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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.
213 posts

How Has Web Scraping Evolved?

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Web scraping, also known as web harvesting and web data extraction, basically refers to collecting data from websites via the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or through web browsers.
2025-11-01T10:32:45+00:00 · 6 min read

A Step-by-step Guide to Gathering Valuable Healthcare Information Online

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Learn how to ethically and responsibly scrape valuable health data from websites using Octoparse's easy-to-use web scraping software. Gathering and analyzing this web-sourced health information can improve patient outcomes, discover effective treatments and reveal at-risk patient groups.
2025-10-30T16:28:31+00:00 · 6 min read

How to Find Leads on Yellow Pages For Your Business With Web Scraping

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Yellowpages.com in 2026 is still a rich database for leads. With only four steps, you can build a scraper and hunt for leads on Yellow Pages with Octoparse!

2025-10-23T17:40:18+00:00 · 5 min read

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 2026

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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

How to Extract Emails in 2026 (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