Bertram Xiao
Bertram Xiao is a Tech Lead at Octoparse, where he builds the tools that make web data extraction effortless. When he's not deep in code, he's probably geeking out over new ways to automate the boring stuff.
13 posts
Is There a Google News API? The Complete 2026 Guide
Is there a Google News API? Not officially; it was deprecated in 2011. Here's how to get Google News data in 2026: RSS, a SERP API, or Octoparse.
2026-08-08T11:27:11+00:00 · 5 min read
TikTok API Alternative: Skip TikTok’s Approval Wait and Get Data Today
TikTok API access requires business approval and weeks of waiting. See what each product covers, plus a faster template-based alternative.
2026-08-07T19:05:26+00:00 · 10 min read
Free SERP APIs in 2026: Real Free Tiers Compared
Which SERP APIs are actually free? Compare real 2026 free tiers, SerpApi, Serper, Bright Data, Octoparse and more, and what each free plan leaves out.
2026-08-01T20:10:49+00:00 · 5 min read
Google’s Official Search API in 2026: Options + Alternatives
Does Google have a search API? The Custom Search JSON API is closing on Jan 1, 2027. Here are Google's official options in 2026 and what to use instead.
2026-08-01T20:10:14+00:00 · 5 min read
Is SerpApi Legal? The Google Lawsuit, Explained (2026)
Is SerpApi legal? In July 2026 a US court dismissed Google's DMCA lawsuit against it. Here's what the ruling means for using a SERP API in 2026.
2026-08-01T12:46:08+00:00 · 5 min read
Best SERP APIs in 2026: 8 Google Search APIs Tested
The best SERP APIs in 2026 compared: SerpApi, Serper, Bright Data, Octoparse and more, with real monthly pricing, G2 ratings, and opinionated picks.
2026-07-31T17:44:55+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Get Google Search Data: SERP API Guide (2026)
Google's Custom Search API is closing and a SERP-scraping lawsuit was just dismissed. Here's how to get Google search data in 2026: no-code, MCP, or API.
2026-07-31T17:44:37+00:00 · 5 min read
Google Maps Scraping: How to Bypass the 120-Result Limit and Extract Full City Data (2026)
Stuck at Google Maps' 120-result cap? Learn Google Maps scraping methods that unlock full city and country coverage, no-code, Python, and API compared, backed by real test data across three countries.
2026-07-21T20:08:17+00:00 · 8 min read
How I Built an n8n + Octoparse MCP Workflow to Find Dropshipping Products
I built an n8n web scraping workflow wired to Octoparse MCP to auto-track Amazon Best Sellers and surface dropshipping products to sell. Here's the build.
2026-07-07T11:53:22+00:00 · 10 min read
XPath contains(): How to Match Text, Class, and Attributes
Learn how XPath contains() matches text, classes, and attributes, with copy-paste examples, not() and case-insensitive patterns. Start scraping free.
2026-06-16T16:24:33+00:00 · 8 min read
XPath Tutorial: How to Write XPath for Web Scraping
Learn XPath for web scraping: syntax, contains(), relative vs absolute paths, and how to write selectors that survive site updates. Start free.
2026-06-16T15:59:59+00:00 · 7 min read
How Octoparse Cracks Rotate CAPTCHAs With Deep Learning
Octoparse now solves rotate CAPTCHAs automatically using AI, with 96%+ accuracy on TikTok templates. No coding or manual clicks required.
2026-03-27T16:34:02+00:00 · 6 min read