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If you're comparing Smartproxy and Decodo, here's the most important thing to know – it’s the same company, just under a brand new name. This isn't a comparison between competitors, it's a guide to understanding how Smartproxy evolved into Decodo, bringing you enhanced capabilities while maintaining everything that made us the best value provider in the market.

With growing discussions around tighter regulations and potential restrictions on VPN use in the UK, many businesses are already seeking alternatives to avoid getting caught in the crackdown. Proxies have quickly become the go-to solution for those who need reliable access to geo-restricted content or want to maintain control over their digital footprint without facing possible restrictions.

Modern websites rely heavily on JavaScript and anti-bot measures, making data extraction a challenge. Basic tools fail with dynamic content loaded after the initial page, but Selenium with Python can automate browsers to execute JavaScript and interact with pages like a user. In this tutorial, you'll learn to build scrapers that collect clean, structured data from even the most complex websites.

From emerging trends and consumer behaviors to potential risks, external data allows companies to gain a holistic view of the market. Access to data and tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted how businesses make strategic decisions, using data to accelerate business growth and operational efficiency.

Read on as we uncover how companies have seen measurable results and increased revenue, as well as the top red flags to watch out for.

Google Lens has revolutionized how we interact with visual content – it allows users to search the web using images rather than text queries. This powerful visual search engine can identify objects, text, landmarks, products, and much more from uploaded images. In this guide, we'll explore the types of data that can be scraped from Google Lens, examine various methods for extracting this information, and demonstrate how to efficiently collect visual search results using our Web Scraping API.

Getting good data at scale is crucial when you're running AI-powered business operations. Sure, AI tools can help with data collection, but they're definitely not all created equal. We'll walk through the best AI data collection platforms out there, break down what works and what doesn't, and help you figure out which one makes sense for what you're trying to do, whether you're putting together a machine learning pipeline or just trying to automate all that tedious data entry work.

If you've ever encountered a message stating that you're being rate-limited by Cloudflare, you've likely hit error 1015. It typically occurs when a site detects an excessive number of requests coming from your browser or IP address within a short period. Whether you're a developer running scripts, a data analyst scraping public info, or just refreshing a page too often, this error can cut you off fast. In this guide, we'll break down what causes Error 1015, how to fix it, and what you can do to keep it from showing up again.

You don't need to be Google or work at a university to train your own AI model anymore. Small teams can build smart systems that actually work for what they need - you just need the right tools and know-how. This guide walks you through everything from figuring out what problem you're trying to solve all the way to getting your model up and running and keeping it working.

Ever wondered how some app developers always seem one step ahead on Google Play? The secret often comes down to data – lots of it. Instead of waiting around for monthly “Top Charts” updates, the smartest teams use Google Play scrapers to track real-time metrics and stay ahead of the competition. In this article, you’ll learn how to do exactly that, gaining the tools to effortlessly scrape everything from download totals to one-star rant emojis.

Target is one of the largest retailers in the US, offering a wide range of products, from electronics to groceries. Scraping product data can help you track prices, monitor trends, or build comparison tools to enhance your purchasing decisions. This guide outlines the process, provides suggestions, and provides instructions on how to extract data, such as prices and ratings, efficiently.

Walmart’s digital marketplace is a vast platform, featuring over 420 million products and nearly 500 million monthly visits. That volume of web data is a valuable source for eCommerce teams, data analysts, and investment firms seeking pricing intelligence, inventory trends, and competitive insights. But scraping it isn’t easy – Walmart uses a complex, multi-layer anti-bot system that stops most common scraping tools. In this guide, you’ll learn the proven methods that work in 2026.

When it comes to gathering online data, two terms often create confusion: web crawling and web scraping. Although both involve extracting information from websites, they serve different purposes and employ distinct methods. In this article, we’ll break down these concepts, show you how they work, and help you decide which one suits your data extraction needs.

Google Finance is one of the most comprehensive financial data platforms, offering real-time stock prices, market analytics, and company insights. Scraping Google Finance provides access to valuable data streams that can transform your analysis capabilities. In this guide, we'll walk through building a robust Google Finance scraper using Python, handling anti-bot measures, and implementing best practices for reliable data extraction.

YouTube handles over 3B searches every month, making it the world’s second-largest search engine. Tapping into that web data uncovers trending topics, competitor strategies, and content gaps you can exploit. However, extracting that information requires navigating YouTube’s sophisticated CAPTCHAs and technical hurdles. In this guide, you’ll learn some proven approaches on how to scrape YouTube search results at scale and choose the right method for your specific needs.

Zillow hosts millions of real estate listings across the U.S., but manually collecting that data is slow and error-prone. This guide walks you through how to scrape Zillow data effectively and ethically. You’ll learn what kind of data is accessible, which tools to use, and how to handle anti-scraping challenges to keep your pipeline running smoothly.

Proxies act as intermediaries between your device and the internet, helping mask your IP, bypass geo-restrictions, and enable tasks like web scraping. But some proxies are slow, easily blocked, or insecure. That’s why in this blog post, we’ll show you how to test proxies to ensure they deliver the performance, reliability, and anonymity your use case demands.

Your company's data is everywhere – databases, spreadsheets, legacy systems, but most sits unused because nobody knows how to connect the pieces. Businesses waste millions rebuilding what already exists. Data mapping fixes this chaos. It bridges isolated information and creates actionable insights. AI now makes it automatic, and today we're exploring how it does so.

ZoomInfo is a goldmine for B2B teams – over 100M company profiles and 260M contacts, all in one place. But getting that data isn’t easy. With strict defenses like CAPTCHAs, browser fingerprinting, and aggressive IP bans, most scrapers fail after just a few requests. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll show you how to bypass ZoomInfo’s countermeasures and extract clean, actionable data at scale.