Web research and data entry using Google Maps, Yelp, yellow page and social media

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I'm looking for a VA to search the web and build an excel list of surf shops, surf schools, gyms, wellness centers and yoga studios in the US. Name of Shop/business Location (City/State) Phone Number Email Address Website/Social Media Handles 1. Google Search + Google Maps (Free) This is probably the most straightforward and cost-effective method. You can manually search for surf shops across different regions of the U.S. and collect the necessary data. Here's how: Steps to Use Google Search & Google Maps: Search for Surf Shops in Specific Regions: Search for “surf shops in [City or State]” or “surf shops near [famous surf spots]” on Google. Use search terms like “surf shops in California,” “surf shops in Hawaii,” “surf shops in Florida,” etc. Google will show results with names, locations, and links to the business listings. Google Maps: On Google Maps, type “surf shops” and zoom into different surf regions (e.g., California coast, North Carolina, Florida). You’ll see surf shops listed on the map, and you can click on each listing for contact info (phone numbers, email, website). You can use the “Nearby” search feature in Maps to find surf shops around specific beaches or surf areas (e.g., “surf shops near Malibu Beach” or “surf shops near Waikiki”). Collect the Information: Manually go through the search results and copy/paste the business name, phone number, email (if listed), and website into a spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel is great for this). If emails aren’t listed, visit their websites directly and look for their “Contact Us” or “About Us” pages to find email addresses. Pro Tip: Use Google Sheets to keep your data organized. Create columns for: Business Name Location (City, State) Phone Number Email Address Website/Social Media Handles 2. Yelp (Free, Manual Process) Yelp is another excellent source to find surf shops. It's a user-friendly platform that allows you to search for businesses by category (surf shops) and location (city, state). Steps to Use Yelp: Go to Yelp and search for “surf shops” in a specific location (e.g., "surf shops in San Diego"). You’ll see a list of surf shops with business details like phone numbers, addresses, and sometimes email addresses. You can manually copy the details into your spreadsheet. You can filter Yelp search results by ratings, locations, and even price range to focus on the most relevant or high-quality surf shops. 3. Use a Free Directory or Business Listings: There are several free business directories where you can find surf shops by region. Here are a few that could be useful: Yellow Pages: You can search for surf shops and other local businesses by state or city. Yellow Pages Website Surfline’s Shop Directory: Surfline often has directories or lists of surf shops in popular surf regions. They also have surf forecasts, so you could target shops around those locations. 4. Social Media (Free) Many surf shops are active on social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.). It’s a bit more time-consuming, but you can reach out to shops and grab their contact information directly from their profiles. Steps to Use Social Media: Search on Instagram or Facebook using hashtags like #SurfShop or location-based hashtags (e.g., #SurfShopCalifornia, #SurfShopHawaii). Visit each shop’s social media profile and gather their contact information from their bio or posts. You can either manually collect the info or message them directly to inquire about their email address for the referral program. 5. Build a Contact List Gradually Instead of trying to gather all the information at once, build the list over time. If you plan on reaching out to surf shops in phases (e.g., starting with California and then moving to Hawaii), you can target specific regions and collect data on a smaller scale.

Keyword: Web Programming

Price: $5.0

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