Web Scraping ServicesCustom Data Extraction Solutions
Need data that's trapped on websites? Lead lists, competitor prices, market research, real estate listings—I can extract and structure it for you. With 500+ web scraping projects completed, I've tackled everything from simple directory scrapes to complex JavaScript-heavy sites.
What Can Web Scraping Do for Your Business
Data is everywhere on the web, but it's often trapped in formats that aren't useful. Hundreds of pages of search results. Thousands of product listings. Endless directories without export buttons. Web scraping extracts that data and delivers it in formats you can actually use.
The manual approach: Copy and paste, one entry at a time. Maybe export a few results if you're lucky. Hours of tedious work that's prone to errors.
The scraping approach: Extract thousands of records automatically. Clean, structured data delivered to your spreadsheet, database, or CRM. What takes days manually takes minutes with automation.
Web Scraping Use Cases
Common projects I've completed for clients across industries.
Lead Generation
Compile contact lists from business directories, LinkedIn, industry websites, and public databases. Build targeted prospect lists for your sales team.
E-Commerce Price Monitoring
Track competitor prices across multiple retailers. Get alerts when prices change. Maintain competitive pricing automatically.
Real Estate Data
Aggregate property listings from multiple sources. Track prices, days on market, and market trends across regions.
Job Board Monitoring
Track job postings from multiple sources. Monitor competitors' hiring activity. Aggregate industry job data.
Review & Sentiment Collection
Gather customer reviews from multiple platforms. Analyze sentiment and track reputation over time.
News & Content Monitoring
Track mentions of your brand, competitors, or industry topics. Get alerts when relevant content is published.
Web Scraping Experience & Technologies
With 500+ web scraping projects completed, I've developed scrapers for every imaginable scenario. Simple static sites, complex JavaScript-rendered applications, sites with anti-bot measures—each presents unique challenges I've learned to overcome.
Technologies & Tools
Languages
- • Python (primary)
- • Node.js
- • TypeScript
Frameworks
- • Scrapy (large-scale)
- • BeautifulSoup (parsing)
- • Playwright (JavaScript sites)
- • Selenium (browser automation)
Infrastructure
- • Rotating proxies
- • Distributed scraping
- • Cloud deployment
Capabilities
- • JavaScript rendering
- • Anti-bot bypass (ethical)
- • Data cleaning & validation
Our Approach to Ethical Web Scraping
Web scraping is powerful, but it comes with responsibility. I follow ethical practices that respect website owners while still getting you the data you need.
Respect robots.txt
We follow the rules websites set for crawlers. If a site says "don't scrape," we respect that.
Rate Limiting
We don't hammer servers. Requests are spaced out to avoid impacting site performance.
Public Data Only
We only scrape publicly accessible data. No bypassing paywalls or accessing private information.
Terms of Service
We consider website terms of service and discuss any potential concerns before starting a project.
Data Privacy
Personal data is handled carefully. We follow data protection principles and discuss compliance requirements.
Deliverables & Data Formats
Your data, delivered in the format that works best for you.
CSV/Excel
Clean, structured spreadsheets ready for analysis or import into your systems.
JSON Files
Developer-friendly format for direct integration with your applications.
Database Integration
Direct insertion into your database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
Scheduled Scrapes
Automated recurring extractions delivered on your schedule.
API Endpoints
Your own API to query scraped data on demand.
Pricing Models
Web scraping projects vary widely in complexity. Here's how I typically structure pricing:
One-Time Scrape
Single extraction of data from one or more sources. You receive the data file(s).
From $200
Recurring Scrapes
Scheduled extractions (hourly, daily, weekly) with automated delivery.
From $150/month
Scraper Development + Handoff
I build the scraper, you run it on your infrastructure. Full documentation included.
From $500
Maintenance Retainer
Ongoing maintenance when sites change. Priority support and updates.
From $100/month
Frequently Asked Questions
Is web scraping legal?
Web scraping of publicly available data is generally legal in the United States. We only scrape public data, respect robots.txt files, and follow ethical practices. We do not scrape private data, bypass authentication, or violate terms of service.
How do you handle sites that block scrapers?
We use sophisticated techniques including rotating proxies, browser automation, and rate limiting to scrape challenging sites ethically. If a site actively blocks scraping, we discuss alternatives or whether the data is worth the additional complexity.
Can you scrape data behind a login?
Yes, but only with proper authorization. If you have login credentials and permission to access the data, we can automate the extraction. We never access accounts without authorization or scrape private user data.
How often can data be updated?
Scrapes can run hourly, daily, weekly, or on any schedule you need. Real-time monitoring is possible for price changes or inventory updates. We set up automated scheduling and alerting based on your requirements.
Let's Extract Your Data
Tell me what data you need. Free consultation to scope your project and discuss the best approach.