Google Maps Auto Import for local directories.

Seed a local directory from Google Maps without CSV busywork. In Contents, click Import from Maps to open the Import from Google Maps modal: enter a Keyword, optionally a Location, Search, select places, optionally assign a Category, and Import — using the Google Maps API key you connect under Settings → Integrations.

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Contents → Import from Maps

Open the directory dashboard and go to Contents. Next to AI Generate Data and New Item, click Import from Maps — the Import from Google Maps modal opens. Fill in the search fields, pick matches from the results, then import them as listings you can refine, show on Map Locator, and publish as SEO pages.

Keyword — e.g. coffee shops, dental clinics
Location (optional) — e.g. Hanoi, Brooklyn
Search → select places from results → optional Category → Import

Import listings from Google Places

Selected businesses become directory listings with structured place data — ready for filters, map pins, and listing SEO pages.

Name, address, and category
Rating and review count when available
Phone, website, and Google placeId
Latitude / longitude for Map Locator pins

Your Google Maps key (BYOK)

Auto Import uses the same Google Maps API key you enable under Settings → Integrations — no separate vendor account or Row.so-hosted Places quota. Enable Places API (New) and Geocoding API on that key. Free OpenStreetMap still powers maps until you connect Google.

Common questions

A Row.so feature that searches Google Places from the Contents → Import from Maps modal and imports matching businesses into your directory as listings — including name, address, category, rating, contact details, website, placeId, and lat/lng.

Yes for Auto Import. Enable Google Maps and add your own API key under Settings → Integrations (bring your own key). Enable Places API (New) and Geocoding API for that key. Map Locator still works with free OpenStreetMap without a key.

In the dashboard, open your directory → Contents → Import from Maps. In the Import from Google Maps modal, enter a Keyword, optionally a Location, click Search, select places, optionally assign a Category, then Import.

Yes. Imported listings work with Map Locator, SEO pages, and paid/featured plans via Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, or PayPal — 0% platform fee.

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