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Google Search Results Scraper

Extract SERP data seamlessly with the Google Search Results Scraper tool. Perfect for SEO experts, marketers, and researchers to analyze rankings, gather meta data, and refine strategies. Scrape meaningful insights effortlessly to optimize your online visibility and improve search performance today!

Google Search Results Scraper

    Tutorial

    Overview

    The Google Search Results Scraper automation lets you extract valuable data from Google search results, including page titles, URLs, and meta descriptions. This tool is ideal for marketers, growth hackers, and companies conducting market research, competitive analysis, or SEO tasks. The scraped data can be exported to Google Sheets or CSV for streamlined analysis. Follow this detailed guide to configure and run the automation efficiently.

    Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

    Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and search for Google Search Results Scraper. Click on the automation to open its configuration screen.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Automation Store screen with the "Google Search Results Scraper" entered in the search bar.

    Step 2: Define Your Target Search Terms

    Specify the search terms or keywords for which you want to scrape results. You can provide input in two ways:

    • Single Search Term: Enter a single keyword or search term directly into the input field to target specific results.

    • Google Sheets or CSV for Multiple Keywords: Upload a Google Sheet or CSV file containing multiple search terms. Each term should be listed in a separate row for bulk analysis.


      Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Automation Store screen with the "Google Search Results Scraper" entered in the search bar.

    Step 3: Setting Up and Running the TexAu Desktop App

    1. Set Up the Desktop App:
      • Go to Preferences in the TexAu dashboard and select Desktop.
      • Click Add New Desktop, name it, and copy the generated Registration Key.
      • Download the app compatible with your OS (Windows or macOS) and install it.
      • Open the app, enter the Registration Key, and minimize it to keep it active.
    2. Run the Automation:
      • In the automation setup, select Desktop Mode and click Choose a Desktop to Run this Automation.
      • Select your connected desktop (status will show as "Connected") and click Use This.
      • Click Run to start the automation using your local system.


    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Automation Store screen with the "Google Search Results Scraper" entered in the search bar.

    Step 3: Setting Up and Running the TexAu Desktop App

    1. Set Up the Desktop App:
      • Go to Preferences in the TexAu dashboard and select Desktop.
      • Click Add New Desktop, name it, and copy the generated Registration Key.
      • Download the app compatible with your OS (Windows or macOS) and install it.
      • Open the app, enter the Registration Key, and minimize it to keep it active.
    2. Run the Automation:
      • In the automation setup, select Desktop Mode and click Choose a Desktop to Run this Automation.
      • Select your connected desktop (status will show as "Connected") and click Use This.
      • Click Run to start the automation using your local system.

    Step 4: Select Your Input Source

    TexAu provides multiple options to specify the search terms for Google Search Results Scraper, catering to marketers, growth hackers, and businesses conducting market research, SEO analysis, or competitive research.

    Single Input

    Use this option to extract search results for a single query.

    • Search Field: Enter the search term or keyword directly into the provided field (e.g., "Hotels in Phoenix").
    • Location (Optional): Specify the city or region to target localized search results.
    • Google Domain (Optional): Define the Google search domain (e.g., google.com, google.co.uk).
    • Google Country (Optional): Indicate the country parameter for tailored search results.
    • Language (Optional): Select the preferred language for the search results.
    • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of results to extract (up to 300 per search).

    After providing the required details, click the Run button to initiate the process.

    Google Sheets

    This option is ideal for running bulk queries efficiently using Google Sheets.

    1. Connect your Google account
      • Click Select Google Account to choose your connected account.
      • If no account is linked, click Add New Google Sheet Account and follow the instructions to authorize access.
    2. Select your spreadsheet
      • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing your search terms.
      • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet where your data is stored.
    3. Adjust processing options
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows of the sheet should be scraped.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if necessary.
    4. Provide input details
      • Search Terms: Ensure the correct column contains the keywords or search terms.
      • Location (Optional): Add a column for location-based queries, if applicable.
      • Google Domain (Optional): Specify the domain column for targeted Google searches.
      • Language (Optional): Select the column specifying the language for each query.
      • Extract Limit (Optional): Add a column to define the extraction limit per query (max 300).
    5. Run the automation
      • Click the Run button in the lower-right corner to begin scraping data.

    Optional feature:

    • Loop Mode: Enable this feature to reprocess the Google Sheet from the start once all rows are completed. This is useful for recurring data updates.

    Process a CSV File

    This option allows you to extract data from a static CSV file.

    1. Upload the file
      • Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing your search terms from your computer.
      • TexAu will display the file name and preview its content for verification.
    2. Adjust processing settings
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the file.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip, if needed.
    3. Provide input details
      • Search Terms: Ensure the correct column contains the keywords or search terms.
      • Location (Optional): Add a column for location-specific queries.
      • Google Domain (Optional): Specify a column for the Google domain to target specific regions.
      • Language (Optional): Include a column for language preferences for each query.
      • Extract Limit (Optional): Define the maximum number of results to extract per query (up to 300).
    4. Run the automation
      • Click Run to start the scraping process.

    Tip: Use Google Sheets for dynamic or frequently updated search lists, and CSV files for static data that doesn’t change often.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the input source selection screen, highlighting Single Input, Google Sheets, and CSV options.

    Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

    To run the scraper at specific times, configure the Schedule settings:

    • None: Run the automation immediately.
    • At Regular Intervals: Set it to repeat, e.g., every 6 hours.
    • Once: Run it at a specific time.
    • Every Day: Automate scraping daily at a set time.
    • On Specific Days of the Week: Select days like Monday or Friday.
    • On Specific Days of the Month: Choose dates like the 1st or 15th.
    • On Specific Dates: Set exact dates for the automation.

    Tip: Scheduling is perfect for recurring market research tasks, ensuring you always have up-to-date data.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Schedule settings screen, showing various recurrence options.

    Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

    Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

    • Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
    • Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

    Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Iteration Delay settings, including fields for Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay.

    Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

    Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

    • Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
    • Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
    • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
    • Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

    Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time, particularly useful for alumni network management and analysis.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Output Mode configuration, highlighting Export Options and Output Management.

    Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

    After the automation completes, access your data in the Data Store:

    1. Go to the Data Store tab in TexAu.
    2. Locate the Google Search Results Scraper automation.
    3. Click See Data to view or download the results.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Data Store screen with "See Data" highlighted.
    The Google Search Results Scraper automation simplifies data collection from Google search results, making it easy to gather valuable information for SEO, market research, and competitive analysis. With options for scheduling, bulk keyword scraping, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool supports efficient, data-driven strategies for teams and individuals.

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