Field notes from the world of data extraction.
Articles, interviews and analysis on how data is gathered, used and fought over — written by the people closest to it.

Why SERP data costs exploded, and why most teams felt it overnight
SERP data costs spiked overnight after bulk access patterns disappeared. Learn what changed, why inefficiency exploded, and what it means for SEO platforms.

SERP data collection at scale and why efficiency matters again
Why has SERP data collection become more expensive? Learn what changed, why efficiency declined, and how it impacts SEO platforms and AI systems at scale.

Teaching AI to scrape like a pro: how we measure LLMs’ data quality
AI-enabled code editors can now conjure scraping code on command. But is it any good? Here’s how Zyte re-engineered LLMs with Web Scraping Copilot to drive best-in-class output.

Generate HTML Parsing code the right way with Scrapy & Web Scraping Copilot

The New Guide to Web Scraping at Scale_One_Page

API-first scraping: Extraction for the modern web
This is the "API-first" method, a workflow that turns brittle, complex parsing jobs into clean, reliable, high-velocity JSON pipelines.

Sun, sea and code: What we built at Zyte’s API hackathon
Discover the 7 creative projects built at Zyte’s API Hackathon in Turkey, from security scanning tools to price comparison engines and smart caching systems.

How to evaluate a web scraping company
Learn how to evaluate a web scraping company based on reliability, operating model, compliance, and organizational maturity. A practical guide to choosing a long-term web data partner.

Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the new best model for writing scrapers
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is now the top model in Zyte’s Web Scraping Copilot benchmark, narrowly beating Gemini 3 Pro on extraction quality, with a small increase in code complexity.

Best Web Scraping Companies (Software + Services)
Looking for the best web scraping company? Compare top providers by success rates, data quality, compliance standards, and enterprise support.

Electric cars and the journey to the future of web data
Discover how web scraping APIs are replacing proxy-based setups, just as electric vehicles are transforming the auto industry. Learn why APIs deliver lower total cost, better scalability, and long-term value for web data teams.

Building solidarity and strategy at Zyte’s global meet-up
What happens when a remote-first company meets in person? Zyte's COO Suzanne Hassett shares insights from the 2026 Antalya meet-up, where strategy, solidarity, and customer voices shaped the year ahead.




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