

Taliesin Clisthenes
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to extract fundraiser details from GoFundMe.com using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to extract fundraiser details from GoFundMe.com using Python?
Adding robust error handling ensures that the scraper runs smoothly even if GoFundMe updates its page layout. For example, if elements like goals or raised amounts are missing, the scraper should log these cases without crashing. Using conditional checks for null values or try-catch blocks allows the script to continue working effectively.…
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to extract sports team names and match schedules from a website? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to extract sports team names and match schedules from a website?
For pagination, I use loops to follow “Next Page” links until no more pages are available. This ensures I capture all matches in the schedule.
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to scrape product descriptions from an e-commerce website? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to scrape product descriptions from an e-commerce website?
For JavaScript-heavy sites, I prefer Puppeteer. It ensures all dynamic elements are fully loaded before scraping.
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to scrape weather data from meteorological websites? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to scrape weather data from meteorological websites?
APIs are the best option if available. They’re faster and more reliable than parsing HTML, especially for collecting large datasets over time.
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to extract images from a website during scraping? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to extract images from a website during scraping?
For lazy-loaded images, I rely on Selenium to scroll through the page and ensure all images are loaded before scraping.
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to extract photo product prices from Shutterfly.com using Node.js? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to extract photo product prices from Shutterfly.com using Node.js?
Error handling is critical for ensuring the scraper works reliably even if Shutterfly updates its page structure. Missing elements, such as prices or descriptions, can cause the scraper to fail without proper checks. Adding conditional statements to skip entries with missing data ensures the script continues running smoothly. Logging…
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to scrape freelancer profiles from Fiverr.com using JavaScript? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to scrape freelancer profiles from Fiverr.com using JavaScript?
Error handling ensures the scraper remains functional even if Fiverr’s site structure changes. For example, if a freelancer doesn’t have a price or review count displayed, the scraper should skip that profile gracefully without crashing. Adding try-catch blocks or conditional checks for null values can help maintain the scraper’s…
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Taliesin Clisthenes replied to the discussion How to extract property prices from Rightmove.co.uk using Ruby? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 months ago
How to extract property prices from Rightmove.co.uk using Ruby?
Handling pagination is essential when scraping Rightmove, as properties are often spread across multiple pages. By automating navigation, you ensure that all listings are captured for a comprehensive dataset. Introducing random delays between requests mimics human behavior, which can help avoid detection. Proper pagination handling also allows…
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