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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
Monitor Competitor Prices Automatically for Free: No-Code Web Scraping with n8n
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, staying on top of your competitors’ pricing can be the difference between winning and losing sales. Yet, many founders and marketers lack the resources to build a full-fledged price-monitoring system. We've published a video explaining this automation here if you'd like to check out : If you’re an Amazon, Shopify, or WooCommerce seller without a dedicated data team or hefty IT budget, this guide is for you. In it, we’ll walk you through
tony56024
Jun 313 min read
Why retailers should invest in Web Scraping, Product Matching, and BI
Success in modern retail hinges on strategic insights as much as product quality. Leading retailers gain a competitive edge by integrating web scraping, product matching, and business intelligence (BI) to analyze market trends, benchmark against competitors, and anticipate customer needs. In an industry driven by data, these tools empower businesses to make informed decisions and maintain a leadership position. The Synergistic Power of Web Scraping, Product Matching, and BI W
Ashmi Subair
May 2810 min read
6 Signs Your Business Has Pricing Fatigue And How to Fix It
You've got a wonderful product, a starving market, and a fantastic team but pricing continues to feel like tightrope walking. One minute...
Aarathi J
May 216 min read
How to Scrape Eyewear Pricing Data from Noon Using Python
Introduction Envision being able to obtain the information related to the latest eyewear prices, discounts, and sellers on Noon through web scrapping. This can benefit data analysts trying to track pricing shifts, or a company trying to get ahead of other competitors by exploiting scraping Noon’s eyewear listings. It is almost like having real time access to structured information. This blog will teach you how to scrape eyeglasses products lists on Noon, the leading online ma
Ambily Biju
May 828 min read
How Argos Sells Watches: What the data reveals
Watches are more than just timekeepers, they're fashion statements, fitness companions, and even safety tools. But what drives pricing, features, and customer satisfaction in today’s competitive watch market? To explore this, we scraped and analyzed watch listings on Argos, one of the UK’s top multi-category retailers. Through exploratory data analysis (EDA), we uncovered trends across pricing, features, demographics, and customer reviews. Curious how this kind of analysis co
Aarathi J
May 15 min read
How to Automate Ray-Ban Product Discovery: A Web Scraping Approach
Introduction Ever been curious about how programmers extract large blocks of information from websites without manually copying and pasting? The answer lies in web scraping, a technique of web data extraction automation. Instead of manually scraping product descriptions or prices, programmers program to issue HTTP requests, extract HTML data, and parse it to get particular data. With the aid of special libraries and software, web scraping can navigate web pages, handle HTTP r
Shahana farvin
Apr 2330 min read
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