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# Google maps as a source

> Use Google Maps Search in Bitscale to find SMBs and local businesses by keyword and location. Capture phone numbers, websites, and ratings to qualify high-intent accounts for regional outreach.

### Overview

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Finding accurate data for **SMBs and local businesses** has traditionally been a major challenge in B2B prospecting. While large and mid-market companies are well covered by legacy data providers, **tier 2 and tier 3 city companies** often remain underrepresented.

To solve this, Bitscale offers **Google Maps Search** as a built-in data source, enabling you to discover and qualify SMBs directly from the most accurate public business dataset available.

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### **When to Use**

* You’re targeting **SMBs, local stores, or small service providers**.
* You want to prospect in **specific cities or regions** (e.g., Delhi, Austin, Manila).
* You need **fresh, verified business information** like phone numbers, ratings, and reviews.
* You’re building regional GTM campaigns or **offline-to-online** sales strategies.

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### **Setting Up Google Maps Search**

1. Go to **New Grid → Find Using Google Maps Search**.
2. Enter the following:
   * **Keyword / Business Type**: e.g., “restaurants,” “marketing agencies,” “auto repair shops.”
   * **Location**: The region, city, or area (e.g., *New Delhi*).
3. Preview results before importing.
4. Click **Import to New Grid** to create a company list.
   * The first fetch retrieves 10 rows by default.
   * Use **Data Sources → Fetch More Rows** to load up to the full list.

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### **Data Captured**

Each result includes:

* Business Name
* Website URL (if available)
* Phone Number
* Location (address or city)
* Google Review Count
* Google Rating

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### **Using the Data**

* **Qualify SMBs:** Use reviews and ratings as intent or success indicators.
  * Example: Businesses with **>4.0 rating** and **>100 reviews** likely have steady revenue.
* **Find People:** Use the **Find People from Company** enrichment to locate decision-makers.
* **Enhance with BitAgent:** Scrape websites for additional intent signals, e.g., “Check if this restaurant offers online ordering.”
* **Run Outreach:** Export to CRMs or push into your preferred outreach platforms.

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### **Scoring Example**

| Signal             | Description                           | Scoring Impact |
| :----------------- | :------------------------------------ | :------------- |
| ⭐ Rating > 4.0     | Indicates customer satisfaction       | High Intent    |
| 💬 Reviews > 100   | Indicates footfall or customer volume | High Potential |
| 🌐 Has Website     | Easier to enrich and reach out        | Prioritize     |
| ☎️ Phone Available | Ready for direct sales                | High Readiness |

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### **Best Practices**

* Use **keywords + locations** that align closely with your ICP.
* Combine review and rating data for intent-based scoring.
* Once imported, layer **AI enrichments** or **BitAgent research** for deeper insights.
* Always cross-check industries to ensure local businesses fit your target audience.

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### **Summary**

The **Google Maps Data Source** in Bitscale lets you tap into high-quality SMB data that’s otherwise hard to access. With verified contact information, reviews, and location data, it’s ideal for building localized campaigns or discovering new business clusters.

Once imported, you can enrich, qualify, and export these companies to build a complete SMB outreach pipeline.