Generate Leads with Google Maps

This workflow leverages **n8n** to perform automated Google Maps API queries and manage data efficiently in Google Sheets. It's designed to extract specific location data based on a given list of ZIP codes and categories. --- ## Features - Queries the Google Maps API for location data using predefined ZIP codes and subcategories. - Filters, de-duplicates, and organizes data into structured rows in Google Sheets. - Implements **exponential backoff retries** to handle API rate limits. - Logs and updates statuses directly in Google Sheets for easy tracking. --- ## Prerequisites 1. **Google OAuth Credentials**: A configured Google Cloud project for Google Maps API and Sheets API access. 2. **Google Sheets**: A sheet with ZIP codes and categories defined (e.g., AZ Zips). 3. **n8n Setup**: A running instance of n8n with credentials configured for Google OAuth. --- ## Setup Instructions ### 1. Prepare Google Sheets - Add the ZIP codes to the AZ Zips sheet. - Define subcategories in another sheet (e.g., Google Maps Categories). - Provide the sheets URL in the `Settings` node of the workflow. ### 2. Configure API Access - Set up Google OAuth credentials for Maps and Sheets APIs in n8n. - Ensure your API key has access to the `places.searchext` endpoint. ### 3. Workflow Customization - Modify `textQuery` parameters in the **GMaps API** node to match your query needs. - Adjust trigger intervals as required (e.g., manual or scheduled execution). ### 4. Run the Workflow - Execute the workflow manually or schedule periodic runs to keep your data updated. --- ## Notes - This workflow includes robust error handling to retry failed API calls with exponential backoff. - All data is organized and logged directly in Google Sheets for easy reference and updates. For more information or issues, feel free to reach out!