Yellow Pages Scraping Tutorial

Updated: December 2024 Tutorial time: 5 minutes

Getting Started with Yellow Pages Scraping

Yellow Pages scraping allows you to extract business information from YellowPages.com and YellowPages.ca for lead generation and market research. This tutorial will show you how to use Bolt's Yellow Pages Scraper to extract business data efficiently.

What you'll extract: Business names, phone numbers, addresses, ratings, reviews, website URLs, and more from Yellow Pages directories.

Installing Bolt's Yellow Pages Scraper

Follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Download the Extension: Get the completely free extension from our website
  2. Install in Chrome: Enable Developer Mode and load the extension
  3. Open Yellow Pages: Navigate to yellowpages.com or yellowpages.ca
  4. Start Scraping: Use the extension interface to begin extraction

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Basic Usage Tutorial

  1. Search for Businesses: Enter your search terms and location on Yellow Pages
  2. Start the Scraper: Click the Bolt Scraper extension icon
  3. Select Country: Choose USA or Canada Yellow Pages
  4. Begin Extraction: Click "Start Scraping" and wait for completion
  5. Export Data: Download results as CSV or Excel file

What Data You Can Extract

  • Business names and phone numbers
  • Complete addresses with postal codes
  • Customer ratings and review counts
  • BBB ratings and business age information
  • Website URLs and business page links
  • Years in business and with Yellow Pages
  • Service areas and directions information

Best Practices & Tips

  • Use specific keywords for targeted results
  • Search by location for better local targeting
  • Export data regularly to prevent data loss
  • Focus on rated businesses for higher quality leads
  • Combine USA and Canada for broader coverage

Common Questions

Is Yellow Pages scraping legal?

Scraping publicly available business directory information is generally legal, but you should always comply with applicable laws and use data responsibly.

How many businesses can I scrape?

With Bolt's Yellow Pages Scraper, you can extract unlimited businesses. It's completely free with no restrictions or hidden costs.

Does it work for both USA and Canada?

Yes! The scraper works with both YellowPages.com (USA) and YellowPages.ca (Canada) for comprehensive North American coverage.

Why is this scraper completely free?

We offer the Yellow Pages Scraper as a completely free tool to help small businesses and entrepreneurs with their lead generation efforts.

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