Question 1

How does LeadForge work?

Accepted Answer

You pick a US city and a business category. LeadForge queries the official Google Places API and returns local businesses that don't have a website — ready to pitch a $500–$1500 web design project to.

Question 2

Where does the data come from?

Accepted Answer

The official Google Places API. That's why category matching actually works (searching "plumbers" returns plumbers, not hotels) and why the business info is accurate and current.

Question 3

Is this scraping?

Accepted Answer

No. LeadForge uses Google's official Places API under their terms of service. Nothing is scraped from Google Maps or third-party sites.

Question 4

Who is LeadForge for?

Accepted Answer

Freelance web designers, local marketing agencies, and solo founders who sell websites or marketing services to small local businesses.

Question 5

What's included in the free tier?

Accepted Answer

25 lead searches per month, 25 saved leads, and 1 active search list. No credit card required.

Question 6

How much does a paid plan cost?

Accepted Answer

Founder pricing locks in $5/month for life for the first 15 founders. After that, standard Starter, Growth, and Pro plans are available on the pricing page.

Question 7

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel from your account settings whenever you want. No contracts.

Question 8

Does it work outside the US?

Accepted Answer

Currently US-optimized because Google Places categories map cleanest there. It works technically anywhere Places has coverage, but expect best results in US markets.

Question 9

How do freelancers actually close deals with these leads?

Accepted Answer

Most freelancers cold email or cold call the businesses, showing them a quick mockup of what their site could look like. Since these businesses have zero online presence, a $500–$1500 site is an easy pitch.

Question 10

Can I export my leads?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CSV export is included on all paid plans.

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