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Extracting business data is only half the job — the value comes when it lands in your CRM or outreach tool, cleanly mapped and ready to work. Here is how to get directory data from extraction to action.
Export to the right format
Most CRMs import from CSV or Excel. Yellow Pages Scraper exports to CSV, Excel and XML, with each business field — name, address, phone, fax, email, website — in its own column, so the file is structured for import.
Map the fields
During import, match each column to the matching CRM field (company, phone, email, and so on). A clean, columnar export makes this mapping quick and avoids data landing in the wrong place.
De-duplicate against existing records
Before or during import, check the new leads against what is already in your CRM so you do not create duplicates. Many CRMs can match on email or phone; extracting a de-duplicated list first makes this smoother.
Segment on the way in
Tag or group leads by category and location as you import, so you can run tailored sequences. Segmented data in your CRM is far more useful than one undifferentiated pile.
Then reach out — compliantly
Once the data is in your CRM, follow anti-spam and privacy law for every message. See is web scraping legal? for the essentials, then start your outreach.
Try it
Download the free trial, extract a small list and run it through your CRM to see the full workflow end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get directory data into your CRM?
Export the extracted list to CSV or Excel, then use your CRM's import feature and map the columns — business name, email, phone and so on — to its fields. Because each detail is already a separate column, the import is quick and clean.
What format is best for CRM import?
CSV is the most widely supported format for imports; Excel works when you want to review the list first. Yellow Pages Scraper exports both, plus XML, so you can match whatever your CRM expects.
How do you avoid duplicate records in your CRM?
Import de-duplicated data and match on a stable field such as email or business name during import, so existing records update instead of duplicating. Starting from a de-duplicated export makes this far easier.
Can you map directory fields to CRM fields?
Yes. Because the export separates name, address, phone, fax, email and website into columns, you map each to the matching CRM field during import, which keeps the data structured and usable for segmentation.
What can you do after importing the data?
Segment by industry or location, personalise outreach with the business name, run email or calling campaigns, and track responses in the CRM. Clean, mapped data makes every follow-up step reliable.
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