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9 AI Scraping Use Cases (With Octoparse MCP & Live Data Examples)
9 practical AI scraping use cases explained, from competitor prices to lead gen, powered by the Octoparse MCP Server. Real prompts, real results, no code required.
Lazar Gugleta2026-04-07T17:54:10+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Export Google Maps Search Results to Excel: 2 Proven Methods (2026 Guide)
Quickly export Google Maps search results to Excel—no coding needed. Learn simple, proven ways to scrape Google Maps business listings and build local lead lists fast.
Abigail Jones2025-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 · 5 min read
Free SERP APIs in 2026: Real Free Tiers Compared
Bertram Xiao 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
Bertram Xiao 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)
Bertram Xiao 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
Bertram Xiao 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)
Bertram Xiao 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
Scraping Google Maps: How to Bypass the 120-Result Limit and Extract Full City Data (2026)
Bertram Xiao Stuck at Google Maps' 120-result cap? Learn how maps splitting unlocks full city and country coverage, no-code, Python, and API methods 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
Bertram Xiao 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
How to Track Midea PortaSplit Stock Before It Sells Out
Abigail Jones Midea PortaSplit keeps selling out across Europe. Here are three no-code ways to track real stock availability on Amazon and any retailer before it sells out again.
2026-07-03T19:45:51+00:00 · 7 min read
What Is a Web Crawler? How It Works and What It Does
Ansel Barrett Web crawlers find and index pages so search engines know what exists. This guide covers how they work, Googlebot vs GPTBot, the AI crawler blocking debate, and when crawling beats scraping.
2026-06-26T18:52:15+00:00 · 6 min read
Best Dropshipping Niches in 2026 (and How to Pick One)
Ansel Barrett The best dropshipping niches for 2026, what makes a niche profitable, and a simple process to validate one before you commit. Backed by current trend data.
2026-06-25T11:34:17+00:00 · 5 min read
Octoparse Pricing 2026: Free Plan & Paid Plans Explained
Ansel Barrett Octoparse pricing starts at $0. See free plan limits, Standard and Professional costs, add-on fees, and discounts. Find your plan in 5 minutes.
2026-06-22T14:37:30+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Find Winning Products: A Data-Driven Method (2026)
Abigail Jones Learn how to find winning products with real data: scrape Amazon Best Sellers, track TikTok trends, and validate demand before you spend. Free method inside.
2026-06-17T09:54:55+00:00 · 6 min read
