> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.mailerfind.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Business Analytics with Google Maps The Mailerfind Business Finder allows you to find and collect public information from local businesses directly from Google Maps. It is a feature designed to generate qualified leads from physical businesses or companies with a local presence, quickly and in an organized way. Ideal for agencies, freelancers, sales teams, B2B companies, local services, and any business that wants to contact real companies within a specific area. --- # What type of businesses can you find? With this tool, you can locate virtually any business that appears on Google Maps, for example: * Hair salons * Restaurants * Dentists * Lawyers * Gyms * Hotels * Clinics * Real estate agencies * Workshops * Renovation companies * Physical stores * Beauty centers * Academies * Local businesses in general Simply enter a category or keyword, and Mailerfind will search for related businesses within the selected areas. --- # What data does Mailerfind collect? Mailerfind collects public information available on Google Maps and other sources associated with the business. Depending on the availability of each company, you may obtain data such as: * Business name * Address * Category * Profile photo * Rating and reviews * Email address * Website * Phone number * Social media profiles * Location * Other relevant public information Not all businesses will have all data available. For example, some may have a phone number but no email, or a website but no social media profiles. --- # How to create a Google Maps analysis ## 1. Access “New Analysis” From the Mailerfind sidebar, click: `Analysis → New analysis` ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image_g3nsp7.png) --- ## 2. Select Google Maps In the platform selector, choose: `Google Maps` Then select: `Business Search` ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image_2b4h09.png) --- ## 3. Draw the search areas You can search for businesses within specific zones by drawing areas directly on the map. You have several selection types available: * Circles * Polygons * Custom areas You can also move around the map or search for any city, region, or country using the top search bar. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image_19djo9q.png) --- # You can select multiple areas Mailerfind allows you to add multiple areas within the same analysis. For example: * Different cities * Multiple commercial zones * Specific neighborhoods * Different countries or regions This is especially useful for large-scale prospecting campaigns or more precise segmentation. --- # Configure your search Once the areas are selected: 1. Enter the type of business you want to find Example: * “Hair salons” * “Dentists” * “Restaurants” * “Lawyers” 2. Optionally, you can apply filters such as: * Only businesses with websites * Only businesses with email * Minimum rating ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image1axv7t2png_15w7iz7.png) --- # Credit consumption Each business found consumes: ## 2 credits Credits are consumed per processed business within the analysis. Example: * 100 businesses found = 200 credits consumed --- # Analysis results Once the process is completed, you can: * View all businesses found * Filter results * Search for specific businesses * Select contacts * Export data * Create campaigns directly from Mailerfind * Enrich additional information ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image_2zqm8f.png) --- # Data export You can export the results in different formats to use them in: * Email marketing campaigns * Sales prospecting * External CRMs * Meta Ads * TikTok Ads * Automations * Sales tools ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/9/0/d/790d24eabe0d6400/image_7e1ct1.png) You can read more about exporting data in [this article](https://help.mailerfind.com/en/article/how-to-export-leads-obtained-in-mailerfind-tpz8cc/). --- # Common use cases ## Marketing agencies Find local businesses interested in SEO, advertising, social media, or automation. ## Freelancers Find potential clients in specific cities. ## B2B companies Build business databases segmented by location and category. ## Local services Identify nearby businesses for partnerships or sales. ## Sales teams Build geolocated prospecting lists in minutes. --- # Recommendations * Use smaller areas for more precise results. * Combine multiple zones to increase lead volume. * Apply filters to improve lead quality. * Export the data and segment your campaigns before contacting businesses. --- # Frequently Asked Questions ## Do I need technical knowledge? No. The entire process is visual and very intuitive. ## Can I search for businesses in any country? Yes. You can use Google Maps in almost any region in the world. ## Do all businesses have email addresses? No. It depends on the public information available for each business. ## Can I select multiple areas at once? Yes. You can add multiple areas within the same analysis. ## How many credits does it consume? Each business found consumes 2 credits. --- Mailerfind turns Google Maps into an advanced prospecting tool to help you find real businesses and create much more segmented campaigns.