Generate Market Research Reports from Google Maps Reviews with Gemini AI

🚀 Market Research Analytics System

> Transform Google Maps data into actionable business insights with AI-powered analysis

📋 Overview

This n8n workflow automatically collects business data from Google Maps, analyzes customer reviews using AI, and generates comprehensive market research reports delivered straight to your inbox.

🎯 Use Cases

| User Type | Example Usage | |---------------|-------------------| | 🏢 Business Owners | Analyze competition before opening new location | | 💼 Entrepreneurs | Research market gaps and opportunities | | 📊 Marketing Teams | Understand customer sentiment and preferences | | 💰 Investors | Evaluate market potential in target areas | | 🔍 Consultants | Create detailed market reports for clients |

🛠️ Customization Examples

Different Business Types // Restaurants {"search_query": "restaurants downtown", "analysis_focus": "restaurant"}

// Hotels {"search_query": "hotels near airport", "analysis_focus": "hospitality"}

// Fitness Centers {"search_query": "gyms and fitness centers", "analysis_focus": "fitness"}

Multiple Cities // New York {"search_location": "@40.7589,-73.9851,12z", "city_name": "New York City"}

// London {"search_location": "@51.5074,-0.1278,12z", "city_name": "London"}

// Tokyo {"search_location": "@35.6762,139.6503,12z", "city_name": "Tokyo"}

📊 What You'll Get

Your automated report includes:

🎯 Executive Summary Key market insights in 3-4 sentences Biggest business opportunities identified Immediate action recommendations

📈 Market Analysis Competition density and market gaps Price segments and quality distribution Geographic hotspots and trends

💬 Customer Intelligence Top 5 factors customers value most Common complaints and pain points Overall sentiment analysis

🏆 Competitive Landscape Strongest competitors identified Their strengths and weaknesses Positioning opportunities

💡 Strategic Recommendations Optimal business model suggestions Pricing and marketing strategies 30/90/180-day action plans

⚙️ Technical Requirements

| Service | Cost | Purpose | |-------------|----------|-------------| | SerpAPI | Free tier (100 searches/month) | Google Maps data extraction | | Google Gemini | Free tier available | AI-powered analysis | | Gmail | Free | Report delivery | | n8n | Cloud or self-hosted | Workflow automation |

🚨 Important Notes

API Limits:** Free tiers have monthly limits - monitor usage Data Accuracy:** Results depend on Google Maps data availability Processing Time:** Analysis may take 2-5 minutes depending on data volume Language Support:** Works with multiple languages (update language_code)

🔧 Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution | |-----------|--------------| | No results found | Check coordinates format and search query | | API errors | Verify API keys are correctly configured | | Email not received | Check Gmail credentials and recipient address | | Slow processing | Normal for large datasets (20+ businesses) |

🚀 Pro Tips

🎯 Be Specific:** Use targeted search queries like "vegan restaurants" vs "restaurants" 📅 Schedule Runs:** Set up recurring analysis to track market changes 🌍 Multi-Location:** Run for multiple cities to compare markets 📱 Mobile-First:** Reports are mobile-responsive for on-the-go reading 🔄 Iterate:** Refine search parameters based on initial results

Ready to unlock your market insights? Configure your parameters and execute the workflow!