City Guide – Google Places/Businesses Import

Description

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Build a Rich Local Directory Without Manual Data Entry

City Guide – Google Places/Businesses Import is an import tool for building business directories, city guides, real estate portals and classified sites. Instead of typing every listing by hand, it pulls place information from Google Places so a directory can be populated quickly with detailed, map-ready listings.

What It Does

The tool imports locations based on place type, coordinates and name, and brings in images where available. It is designed to work with compatible host portals, so listings appear inside an existing directory structure rather than as a standalone site on their own.

Key Features

• Google Places import for business and place listings
• Import by type, coordinates and name to target the right area
• Image import for richer, more visual listings
• Detailed listings with address, contact details, hours, photos and reviews where available
• Interactive Google Maps display so visitors can explore places geographically
• Advanced search and filtering by location, category, keyword and rating
• Category management, including custom categories for easier navigation
• Admin dashboard for managing listings, categories and settings
• Responsive design for desktops, tablets and mobile devices
• Customisable appearance using CSS, plus widget and plugin integration
• Multi-language support for a wider audience

Ideal For

• Local business directories organised by industry, location or service
• Tourism portals showcasing attractions, stays, restaurants and activities
• City guides covering businesses, landmarks, events and transport
• Service marketplaces connecting visitors with local providers

Important Requirements

Please note the original listing states this is an add-on that requires one compatible host script, version 1.6.0 or higher: a Real Estate Script, a Classified ADS Script, a City Guide Script or a Hotel Booking Script. A valid Google Maps Platform API key is also required to access Google Places data, and the server should meet the script’s minimum requirements.

Who Should Use It

This is a practical choice for website owners building a location-based directory, for travel and tourism teams promoting local businesses, and for developers who need a structured way to import and manage place listings without starting from a blank directory.