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Joel Faure
Joel writes about browser-based web extraction, data quality, research workflows, and practical automation for teams that work with web data.
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Articles by Joel
How to Scrape Crunchbase Company Data
Learn how to extract Crunchbase company data without code, including funding, industry, and location fields you can export into your workflow.
Read article →Octoparse Alternatives for Beginners (2026)
Compare beginner-friendly Octoparse alternatives for browser-based scraping, recurring exports, and cleaner pricing in 2026.
Read article →Browse AI Alternatives in 2026
Compare the best Browse AI alternatives for recurring monitoring and web data extraction, from browser-native tools to scalable cloud platforms.
Read article →Ethical Web Scraping Principles for Businesses
Use these ethical web scraping principles to set boundaries, protect data quality, and build workflows your team can defend.
Read article →GDPR Compliance Checklist for Data Scrapers
Use this GDPR checklist to document lawful basis, limit personal data, and run scraping workflows with fewer compliance surprises.
Read article →Data Validation Checklist for Scraped Data
Use this checklist to catch duplicates, missing fields, schema drift, and broken exports before scraped data reaches your team.
Read article →How to Schedule Recurring Web Scrapes (2026)
Schedule recurring web scrapes reliably. Learn what breaks at scale, how to export clean data, and how to keep runs stable.
Read article →XPath Cheat Sheet for No-Code Users (2026)
Master accurate data extraction with this complete XPath cheat sheet. Learn to target text, navigate logical hierarchies, and scrape elements that CSS selectors can't reach.
Read article →Data Miner Alternatives for Chrome (2025)
Compare the best Data Miner alternatives for modern web scraping. Move beyond legacy tools with AI-powered extraction that handles dynamic sites automatically.
Read article →Most Scraped Websites in 2025 (Data Analysis)
An analysis of the most frequently scraped websites in 2025, breaking down why Amazon, LinkedIn, and Zillow remain the top targets for business data and market research.
Read article →How to Scrape Indeed Job Postings Without Code (2026)
Extract Indeed job listings into spreadsheets without programming. Learn to pull job titles, salaries, companies, and requirements for recruitment and market research.
Read article →CSS Selectors Cheat Sheet for Data Extraction (2026)
The complete visual reference for CSS selectors in web scraping. Master element targeting with practical examples for every selector type.
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