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Google Places API

Search and retrieve business listings, locations, and place details from Google Maps.

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What it does

Powers local B2B lead discovery by searching businesses by category, location, and radius — returns names, addresses, ratings, review counts, websites, and phone numbers for ICP matching.

What data it can access

  • Business name and place ID
  • Address and coordinates
  • Rating and review count
  • Website and phone number
  • Business category and hours

What actions it can perform

  • Text search for places
  • Nearby search by location
  • Place details lookup
  • Autocomplete for query building

Common AI use cases

Related data sources

Authentication / permission notes

API Key (Google Cloud)

Privacy considerations

Public listing data only. Respect Google Maps Platform terms — do not republish bulk listings without attribution and usage compliance.

Implementation difficulty

Intermediate

Documentation

Reference: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places