Web scraping is a huge business and it can be a very expensive one. Obtaining the data you need may require a big outlay and getting it right can make all the difference between being competitive and being left behind. Contrary to popular belief, data centre proxies still have a huge part to play. To get that information and…
You might be wondering right now: Why create a ‘web scraping for business’ page? Simply put, the high demands that business put on web scraping or proxy server providers can be excessive. Very often, a solution needs to be tailored towards an individual company’s requirement. The hardware underpinning the solution also needs to be of…
The ideal software solution So you’ve taken a look at different web scraping software providers, and none of them appeals to you. The cost could be prohibitive, or the functionality isn’t quite there. It could be just the opposite: you only need a basic scraper, and the extra bells and whistles are just a distraction….
The key to all scraping Responsible web scraping is a very important part of your strategy. Do not downplay or underestimate it! If you’re scraping a site and hit it too fast or make it obvious that they’re being scraped, you’ll probably find your servers become blocked. The servers are now ‘burned’ and useless to…
What is web scraping? Web scraping for information is possibly the most in-demand requirement for proxy servers, so getting the hang of web scraping basics is a must. Essentially web scraping is an automated method of extracting specific information from a website. Web scraping software will automatically request multiple pages from the web site one…
SEO. Where high-quality counts SEO with proxy servers is one of the most common uses. For the uninitiated, SEO is an acronym for Search Engine Optimisation, which is: The process of maximising the number of visitors to a website by ensuring that the site appears high on the list of results returned by a search…
Where it all begins When researching proxies, you’ll often come across two different types: HTTP and SOCKS proxy servers. Spending a few minutes to learn about the differences can save you a lot of time further down the line. The distinction between the two all comes down to the protocols that they use. Internet Protocols…
Data centre servers are traditionally the work-horses of web scraping and at the heart of any solution. Their versatility makes them ideal for just about every requirement. If you need to acquaint yourself with data centre servers, make sure you check out our data centre servers guide. Everything you need should be there. Also, take a…
Are you looking for ultra-high-speed scraping? Then residential proxies could be the way to go. If you’re new to residential proxies, head over to our residential proxy server guide. You’ll find all the details about residential IP addresses and how they can help you. Scraping large amounts of data can be expensive and time-consuming, so make sure…
The first rule of residential proxy servers: There’s no such thing as a “residential proxy server”. “What?!” I hear you cry. Yes, ‘residential proxy server’ is just one big misnomer. It gives the impression you can purchase and use them in the same way as proxy servers from a regular data centre. A residential proxy…