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Tutorials, guides, and thoughts on web scraping and data extraction.
Build a Price Comparison App with AI
Build a useful price comparison app with an AI coding tool, a browser-friendly data workflow, and no backend for the first version.
Web Scraping for Vibe Coders
Build an AI-generated app with real web data. Learn where scraping fits, how to design the data layer, and how to avoid brittle prototypes.
What Is No-Code Web Scraping? (Complete Explainer)
No-code web scraping explained: how point-and-click tools extract structured data from any website and when they beat writing scripts.
IMPORTXML vs IMPORTHTML vs Dedicated Scrapers
Compare Google Sheets IMPORTXML and IMPORTHTML with dedicated scrapers, and learn which approach fits your data workflow.
Beginner's Guide to Web Scraping (No Coding Required)
Learn how to scrape website data without code, from choosing a trustworthy source to exporting clean rows into the tools you already use.
How to Avoid IP Blocks When Scraping
Learn why sites block scrapers and how to avoid IP blocks with polite pacing, browser-based extraction, focused scopes, and sensible scheduling.
Scrape SEC Filings into Google Sheets
Build a practical SEC filing tracker in Google Sheets. Capture company, form, date, accession number, filing URL, and review notes without code.
How Agencies Use Web Scraping for Client Research
Learn how agencies turn public search, review, ad, and hiring data into repeatable client research workflows without writing code.
Web Scraping ROI Calculator
Estimate time, labor, and error-cost savings from web scraping with a practical ROI calculator you can build in Google Sheets.
Build Local Business Directories with Web Scraping
Create a local business directory from public listings, maps, and reviews with a repeatable no-code workflow that stays fresh over time.
Scrape Podcast Guest Lists for Outreach
Build better outreach lists from podcast guests, episode pages, and show notes with a no-code workflow that turns public appearances into structured leads.
Track Startup Funding Rounds Automatically
Learn how to monitor startup funding signals from Crunchbase, SEC filings, and launch sources in one recurring workflow without code.