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How do I scrape geolocation-based content or location-specific data?
Posted by Darrell Terpsichore on 11/09/2024 at 6:30 amUse proxies with geolocation features to make your requests appear from different locations.
Agatha Cyrene replied 1 week, 4 days ago 9 Members · 8 Replies -
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Some websites provide data based on your IP location, so rotating through IPs from different regions can help.
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If scraping involves maps or geolocation services, try accessing the backend APIs, like Google Maps API, to fetch data more directly.
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Be mindful of the limitations on geolocation services, as some websites may restrict access based on location.
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Use a proxy with an IP address from the required country. Residential proxies often work best for this purpose.
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Switch to mobile proxies, as these are harder to detect and are often allowed in more regions than data center proxies.
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I use VPNs to set my location in a specific country, which helps avoid some location-based blocks.
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Some scrapers use headless browsers with geolocation set in the browser settings to bypass regional restrictions.
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If the content is geo-restricted, try using TOR, which lets you cycle through exit nodes in different countries.
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