Web data collection
Articles from the Zyte blog about Web data collection.
Scraping a synthetic web: Dead Internet Theory meets web data extraction
AI-generated content now dominates the web. Explore the rise of synthetic internet traffic, how bots shape online discourse, and how data experts can fight back.
Partial autonomy, full control: Why we built Web Scraping Copilot
Web Scraping Copilot brings AI-powered, code-first web scraping into VS Code, delivering partial autonomy, deterministic quality, and full control for production web data.
Five key takeaways from Extract Summit 2025
From AI-accelerated scraping to “dead internet” risks and rising access wars, these five takeaways from Extract Summit 2025 show where web data is heading next.
Introducing Web Scraping Copilot - A rocket boost for data extractors
Meet Web Scraping Copilot: your AI-powered coding partner for Scrapy in VS Code.
How to Plan Your Web Scraping Project Like a Product Manager
Most web scraping projects that collapse don't fail because of technical incompetence. They fail because teams treat data extraction like a coding sprint rather than a product launch.
7 Myths About Web Scraping APIs – Busted
Despite their benefits, web scraping APIs are sometimes misunderstood. So, let’s debunk some of the most common myths.
When DaaS met SaaS - the new hybrid data economy
The emergence of hybrid DaaS/SaaS models is a logical response to the complex realities of modern data needs.
Kill your product - why sacrificing your cash cow can be the path to growth
Letting go of the past is the best way to embrace the future. Retiring a flagship product isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a commitment to innovation.
From script to system: 10 building blocks to scale web scraping
Scaling your business’ web data gathering – acquiring, monitoring and storing a growing amount of data from a growing number of sources over time – requires holistic planning.
New in Zyte: Scroll Control, Lower Costs, and More
As the web continues to evolve, Zyte API is evolving right alongside it—adding powerful new features and refinements designed to make data extraction smarter, faster, and more adaptable than ever.
Rise of the Data Vendor: How Outsourcing is Transforming Supply and Fuelling Businesses
With the emergence of managed data extraction vendors, businesses no longer need to gather web data themselves.
Quality, focus and scale: Three ways data outsourcing benefits businesses
The Strategic Case for Buying Web Data: Quality, Focus, and Scale