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Fetching Local Search Results with Python

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Use the requests library to call the Custom Search endpoint, passing the API key, CX (search engine ID), and the target keyword. Beginners often forget to URL‑encode the query, leading to 400 errors. Check the items array in the JSON response for titles, URLs, and snippets. In a real SEO audit, these results become the basis for competitor analysis and ranking checks, so accurate retrieval is critical.

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