The Problem
Local lead generation agencies scrape Google Maps for business listings: names, phone numbers, addresses, ratings. The scraping approach breaks frequently (Google anti-bot measures), violates Terms of Service, and requires proxy infrastructure costing $50-200/month. Each Maps layout update requires selector fixes.
The Scavio Solution
Replace Google Maps scraping with Scavio Google search queries for local businesses. Querying '[service] in [city]' returns local pack results with business names, ratings, review snippets, and website links. No scraping infrastructure, no proxy costs, no selector maintenance.
Before
Before switching, the agency's Maps scraper needed fixes every 2-3 weeks. Proxy cost: $120/month. Engineering maintenance: 8 hours/month at $100/hour. Total: $920/month for unreliable data with periodic 2-3 day outages.
After
After switching to Scavio, local business data is always available. 2,000 queries/month (100 cities x 20 service categories) = $10/month. Zero maintenance. Zero outages in 4 months of operation.
Who It Is For
Local lead generation agencies that currently scrape Google Maps. Marketing agencies serving local service businesses. Sales teams building outreach lists for local markets.
Key Benefits
- Replace scraping infrastructure with $0.005/query API calls
- Local pack results include ratings, review counts, and business details
- Zero maintenance vs 8+ hours/month for scraper upkeep
- Cost drops from $920/month (scraper) to $10/month (API)
- Compliant API access vs Terms of Service violations
Python Example
import requests
import csv
from pathlib import Path
API_KEY = "your_scavio_api_key"
def generate_leads(services: list[str], cities: list[str]) -> list[dict]:
leads = []
for service in services:
for city in cities:
res = requests.post(
"https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search",
headers={"x-api-key": API_KEY},
json={"platform": "google", "query": f"{service} in {city}"},
timeout=15,
)
if not res.ok:
continue
for r in res.json().get("organic", [])[:10]:
leads.append({
"service": service,
"city": city,
"name": r.get("title", ""),
"link": r.get("link", ""),
"snippet": r.get("snippet", ""),
})
return leads
leads = generate_leads(["plumber", "electrician"], ["Austin TX", "Dallas TX"])
print(f"Generated {len(leads)} leads")
for lead in leads[:5]:
print(f" [{lead['service']}] {lead['city']}: {lead['name'][:50]}")JavaScript Example
const API_KEY = "your_scavio_api_key";
async function generateLeads(services, cities) {
const leads = [];
for (const svc of services) {
for (const city of cities) {
const res = await fetch("https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "x-api-key": API_KEY, "content-type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({ platform: "google", query: `${svc} in ${city}` }),
});
if (!res.ok) continue;
for (const r of ((await res.json()).organic ?? []).slice(0, 10)) {
leads.push({ service: svc, city, name: r.title ?? "", link: r.link ?? "" });
}
}
}
return leads;
}
const leads = await generateLeads(["plumber"], ["Austin TX", "Dallas TX"]);
console.log(`Generated ${leads.length} leads`);Platforms Used
Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews