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Web data collection

Articles from the Zyte blog about Web data collection.

Introducing Web Scraping Copilot - A rocket boost for data extractors
Web data collection

Introducing Web Scraping Copilot - A rocket boost for data extractors

Meet Web Scraping Copilot: your AI-powered coding partner for Scrapy in VS Code.

Valter Sciarrillo10 min read
How to Plan Your Web Scraping Project Like a Product Manager
Web data collection

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.

Theresia Tanzil2 min read
7 Myths About Web Scraping APIs – Busted
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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.

Daniel Cave7 min read
When DaaS met SaaS - the new hybrid data economy
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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.

Debbie Reeve-Crook7 min read
Kill your product - why sacrificing your cash cow can be the path to growth
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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.

6 min read
From script to system: 10 building blocks to scale web scraping
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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.

Theresia Tanzil10 min read
New in Zyte: Scroll Control, Lower Costs, and More
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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.

Daniel Cave5 min read
Rise of the Data Vendor: How Outsourcing is Transforming Supply and Fuelling Businesses
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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.

Robert Andrews6 min read
Quality, focus and scale: Three ways data outsourcing benefits businesses
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Quality, focus and scale: Three ways data outsourcing benefits businesses

The Strategic Case for Buying Web Data: Quality, Focus, and Scale

Theresia Tanzil8 min read
What’s your data type? Solving the procurement problem
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What’s your data type? Solving the procurement problem

Engagements with data suppliers break down when buyers don’t have a clear project concept. Understanding and articulating your needs is paramount. Meet the three types of data buyers. Which one are you?

Theresia Tanzil10 min read
Unblockers vs Zyte API: What’s the Real Cost of Bans?
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Why AI is changing the game for data buyers in 2025

Discover how AI, data marketplaces, and economies of scale are making web data more accessible than ever.

Cleber Alexandre10 min read
Buy or Build? The Four Roads to Acquiring Web Data
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Buy or Build? The Four Roads to Acquiring Web Data

Weighing your options from full control to full service.

Theresia Tanzil10 min read