Question 1

What is TopGrade Data Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A B2B platform to scrape business listings, enrich contact data, audit websites, and push leads into email, WhatsApp, and CRM workflows.

Question 2

Which sources are supported?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps, websites, directories, and your own URL lists — with exports to CSV, Sheets, webhooks, or CRM integrations.

Question 3

Is it a Google Maps lead extractor?

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Yes. Keyword + city Maps runs are a core workflow, with enrichment and CRM export built around them.

Question 4

How is TopGrade different from Apify or Outscraper?

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Apify is an actor marketplace; Outscraper-style tools focus on Maps volume. TopGrade is lead-ops SaaS: extract → enrich → verify → campaign → CRM. See /compare, /vs/apify, and /vs/outscraper.

Question 5

Can I combine Maps with Yelp or directories?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Run Maps first for coverage, then directories to fill gaps, and dedupe into one dataset before enrichment.

Question 6

Does TopGrade include Website Intelligence audits?

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Yes. Audit domains for SEO/tech gaps and contact signals, then personalize outbound or agency pitches with proof.

Question 7

Is there an API for developers?

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Yes. REST, GraphQL, webhooks, and API keys support automated exports after datasets are ready. See /api-docs.

Question 8

Who is TopGrade for?

Accepted Answer

Marketing/SEO agencies, outbound SDRs, local SEO sellers, real estate and clinic vendors, and RevOps teams that need CRM-ready local lists. See /use-cases.

Question 9

What are the main benefits vs a raw scraper?

Accepted Answer

Field selection, verification gates, team seats, Website Intelligence personalization, and CRM/Sheets/API handoff — not just CSV dumps.

Question 10

Can I use it for WhatsApp outreach?

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Yes. After Maps extraction and list cleaning, run WhatsApp campaigns alongside email on the same verified datasets.

Question 11

Does it work for Pakistan cities like Lahore and Karachi?

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Yes. Keyword + city Maps runs and location landings support regional teams that global B2B databases under-serve. See /locations.

Question 12

Is there a free tier?

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Yes. Free credits let you try extraction and enrichment; paid plans add concurrency, seats, and higher monthly limits.

Question 13

What do credits cover?

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Credits meter extraction, enrichment, verification, and related automation so usage stays predictable.

Question 14

Can my agency add teammates?

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Yes. Paid plans include seats and roles so operators, closers, and admins share one workspace.

Question 15

How do I control spend on big city batches?

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Select only needed Maps fields, dedupe before verification, and use plan concurrency/export limits. Start small, then scale.

Question 16

Why verify emails before cold outreach?

Accepted Answer

Unverified scraped emails inflate bounce rates and damage sender reputation. Verification filters invalid and risky addresses first.

Question 17

Is TopGrade an email finder like Hunter?

Accepted Answer

TopGrade finds businesses on Maps first, then discovers and verifies emails. Hunter-style discovery is a step inside the loop — see /vs/hunter.

Question 18

Can enrichment run on an existing dataset?

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Yes. Enrich selected rows or batches after a Maps or directory run without re-scraping everything.

Question 19

Is TopGrade an Outscraper alternative?

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For Maps volume plus enrichment, verification, and CRM — yes as a broader lead-ops product. See /vs/outscraper.

Question 20

Is TopGrade an Apify alternative for lead gen?

Accepted Answer

If you want a guided Maps → CRM product instead of actors, yes. Custom scrapers still fit Apify. See /vs/apify.

Question 21

How do you compare to Hunter, Apollo, Clay, or ZoomInfo?

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Those tools shine on known accounts or enrichment waterfalls. TopGrade finds local businesses first. See /compare and the /vs pages.

Question 22

What about browser extensions like Instant Data Scraper?

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Extensions are fine for one-off grabs. TopGrade is for queued city batches, seats, verification, and CRM sync. See /vs/instant-data-scraper.

Question 23

Where can I read privacy and terms?

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See Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and DPA pages linked in the footer.

Question 24

Do you support GDPR export/deletion?

Accepted Answer

Account and lead data controls are described in the Privacy Policy and DPA. Contact support for enterprise processing needs.

Question 25

What about responsible scraping?

Accepted Answer

Prefer publicly listed business data, throttle crawls, verify before send, and honor opt-outs. See the ethics blog and /gdpr.

Question 26

How do I scrape business emails responsibly?

Accepted Answer

Use public business pages, verify before send, and follow anti-spam rules. Read /blog/how-to-scrape-business-emails-legally.

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