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Chrome Extension shows competitor Google My Business categories

Do you ever foresee the plugin becoming a full-fledged dashboard-based solution where browsing via Chrome is not required, but instead the data is gathered via web scraping?

Could pull in additional info like map pack ranking, review rating / count, claimed status, etc. I know this would benefit the greater SEO community more than it would the dealership space though...

Yep, thought of that, but not sure the opportunity as others in that space like Pleper, Whitespark, with good solutions. Have you used those?
 

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George Nenni introduces GMBspy, a free Chrome extension that reveals Google My Business categories for competitor locations to help dealers understand local search ranking factors. The tool gains early traction (approaching 2,000 users) with positive feedback, though some users encounter technical issues that are resolved through reinstalls and version updates. The discussion highlights both the tool's value for competitive analysis and limitations compared to more comprehensive SEO dashboard solutions already on the market.

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