Guides

Short step-by-step how-tos — from your first database to competitor monitoring and export.

Collect a research dataset from maps

Collect publicly visible business data from Google, Bing, Apple, Yandex and 2GIS Maps — names, addresses, websites, categories and other available fields — into one table.

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Add business fields from company websites

Add publicly visible fields from company websites — company email, legal details, social profiles and website technologies — to the same table.

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How to set up competitor monitoring on maps

Put competitor points under observation across five maps and get signals on changes — rating, reviews, new and closed points.

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How to export data to Google Sheets

Move collected data into Google Sheets, Excel, CSV or JSON in one action — data straight into your workflow.

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Collect distribution points

Collect every retail outlet and wholesale depot of a given category in a region from five maps — a distribution-point list for planning.

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How to refresh a database with a recipe

Save your collection parameters as a recipe and refresh the database in one re-run when it goes stale — no re-configuring.

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Try it on your own task

Install CrawlRover free and walk any guide in a couple of minutes.