The Problem
Google Maps scraping is fragile. Google frequently updates the page structure, blocks headless browsers, and rate-limits aggressive requests. Maintaining a Maps scraper requires constant upkeep and proxy investment.
The Scavio Solution
The Scavio search API returns Google's local pack results as structured JSON when you include a location in the query. Business name, address, phone, rating, and review count come back without any browser automation.
Before
Selenium script loads Google Maps for 'plumbers in Austin', scrolls to load results, extracts names and phone numbers from the DOM. Breaks every 3-4 weeks. Requires a residential proxy ($30/mo extra). Returns inconsistent data.
After
POST to Scavio with 'plumbers in Austin' returns local_results array with structured business data. No browser, no proxies, no DOM parsing. Runs in under 2 seconds. Export to CSV in 10 lines of Python.
Who It Is For
Sales teams, lead generation agencies, and local SEO consultants who need Google Maps business data without scraping infrastructure.
Key Benefits
- No browser automation or proxy costs
- Structured JSON: name, address, phone, rating, reviews, category
- Scalable: loop over cities and services without IP blocks
- 1 credit per search ($0.005)
Python Example
import requests
import csv
def get_local_leads(service: str, location: str, api_key: str) -> list:
r = requests.post(
"https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search",
json={"query": f"{service} in {location}", "num_results": 10},
headers={"x-api-key": api_key}, timeout=20
)
r.raise_for_status()
return [
{"name": b.get("title"), "phone": b.get("phone"),
"address": b.get("address"), "rating": b.get("rating"),
"reviews": b.get("reviews"), "website": b.get("website")}
for b in r.json().get("local_results", [])
]
leads = get_local_leads("plumbers", "Austin TX", "your-scavio-api-key")
for lead in leads:
print(f"{lead['name']} | {lead['phone']} | {lead['rating']}")JavaScript Example
async function getLocalLeads(service, location, apiKey) {
const res = await fetch('https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'x-api-key': apiKey },
body: JSON.stringify({ query: `${service} in ${location}`, num_results: 10 })
});
const data = await res.json();
return (data.local_results ?? []).map(b => ({ name: b.title, phone: b.phone, address: b.address, rating: b.rating }));
}Platforms Used
Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews