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For single-session scrapers, I simulate the login manually and extract cookies, which I then add to each request for as long as the session lasts.

Checking the final URL structure after each request helps me confirm that I’ve reached the correct page, especially for deep links.

Using a cron job to schedule API requests during non-peak hours can reduce competition for resources, which helps avoid rate limits.

For sites with complex date filtering, I set up a schedule to scrape in batches. This approach reduces load on both my system and the target site.

If possible, I simulate real user actions, like waiting for page transitions, to avoid detection on heavily monitored sites.

Tools like Playwright work better than Selenium for JavaScript-heavy pages, as they can handle complex interactions faster and with fewer errors.

Using a combination of browser automation and API requests after login speeds up scraping, as I don’t need the browser for every request.