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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Price Scraping Empowers Businesses with Real-Time Data
In today’s digital economy, price scraping is essential for businesses to stay competitive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Static vs Rotating Proxies: A Comprehensive Guide
The decision between static and rotating proxies can significantly impact your success rates in data extraction activities.

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.