/location/run.
• Dynamic Site – 99% success rate; occasional JS changes may need update.
• No Private Data – Complies with Alignable ToS for public scraping.
• Best Results – Cities with 100+ businesses on Alignable.

❓ FAQ

Q: How do I find location slugs?
A: Browse Alignable.com and go to any city directory – e.g., alignable.com/toronto-on/directory → slug = toronto-on. The slug is always in the URL: lowercase city name, hyphen, region/state code.

Q: Does it work outside North America?
A: Yes! Alignable has directories for cities worldwide. Use the same slug format: london-eng, sydney-nsw, melbourne-vic, etc.

Q: Does it handle "Show Phone" buttons?
A: Yes! Auto-clicks reveal buttons and extracts normalized phone numbers.

Q: Can I filter by industry?
A: Use the category parameter for built-in filters, or post-process the services array (e.g., filter where services contains "Plumbing").

Q: Export formats?
A: JSON, CSV, and Excel direct from the Apify dataset. Integrates with Zapier, Make.com, Google Sheets, and more.

Q: How fast is it?
A: With profiles enabled: ~10-15 seconds per business (includes polite delays). Directory-only mode (profiles disabled): ~1 second per business.

Q: What if a business has no phone or website listed?
A: Fields return null when not available. The scraper only returns verified data – no guessing.

🔗 Resources

• Alignable.com – Source platform
• Apify Docs – Run via API/Console/Zapier
• Support: apify.fraternal358@passinbox.com

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