Getting Started — Tips & Best Practices

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Getting Started with Google Maps Scraper

New here? Here are some tips to get the most out of this tool.

Before you start

1. Use a virtual environment — Always create a venv to avoid dependency conflicts:

   python -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate

2. Keep Chrome/Firefox updated — The webdriver-manager handles driver downloads, but your browser must be current
3. Read the README first — It covers installation, configuration, and troubleshooting

Best practices

• Start small — Test with a small dataset before running large batches
• Use reasonable delays — Don't lower the default delays, platforms may restrict your account
• Back up your data — Save your CSV files and reports regularly
• Check the .env.example — Copy it to .env and configure before running

Need help?

• Q&A — Post your question in the Q&A category
• Bug reports — Open an Issue with the error message and steps to reproduce
• Feature ideas — Check the Ideas category

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