Yellow Pages Data Extraction
Extract publicly available data from Yellow Pages at scale using AlterLab's API — JavaScript rendering, structured extraction, and automatic retries in one request.
Website Compatibility Notes
Yellow Pages has minimal bot protections. Pages are mostly server-rendered HTML with a straightforward structure. No JavaScript rendering is required for most content. Rate limiting is minimal for normal request patterns.
Technical Context
Yellow Pages search URLs follow a consistent pattern with search_terms and geo_location_terms parameters. Business profile pages are at yellowpages.com/{category}/{city-state}/{slug}. The simple HTML structure means no JavaScript rendering is needed — all listing data is present in the initial server response. This makes Yellow Pages one of the easiest directories to collect data from at scale.
Common Data Fields
Typical fields available when extracting data from Yellow Pages:
Responsible Use
AlterLab is designed for extracting publicly available data. Always review the terms of service for any website you access, respect robots.txt directives, and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Do not use this service to access non-public, authenticated, or personally identifiable data without appropriate authorization.
Quick Start — Extract from Yellow Pages
# Always verify the target site's robots.txt and terms of service before extracting data.
curl -X POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://www.yellowpages.com/search?search_terms=plumber&geo_location_terms=new+york",
"advanced": { "render_js": true }
}'Need an API key? — no credit card required.
Python Example
import requests
# Always verify the target site's robots.txt and terms of service before extracting data.
response = requests.post(
"https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape",
headers={
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
json={
"url": "https://www.yellowpages.com/search?search_terms=plumber&geo_location_terms=new+york",
"advanced": {"render_js": True},
},
)
data = response.json()
print(data["content"][:500]) # First 500 chars of extracted contentFrequently Asked Questions
How do I extract Yellow Pages business listings?
Send Yellow Pages search URLs to AlterLab. The service returns business names, addresses, phone numbers, categories, ratings, and hours from publicly visible directory listings.
Can I search Yellow Pages by category and location?
Yes. Construct a Yellow Pages search URL with your category and location parameters, then send it to AlterLab. You'll receive all matching business listings from that search.
What business data can I extract from Yellow Pages?
You can extract business names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, hours of operation, categories, ratings, review counts, and years in business from public listings.
Does Yellow Pages data require JavaScript rendering?
No. Yellow Pages is primarily server-rendered HTML, which means the content is available in the initial page response. This makes collection faster and more reliable compared to JavaScript-heavy sites.
How do I build a targeted lead list from Yellow Pages?
Construct search URLs with specific category terms (e.g., search_terms=roofing+contractor) and location (geo_location_terms=Chicago,IL). Paginate through results using the page number parameter. AlterLab returns all business listings with contact information from each page.
Can I collect Yellow Pages data for the entire US?
Yes. By varying the geo_location_terms parameter across different cities and states, and iterating through business categories, you can build a comprehensive nationwide business database from Yellow Pages data.
Related Use Cases
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Developer Scraping Resources
How to Scrape Yellow Pages Data: Complete Guide
Step-by-step tutorial with Python and Node.js code examples, structured extraction, and cost breakdown for Yellow Pages scraping.
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