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Tutorials, guides, and thoughts on web scraping and data extraction.

PhantomBuster Alternatives for Lead Generation (2026)

Comparison · January 11, 2026

PhantomBuster Alternatives for Lead Generation (2026)

Compare the best PhantomBuster alternatives for no-code lead generation. Find tools that fit your budget and workflow without complex setup.

Joel Faure

How to Send Scraped Leads to HubSpot CRM (2026)

Tutorial · January 11, 2026

How to Send Scraped Leads to HubSpot CRM (2026)

Automate lead import into HubSpot CRM with web scraping. Learn to build a no-code pipeline that populates your CRM with fresh prospects automatically.

Joel Faure

Website Anti-Bot Measures Explained (2026)

Guide · January 10, 2026

Website Anti-Bot Measures Explained (2026)

Complete guide to how websites detect and block scrapers. Learn about CAPTCHAs, rate limiting, fingerprinting, and how to extract data ethically.

Joel Faure

How to Export Job Postings to Notion Database (2026)

Guide · January 09, 2026

How to Export Job Postings to Notion Database (2026)

Stop manually copying job links. Learn how to automatically scrape job postings from Indeed or LinkedIn directly into your Notion application tracker.

Joel Faure

Website Change Alerts for Slack (2026)

Guide · January 09, 2026

Website Change Alerts for Slack (2026)

Stop manually checking websites. Learn how to build automated Slack alerts for specific website changes using no-code tools like Lection and Zapier.

Lection Team

How to Get Yelp Reviews into Airtable for Analysis (2026)

Guide · January 09, 2026

How to Get Yelp Reviews into Airtable for Analysis (2026)

Stop manually copying reviews. Learn how to automatically scrape Yelp reviews and sync them to Airtable for sentiment analysis and team triage.

Lection Team

How to Track Competitor Prices in Google Sheets (2026)

Tutorial · January 08, 2026

How to Track Competitor Prices in Google Sheets (2026)

Build an automated competitor price tracker in Google Sheets. Learn the reliable way to monitor prices and get alerts when competitors change pricing.

Joel Faure

How to Build a Business Directory Website in 2026

Guide · January 08, 2026

How to Build a Business Directory Website in 2026

Complete guide to building a profitable directory website. Covers tech stack, data sourcing, monetization, and launch strategy for indie hackers and founders.

Lection Team

How to Automate Google Sheets with Scraped Data

Tutorial · January 07, 2026

How to Automate Google Sheets with Scraped Data

Set up scheduled web scraping that auto-updates your Google Sheets. No coding required. Learn why IMPORTXML fails and how to build reliable data pipelines.

Lection Team

Web Scraping Statistics 2026: Market Size, Trends & Data

Guide · January 07, 2026

Web Scraping Statistics 2026: Market Size, Trends & Data

50+ web scraping statistics for 2026. Market size, growth rates, adoption by industry, AI integration, and technology trends with cited sources.

Joel Faure

The hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn Case Explained

Guide · January 07, 2026

The hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn Case Explained

What the landmark web scraping court case means for data extraction. Understand the CFAA, Van Buren, and how this ruling affects your scraping projects.

Joel Faure

When IMPORTXML Breaks (And What To Do Instead)

Guide · January 7, 2026

When IMPORTXML Breaks (And What To Do Instead)

IMPORTXML returns errors more often than data? Learn why this Google Sheets function fails and discover reliable alternatives for web scraping.

Joel Faure