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A blog for people & companies looking to make a big business impact with data acquired using web scraping and web crawling. Learn the best practices, business use cases, legality, and how you can do your job better with data.
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Top 10 GDPR Fines in 2018 to 2025: A Data-Driven Analysis
Introduction Yes, it’s over — the era of unchecked data collection, silent tracking, and unaccountable digital practices. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended it for good, redefining how organizations collect, process, and protect the personal data of European Union citizens. A decade ago, user information was traded, tracked, and monetized with little scrutiny; privacy was an afterthought, not a business priority. That changed in 2018 with the enforcement of
Navin Saif
Nov 117 min read
Web Scraping Without Getting Blocked Using curl-cffi
Learn how to perform web scraping without getting blocked using curl-cffi. Discover how this Python library helps you bypass anti-bot systems, mimic real browsers, and ensure smoother, more reliable data extraction.
tony56024
Oct 177 min read
How to Scrape Product Data from Amazon US?
Introduction Ever tried shopping for vlogging equipment on Amazon? It's overwhelming. You've got thousands of microphones, cameras, and tripods to choose from, and manually comparing them all would take forever. That's exactly why I built this web scraping system - to automatically collect and organize all that product data so you can actually make informed decisions. This project shows you how to build a complete two-phase scraping system that systematically extracts vloggin
Shahana farvin
Oct 924 min read
Y Combinator 2025: How AI is Reshaping Startups and Markets
In 2025, over 72% of new startups in Y Combinator are powered by artificial intelligence , signaling a seismic shift in how technology is...
Aarathi J
Apr 96 min read
How to Build Smart, Fast & Resilient Web Scrapers for Dynamic Websites?
Scraping dynamic websites can be tricky, content often loads via JavaScript after the initial page render, making traditional HTML parsing useless. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to build smart, fast, and bot-resistant web scrapers for dynamic websites, with real examples from Datahut’s scraping projects. When I first started web scraping , I thought it would be simple — send a request, get the HTML, and extract what I need. But then I came across dynamic websites.
Shahana farvin
Sep 1016 min read
How Competitor Data Transforms Category Management: Pro Tips & Best Practices
Introduction: Why Competitor Data is Critical for Category Managers Ever wondered how analyzing your competitors’ moves could supercharge your own category management strategy ? If you’re a Category Manager, you already know how difficult it is to balance pricing, promotions, inventory, and assortment planning . But one secret weapon can make your job easier and more effective: competitor data . Imagine running your category without knowing what your competitors are doing: Ar
Aarathi J
Aug 285 min read
Inside Amazon US: What Data Analysis Reveals About Vlogging Gadgets
Vlogging has rapidly grown from a niche hobby to a mainstream form of storytelling. Whether it’s travel diaries, product reviews, or daily life updates, millions of creators rely on gadgets to capture and share their experiences online. But what gadgets are vloggers actually buying? To answer this, we analyzed 1,177 vlogging products listed on Amazon US, covering details such as price, discount, brand, rating, and product type. The findings reveal fascinating trends about wh
Aarathi J
Aug 204 min read
How to Scrape Blinkit’s Fruits and Vegetables Data?
Have you ever wondered how businesses or analysts find out what groceries cost on websites like Blinkit? The trick is something called web scraping , a smart and automated way to gather information from websites. Think of web scraping like a helpful robot assistant. It goes through web pages, picks out the bits we care about like product names, prices, or weights and saves them neatly for us to use. It’s quick, reliable, and way faster than doing it by hand. Why Blinkit? Bl
Shahana farvin
Aug 1223 min read
Inside Ethos: What Data Analysis Reveals About India’s Luxury Watch Market
How much does the average Ethos luxury watch cost? Which brands lead in value, variety, or horological innovation? Are Indian buyers still favoring traditional analog models over modern smartwatch alternatives? These aren’t just speculative questions. These are data-backed insights that paint a rich picture of how India embraces luxury in timekeeping — and why a strong, data-driven retail strategy matters more than ever.” We analyzed thousands of listings from Ethos Watches
Aarathi J
Aug 55 min read
What Fashion Retailers Can Learn from Zara’s Pricing Strategy
Introduction Zara’s pricing strategy is a benchmark in fast fashion retail. Known for combining trend responsiveness with smart pricing,...
Aarathi J
Jul 313 min read
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