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Esfir Avinash replied to the discussion How to scrape event details from ticketing sites using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
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Dynamic content loaded with JavaScript can make static scraping ineffective. In such cases, Selenium or Playwright can render the page fully before extracting event details. Selenium’s ability to simulate user interactions, such as clicking filters or scrolling, makes it a powerful tool for scraping modern web applications. While slower than…
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Esfir Avinash replied to the discussion How to scrape restaurant reviews from OpenTable.com using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
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Another enhancement involves using proxy rotation to prevent IP blocks. Since OpenTable monitors traffic for unusual activity, sending multiple requests from the same IP can trigger anti-scraping mechanisms. By integrating a proxy service, you can distribute requests across multiple IPs, making your scraper appear more like real users. This…
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Esfir Avinash started the discussion How can I scrape product reviews from Bol.com using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
How can I scrape product reviews from Bol.com using Python?
Scraping product reviews from Bol.com using Python allows you to analyze customer feedback, review ratings, and product descriptions, which can be useful for market research and competitive analysis. Bol.com is a leading online retailer in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of products, from books to electronics. Scraping this data…
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Carley Warren replied to the discussion How to scrape classified ads from Craigs list using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
Reply to How to scrape classified ads from Craigs list using Python?
Handling missing or inconsistent data is another important consideration. Craigslist listings may not always have a price, location, or other expected fields. Adding checks in the script to handle missing elements gracefully prevents errors during scraping. For example, using Python’s try-except blocks or checking if an element exists before…
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Carley Warren replied to the discussion How do websites prevent web scraping, and how can you handle these barriers? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
Reply to How do websites prevent web scraping, and how can you handle these barriers?
For dynamic websites, I’ve found that headless browsers like Puppeteer or Playwright work well. They simulate real browser activity, making it harder for the website to detect scraping.
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Carley Warren started the discussion How to scrape product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript? in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
How to scrape product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript?
Scraping product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript allows you to collect data on electronics, appliances, and other consumer goods. Idealo is a price comparison site, making it a valuable resource for analyzing trends and identifying deals. Using Node.js with Puppeteer, you can automate browser interactions to handle dynamic content…
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