📊 Generate market research reports from Google Maps reviews with Gemini AI
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Description
🚀 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!
🔗 Nodes Used
HTTP Request, Gmail, AI Agent, Google Gemini Chat Model
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File