Web scraping

A collection of resources dedicated to web scraping: How to do it effectively and better understand possible limitations. Also covers web crawling.

Introduction to cURL: A Light and Powerful Web Scraping Tool
How to
Introduction to cURL: A Light and Powerful Web Scraping Tool

cURL is an essential building block of the web scraping pipeline. In this article, we're diving deep into how this utility works — and how to combine it with proxies to improve data collection.

Responsible Web Scraping: An Ethical Way of Data Collection
How to
Responsible Web Scraping: An Ethical Way of Data Collection

Web scraping is a powerful technology — but it may sometimes prove quite overwhelming. In this article, we're outlining the guidelines for a more responsible data gathering pipeline.

Data-Driven Marketing 101: Why Data Is Crucial for Marketers
Proxies and business
Data-Driven Marketing 101: Why Data Is Crucial for Marketers

Effective marketing relies on data: The more data you have, the better your marketing strategy will play out. In this article, we'll explore how MarTech can help you.

IP Addresses: How They Work & Importance in Web Scraping
Proxies and business
IP Addresses: How They Work & Importance in Web Scraping

IP addresses form the backbone of the web's infrastructure. In this article, we're diving deep into how they operate — and how they influence web scraping.

User Agents in Web Scraping: How to Use Them Effectively
Web scraping
User Agents in Web Scraping: How to Use Them Effectively

User agents may seem insignificant, but that's not the case: As their name suggests, they contain valuable data — and they can also make web scraping easier.

All about Bots: Definition, Use Cases, and Bot Types
Proxies and business
All about Bots: Definition, Use Cases, and Bot Types

When executed correctly, bots can add immense value to your business — but you need to understand the technology behind them. This article will help you.

Data Mining: What Is It and Why Does Your Business Need It?
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Data Mining: What Is It and Why Does Your Business Need It?

Data mining is a technique that can supercharge your marketing strategy — but you need to understand it well to use effectively. This article will help you.

Proxies for Twitter: Use Cases and Advice on How to Use Them Effectively
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Proxies for Twitter: Use Cases and Advice on How to Use Them Effectively

Twitter is a powerful marketing tool — and proxies enable even more functionality. Let's see how Twitter proxies can be used effectively for marketing purposes.

Web Crawling vs. Web Scraping: Understanding the Difference
Web scraping
Web Crawling vs. Web Scraping: Understanding the Difference

Web crawling and web scraping are staples of every data-centered business. In this article, we're analyzing the difference between these two activities.

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