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Why You Should Stop Manual Scraping and Use a Scraping API
Science of Web Scraping

Why You Should Stop Manual Scraping and Use a Scraping API

How can you get data in a simple, fast, and efficient way? Web scraping, of course. But what are the benefits? Discover them here.

Anda Miuțescu8 min read
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Little-Known Ways to Spy on Your Competitors Using Web Scraping
Use Cases

Little-Known Ways to Spy on Your Competitors Using Web Scraping

Putting together a competitor analysis is a must if you want to grow a successful business. Use web scraping and research your competition.

Sergiu Inizian6 min read
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APIs for Dummies: Everything You Need to Know
Engineering

APIs for Dummies: Everything You Need to Know

If curiosity pushes you to learn about APIs, then this APIs for Dummies guide is the best place to learn definitions, API types, documentation, and more.

Robert Munceanu8 min read
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The Beginner’s Guide to Extracting Data With APIs
Engineering

The Beginner’s Guide to Extracting Data With APIs

If curiosity pushes you to learn about APIs, this is the right article for you. Discover definitions, API types, documentation, and more.

Gabriel Cioci6 min read
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Best Proxies Types for Web Scraping in 2026
Science of Web Scraping

Best Proxies Types for Web Scraping in 2026

TL;DR: Web scraping proxies sit between your scraper and the target site, mask your IP, and let you survive rate limits, geo-walls, and anti-bot defenses. The right type (datacenter, residential, ISP, or mobile) and the right protocol (HTTP/HTTPS or SOCKS5, IPv4 or IPv6) depend on the target's defenses, your geo needs, and how heavy each page is. This guide walks the trade-offs and ends with a vendor-neutral checklist.

Raluca Penciuc12 min read
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How to Scrape Leads For Your Business
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How to Scrape Leads For Your Business

Lead generation is one of the most tedious yet important jobs in any business. What you may not know is just how much web scraping can help.

Robert Munceanu6 min read
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