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.

AI Web Scraping as the Future of Scalable Data Collection
Web scraping APIs

Web Scraping APIs: Igniting a New Era of Efficiency in Web Data Extraction

Learn how Zyte’s web scraping API and AI simplify scalable data extraction from the CEO.

Cleber Alexandre1 min read
Selenium, Puppeteer, Playwright: Which tool is right for web scraping at scale?
Scraping practice

Selenium, Puppeteer, Playwright: Which tool is right for web scraping at scale?

Discover the strengths and limitations of Selenium, Puppeteer, and Playwright for web scraping. Learn about their scalability challenges and what to consider when choosing the right tool for your scraping needs.

Neha Setia Nagpal1 min read
How to meet your data extraction deadlines with AI power
AI-assisted data extraction

How to meet your data extraction deadlines with AI power

In this article we show how AI-powered web scraping has become the fastest way to get data from the internet.

Cleber Alexandre10 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
How To

Large Scale Web Scraping with Python

Find out how Python, with its rich ecosystem of libraries like BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium, has become a popular choice for large-scale web scraping.

Karlo Jeđud5 min read
How Price Scraping Empowers Businesses with Real-Time Data
Use case

How Price Scraping Empowers Businesses with Real-Time Data

In today’s digital economy, price scraping is essential for businesses to stay competitive.

Karlo Jeđud6 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Scraping practice

Screen Scraping Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters

Combining screen scraping with traditional web scraping tools like Zyte API can be highly effective for complex data extraction.

Karlo Jeđud5 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Traffic

Proxy-Shopping Primer: Datacenter Proxies and Beyond

Datacenter proxy is a proxy management system built on top of a pool of datacenter IPs used for web scraping.

Theresia Tanzil20 min read
Fireside chat with Shane Evans on web scraping APIs
Leadership

Fireside chat with Shane Evans on web scraping APIs

Watch Shane Evans, CEO and co-founder of Zyte, in an exclusive Fireside Chat as he delves into the evolution of web scraping APIs, the groundbreaking technology revolutionizing how businesses extract and utilize web data.

Shane Evans2 min read
Proxy vs. VPN: What's the difference? Which one is best for scraping?
Traffic

What are proxies in a proxy server, and how do they work?

Zyte Smart Proxy Manager: Supply and manage proxy servers effortlessly, freeing you to focus on efficient browsing.

Roy Healy4 min read
How Session Management Minimizes Bans and Enhances Data Quality in Web Scraping
Scraping strategy

Why are Sessions Crucial in Web Data Extraction?

Sessions help maintain state, handle cookies, boost efficiency, and bypass anti-scraping measures, making your web scraping projects more robust and effective.

Neha Setia Nagpal1 min read
Static vs Rotating Proxies: A Comprehensive Guide
Handling Bans

Static vs Rotating Proxies: A Comprehensive Guide

The decision between static and rotating proxies can significantly impact your success rates in data extraction activities.

11 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
How To

Guide to Web Scraping APIs: Key Features and Benefits

A web scraping API is a full-stack tool designed to automate the collection of data from websites, from managing proxies to extracting data.

Karlo Jeđud10 min read