⚠ Important Notice:
Google charges for API usage.
Costs depend on how many searches you perform.
Most users spend between $1 and $10 per month, and Google provides $200 free credit every month.
Heavy usage may cost more.
You can monitor your usage in Google Cloud Console → Billing → Reports.
Step 1 — Go to Google Cloud Console
Open: https://console.cloud.google.com
Step 2 — Create a New Project
Click the project selector in the top-left corner → New Project.
Step 3 — Enable the Required APIs
Go to APIs & Services → Library and enable:
- Places API
- Geocoding API
- Maps JavaScript API
Step 4 — Create an API Key
Go to APIs & Services → Credentials → Create API Key.
⚠ Important:
Under “API Key Restrictions”, make sure IP Address Restriction is turned OFF.
LeadFinderPro runs locally on your computer, so IP restrictions will block the API.
Step 5 — Enter the API Key in LeadFinderPro
Open LeadFinderPro → Settings → paste your API Key.
You're all set! You can now search businesses and generate SEO scores inside LeadFinderPro.