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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.
197 posts

Why Your Data Parsing Fails (And How to Fix Messy Data)

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Learn what data parsing is, why it matters, common challenges, and how to extract clean data efficiently with practical tips.
2025-10-13T18:41:33+00:00 · 7 min read

What is HTTP Proxy & How to Use It For Web Scraping

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This blog breaks down what HTTP proxies are, why they are essential for scraping, and how you can use them effectively with Octoparse.
2025-10-11T09:38:23+00:00 · 5 min read

Learn All About IP Rotation in 5 Minutes

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Learn how IP rotation and proxy rotation keep your web scraping smooth, avoid bans, and bypass geo-blocks with Octoparse's smart proxy tools.
2025-09-28T16:11:40+00:00 · 5 min read

Learn All About Dynamic Web Page In 5 Minutes

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This guide to help you understand what dynamic web pages really are, how they work, and why they matter
2025-09-25T15:14:39+00:00 · 5 min read

11 Highest Paying Programming Languages in 2025

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This article lists the top 11 highest-paying programming languages. If you're someone who looking for jobs related to programming, read this article to have a check.
2025-09-20T16:06:56+00:00 · 6 min read

How to Use Proxies to Bypass CAPTCHA During Web Scraping

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Learn how to use proxy rotation to bypass CAPTCHA while web scraping. Discover how rotating proxies help you avoid IP blocking and CAPTCHA challenges for efficient data extraction.
2025-09-20T16:01:58+00:00 · 5 min read

4 Ways Scrape Data from a Table In 5 Minutes

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Learn 4 easy methods to scraping html table data easily in 5 minutes, even without any coding skills needed.
2025-09-17T20:44:07+00:00 · 5 min read

Learn Everything About List Crawling In 5 Minutes

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This guide helps you master list crawling—knowing what sites are best suited, how to check crawlability, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
2025-09-15T18:48:52+00:00 · 5 min read

How to Extract Emails in 2025 (Without Wasting Time on Dead Methods)

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Learn how to extract emails from websites, YouTube, and social platforms while staying GDPR compliant.
2025-09-10T06:43:18+00:00 · 5 min read

Is It Legal to Use Proxies for Web Scraping

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Learn when using proxies for web scraping is legal. This guide covers compliance, detection risks, and safe scraping practices across different industries.
2025-08-22T17:53:51+00:00 · 5 min read

Legal Considerations You Should Know While Scraping Amazon

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Is it legal to scrape data from Amazon? You may have this question when you're going to collect some data. This post discusses the legacy, anti-scraping problems, and tips to avoid getting blocked.
2025-08-20T15:09:10+00:00 · 6 min read

How to Get Email Addresses in Bulk for Business Leads

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Email marketing is one of the most effective strategies to reach potential customers. Let's check out how to build a scraper to extract email addresses for lead generation!
2025-08-13T16:44:17+00:00 · 6 min read