Ansel Barrett
Ansel works as a contributing author at Octoparse, where he leverages his interest in coding, machine learning, and other AI technologies to provide valuable insights into web scraping.
200 posts

Is There Such a Thing as a Free Octoparse Web Scraper?
Yes, Octoparse web scraper is free to start: Desktop free plan, MCP connector, and free templates included. Here's exactly what you get at zero cost.
2026-05-18T20:47:35+00:00 · 5 min read

How to Scrape Data from a Website: From No-Code to Python (2026)
Learn how to scrape data from a website using no-code tools, Python, and browser extensions. Step-by-step guide covering 3 Octoparse methods, Python tutorials, and real examples. Start collecting data in minutes.
2026-04-30T15:10:10+00:00 · 6 min read

We Tested 12 Free Web Scrapers in 2026:Here’s What Each Free Tier Actually Gets You
Tired of scrapers that aren't really free? We tested 12 free web scraping tools and listed exactly what each free tier gives you: no vague limits, no hidden walls. Find your fit in 2 minutes.
2026-04-24T22:16:15+00:00 · 8 min read

Top 10 Web Scraping Services for Business 2026
Compare the top 10 web scraping services in 2026. Click to see how Octoparse, ScraperAPI, Bright Data, Apify, and others stack up on features, pricing, and ease of use.
2026-04-05T09:00:00+00:00 · 10 min read

AI Agent vs RPA: What’s the Difference and How They Work Together
AI agents and RPA are not the same thing, and they are not competing for the same job. Here is what actually sets them apart, how they work together, and why it matters for enterprise automation decisions in 2026.
2026-04-04T09:00:00+00:00 · 6 min read

Claude Can’t Scrape Websites Until Now
Discover how Octoparse MCP lets Claude scrape websites with no code. Connect AI to real-time web data using MCP, no coding needed.
2026-02-26T11:55:55+00:00 · 6 min read

VPN vs. Proxy for Scraping: Why Your VPN Will Get You Blocked
VPN vs proxy for scraping explained with real-world logic. Learn why VPNs fail at scale, how IP rotation works, and why Octoparse residential proxies outperform VPNs for Amazon, LinkedIn, and Cloudflare-protected sites.
2026-01-16T18:02:13+00:00 · 6 min read

Top 30 Free Web Scraping Software in 2025
This article lists the 30 most popular free web scraping software that is coding or no-coding. They can help you turn online data from any website into structured data, store it on your local computer, or send it to the database.
2025-12-31T16:30:25+00:00 · 15 min read

How to Scrape Data from Multiple URLs (No-Code & Python Methods)
Learn how to exctract data from multiple URLs from any websites is not difficult. Read this post to learn both coding and non-coding methods.
2025-12-31T13:02:14+00:00 · 5 min read

What Does It Mean to Be GDPR Compliant? A Complete Guide for Web Scrapers
GDPR compliance means meeting EU data protection requirements for personal data. Learn the 7 principles, 6 lawful bases, and 8-step checklist for web scrapers, with 2024-2025 enforcement cases updated.
2025-12-26T12:35:57+00:00 · 7 min read

What Is Infinite Scroll And How to Handle It Efficiently
Scraper only returning first page results? Learn why infinite scroll breaks web scrapers and 4 proven methods to extract all data—no coding required.
2025-12-22T17:01:47+00:00 · 5 min read

What Are The Best Web Scraping APIs for Real Time Data
This guide explains what real-time web scraping actually involves, why it matters in specific industries, and what are the best scraping APIs to approach the problem.
2025-12-15T17:02:42+00:00 · 7 min read