# Cover a whole country on Google Maps

> Searching a whole country returns only a sliver of it. Here is how to reach every city instead.

## The problem with large areas

A Google Maps search shows a limited number of results, picked for the area on screen. Search a whole country and you get a short list of businesses near the middle of the map — not every business in the country.

## The fix: many small searches

Cover a large area the way Google sees it: one city or town at a time. A state-wide plumber list is really "plumber in Austin", "plumber in Dallas", "plumber in Houston" and so on, merged.

## Choosing cities

- **Begin with the largest cities** — most businesses are there.
- **Add suburbs separately** — a metro area is many towns.
- **For rural niches** (farm suppliers, septic services), add county seats and small towns.

Our [nationwide city lists](https://getclient.pro/resources/city-lists-for-scraping) give you ready-made lists to paste.

## Running it in GetClient

1. Open the Google Maps scraper and enter your keywords (bulk keywords work).
2. Pick the country, then add your list of cities or regions.
3. Set results per keyword, start, and leave it running.

Each keyword is searched in each location; duplicates are removed when the lists merge.

## Estimate the cost first

Multiply keywords × locations × results per keyword for the most it could cost. Real lists normally come in lower since small towns have fewer businesses — and unused credits return automatically. GetClient refuses a search your balance can't cover rather than quietly shrinking it.

## After the search

- Sort by city to plan outreach regionally.
- Use the **State** and **Postal Code** columns to split territories between sales reps.
- Export each region separately if you run regional campaigns.

## Splitting work between reps

A national list is easier to work in regions. Use the State, City and Postal Code columns to split the export into territories — one CSV per rep or per state — and import each into its own campaign or pipeline so replies go to the right person.

## Time zones matter

If you email or call across a large country, schedule by local time. Group your export by state and send each group during its own business hours; replies come faster when your email arrives at 9am rather than 6am.

## Refresh regularly

Businesses open, close and move every month. Re-run your national search every few months and compare against your CRM to catch new businesses first — new businesses are often the most open to new suppliers.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why does Google Maps only show some results?

Maps shows a limited set per search and focuses on the area being viewed. Searching city by city is the reliable way to cover large regions.

### Can I search a whole state at once?

You can enter a state, but Google Maps will only show a limited set of results for it. For full coverage, add the state's cities and towns as separate locations.

### How do I avoid paying for duplicates across cities?

GetClient removes duplicates when results are merged, so a business that appears in two city searches is charged once.

Source: https://getclient.pro/blog/nationwide-google-maps-scraping