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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)

NAMEDESCRIPTIONTYPEREQUIREDEXAMPLE
KeywordsKeywords used to search for a place, this could be the name of a company, a location, or any related wordsTextYesStarbucks Toronto Canada
Maximum number of resultsLimit on the number of results that should be returnedNumberYes20
Place typeA type grouping done to filter places returned in the searchSee list of Google Maps place types belowPredefinedChoice ListNoDentist
AddressAddress of the place/companyTextNo123 Yonge street
Website linkThe link of the website associated with the company/placeURLNowww.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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AirportElectronics StorePark
AccountingEmbassyParking
Amusement ParkFire StationPet Store
AquariumFloristPharmacy
Art GalleryFuneral HomePhysiotherapist
AtmFurniture StorePlumber
BakeryGas StationPolice
BankGymPost Office
BarHair CarePrimary School
Beauty SalonHardware StoreReal Estate Agency
Bicycle StoreHindu TempleRestaurant
Book StoreHome Goods StoreRoofing Contractor
Bowling AlleyHospitalRV Park
Bus StationInsurance AgencySchool
CaféJewelry StoreSecondary School
CampgroundLaundryShoe Store
Car DealerLawyerShopping Mall
Car RentalLibrarySpa
Car RepairLight Rail StationStadium
Car WashLiquor StoreStorage
CasinoLocal Government OfficeStore
CemeteryLocksmithSubway Station
ChurchLodgingSupermarket
City HallMeal DeliverySynagogue
Clothing StoreMeal TakeawayTaxi Stand
Convenience StoreMosqueTourist Attraction
CourthouseMovie RentalTrain Station
DentistMovie TheaterTransit Station
Department StoreMoving CompanyTravel Agency
DoctorMuseumUniversity
DrugstoreNight ClubVeterinary Care
ElectricianPainterZoo

Outputs (what you get)

NAMEDESCRIPTIONTYPEREQUIREDEXAMPLE
Search resultsJSON array of Google Maps Place IDs matching the search queryTextYes["ChIJd_ueCe1w44kRD_KFuN5w5nA"]
Number of resultsTotal number of results from searchIntegerYes18

Outcomes

NAMEDESCRIPTION
SuccessThis status is selected if the place was successfully found on Google Maps.
No ResultThis status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- There are no search results based on the provided search criteria
UnsuccessfulThis status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- The application is down

Requirements

  • N/A