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Field notes from the world of data extraction.

Articles, interviews and analysis on how data is gathered, used and fought over — written by the people closest to it.

Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Scraping practice

Screen Scraping Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters

Combining screen scraping with traditional web scraping tools like Zyte API can be highly effective for complex data extraction.

Karlo Jeđud5 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Traffic

Proxy-Shopping Primer: Datacenter Proxies and Beyond

Datacenter proxy is a proxy management system built on top of a pool of datacenter IPs used for web scraping.

Theresia Tanzil20 min read
Fireside chat with Shane Evans on web scraping APIs
Leadership

Fireside chat with Shane Evans on web scraping APIs

Watch Shane Evans, CEO and co-founder of Zyte, in an exclusive Fireside Chat as he delves into the evolution of web scraping APIs, the groundbreaking technology revolutionizing how businesses extract and utilize web data.

Shane Evans2 min read
Proxy vs. VPN: What's the difference? Which one is best for scraping?
Traffic

What are proxies in a proxy server, and how do they work?

Zyte Smart Proxy Manager: Supply and manage proxy servers effortlessly, freeing you to focus on efficient browsing.

Roy Healy4 min read
How Session Management Minimizes Bans and Enhances Data Quality in Web Scraping
Scraping strategy

Why are Sessions Crucial in Web Data Extraction?

Sessions help maintain state, handle cookies, boost efficiency, and bypass anti-scraping measures, making your web scraping projects more robust and effective.

Neha Setia Nagpal1 min read
Static vs Rotating Proxies: A Comprehensive Guide
Handling Bans

Static vs Rotating Proxies: A Comprehensive Guide

The decision between static and rotating proxies can significantly impact your success rates in data extraction activities.

11 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
How To

Guide to Web Scraping APIs: Key Features and Benefits

A web scraping API is a full-stack tool designed to automate the collection of data from websites, from managing proxies to extracting data.

Karlo Jeđud10 min read
Mastering data extraction from complex websites with web scraping APIs
Web scraping APIs

Mastering data extraction from complex websites with web scraping APIs

Let's explore the most common types of complex and dynamic content and when web scraping APIs fit well.

Cleber Alexandre10 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Web scraping APIs

Seamlessly Transition from Zenrows to Zyte API

If you're currently using Zenrows, we understand the importance of a smooth transition to a new platform. That's why we are here to help you migrate seamlessly to Zyte API.

Karlo Jeđud8 min read
Zyte: Transforming AI web scraping for Digital Shelf companies
AI-assisted data extraction

Zyte: Transforming AI web scraping for Digital Shelf companies

Let's explore why Zyte API has become the go-to solution for businesses seeking high-quality data.

Debbie Reeve-Crook4 min read
The Power of Web Data for the Food Delivery Sector
How To

The Power of Web Data for the Food Delivery Sector

David Comber1 min read
Zyte Blog — field notes from the world of data extraction
Scraping practice

A Guide to Web Scraping With Java

Java is a robust and versatile language that is well-suited for building modern web scraping systems.

Karlo Jeđud10 min read