How to Extract Data from Google Maps Using the MAZ Extension
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you on how to extract data, specifically email addresses, from Google Maps using the MAZ extension. Follow along as we dive right into the process.
Step 1: Download the MAZ Extension
To get started, you’ll need to download the MAZ extension. Visit the official MAZ website at mazduu and download the extension file.
Once the file is downloaded, right-click on it and select “Extract All” to unzip the downloaded file.
Step 2: Install the Extension in Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot menu located in the top right corner.
- Hover over "More Tools" and then click on "Extensions."
- Enable Developer Mode by toggling the switch in the top right corner.
- Click on "Load Unpacked" and select the folder where you unpacked the MAZ files.
After completing these steps, you should see the MAZ icon appear in your Chrome toolbar. Please note that you may need to create an account with MAZ to access all its features.
Step 3: Use the Extension to Extract Emails from Google Maps
Now that you have the extension installed, let’s explore how to extract emails from Google Maps.
- Open your web browser and click on the MAZ extension icon.
- Select the "Google Maps" option within the MAZ extension.
- Toggle the button next to "Google Maps Scraper" to turn it on.
Next, visit maps.google.com. Navigate to your desired location and input your target niche (e.g., "restaurants") in the search bar. The search results will populate on the left sidebar.
Ensure you are logged into MAZ and that the Google Maps scraper is enabled. You should see an "Extract All Search Pages" button—click this to initiate the data collection.
The MAZ extension will systematically collect data from each search result. Once the extraction process is complete, click on the MAZ extension icon in the top menu bar, select "MAZ Extension," and then click the download button.
Step 4: Access Your Extracted Data
An Excel file containing the extracted data will be downloaded to your computer. Open this file, and you will find the email addresses listed in the "Emails" column, provided that the restaurants have their emails publicly listed.
Conclusion
And there you have it! You have successfully extracted data from Google Maps using the MAZ extension. If you found this tutorial helpful, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more informative videos and tutorials.
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