Search places in Google Maps
Search the most relevant places that match the provided search criteria using Google Maps.
Application
- Google Maps
Inputs (what you have)
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE | REQUIRED | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Keywords used to search for a place, this could be the name of a company, a location, or any related words | Text | Yes | Starbucks Toronto Canada |
| Maximum number of results | Limit on the number of results that should be returned | Number | Yes | 20 |
| Place type | A type grouping done to filter places returned in the searchSee list of Google Maps place types below | PredefinedChoice List | No | Dentist |
| Address | Address of the place/company | Text | No | 123 Yonge street |
| Website link | The link of the website associated with the company/place | URL | No | www.wrk.com |
Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library section are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.
List of place types
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| Airport | Electronics Store | Park |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Embassy | Parking |
| Amusement Park | Fire Station | Pet Store |
| Aquarium | Florist | Pharmacy |
| Art Gallery | Funeral Home | Physiotherapist |
| Atm | Furniture Store | Plumber |
| Bakery | Gas Station | Police |
| Bank | Gym | Post Office |
| Bar | Hair Care | Primary School |
| Beauty Salon | Hardware Store | Real Estate Agency |
| Bicycle Store | Hindu Temple | Restaurant |
| Book Store | Home Goods Store | Roofing Contractor |
| Bowling Alley | Hospital | RV Park |
| Bus Station | Insurance Agency | School |
| Café | Jewelry Store | Secondary School |
| Campground | Laundry | Shoe Store |
| Car Dealer | Lawyer | Shopping Mall |
| Car Rental | Library | Spa |
| Car Repair | Light Rail Station | Stadium |
| Car Wash | Liquor Store | Storage |
| Casino | Local Government Office | Store |
| Cemetery | Locksmith | Subway Station |
| Church | Lodging | Supermarket |
| City Hall | Meal Delivery | Synagogue |
| Clothing Store | Meal Takeaway | Taxi Stand |
| Convenience Store | Mosque | Tourist Attraction |
| Courthouse | Movie Rental | Train Station |
| Dentist | Movie Theater | Transit Station |
| Department Store | Moving Company | Travel Agency |
| Doctor | Museum | University |
| Drugstore | Night Club | Veterinary Care |
| Electrician | Painter | Zoo |
Outputs (what you get)
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE | REQUIRED | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search results | JSON array of Google Maps Place IDs matching the search query | Text | Yes | ["ChIJd_ueCe1w44kRD_KFuN5w5nA"] |
| Number of results | Total number of results from search | Integer | Yes | 18 |
Outcomes
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Success | This status is selected if the place was successfully found on Google Maps. |
| No Result | This status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- There are no search results based on the provided search criteria |
| Unsuccessful | This status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- The application is down |
Requirements
- N/A