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Dealogic Cut Turnaround by 75% and Tripled Team Efficiency with Octoparse
Abigail Jones See how Dealogic cut content sourcing time by 75% and reduced a three-person workflow to one — powered by Octoparse's automated web scraping.
2026-05-27T16:34:05+00:00 · 5 min read
What Is Data Scraping? A Complete Guide (2026)
Ansel Barrett Data scraping is the automated extraction of data from websites, apps, and legacy systems. Learn how it works, which tools to use, and how to stay legally compliant with real examples for every skill level.
2026-05-25T17:49:17+00:00 · 7 min read
XPath Cheatsheet: Syntax, Axes & Functions for Web Scraping
Lazar Gugleta The complete XPath cheatsheet: syntax, all 13 axes, essential functions, and copy-paste patterns for web scraping. Bookmark it and scrape smarter.
2026-05-22T18:51:17+00:00 · 12 min read
Purdue University Tracks 2.3M Grocery Products Daily with Octoparse
Abigail Jones Purdue University's CFDAS uses Octoparse to track 2.3M grocery products daily — giving agribusinesses, farmers, and policymakers the real-time data they need to make better decisions.
2026-05-21T15:52:13+00:00 · 5 min read
Is There Such a Thing as a Free Octoparse Web Scraper?
Ansel Barrett 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
European B2B Holding Group Moves from Gut Feeling to Data-Driven Pricing with Octoparse
Abigail Jones A European B2B holding group replaced 'gut feeling' pricing with a data-driven framework — using Octoparse to scrape competitor prices weekly and give its portfolio companies the confidence to price with evidence, not intuition.
2026-05-18T18:32:43+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Scrape Google AI Overviews: 4 Methods Compared (No-Code & API)
Abigail Jones Extract AI Overview text, cited sources, and URLs from Google search results. Step-by-step guide covering Octoparse template, SERP APIs (Serper, Bright Data, SerpApi), and custom parsers.
2026-05-18T14:02:00+00:00 · 8 min read
Octoparse Customer Support: Your Guide to Getting Help
Abigail Jones Whether you are a beginner on a Free plan or a large corporation using our Enterprise features, we have resources to assist you.
2026-05-12T15:59:32+00:00 · 2 min read
6 Best Bright Data Alternatives in 2026 (Tested & Cheaper)
Abigail Jones Compare the 6 best Bright Data alternatives in 2026: Octoparse, Apify, Firecrawl, Decodo, and Oxylabs. Tested pricing, real benchmarks, no-code to enterprise.
2026-05-09T16:08:19+00:00 · 8 min read
How to Find Trending Sounds on TikTok Before Everyone Else
Nitin Sharma A practical guide to finding viral TikTok sounds using analytics tools, scraping workflows, and real creator strategies.
2026-05-07T19:12:30+00:00 · 10 min read
What Are Anonymous Proxies and Why Use Them for Scraping
Lazar Gugleta Understand what anonymous proxies are and their various levels of anonymity, as they serve as vital tools that help web scrapers bypass IP bans, CAPTCHA protection, and rate limit restrictions.
2026-05-03T09:00:00+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Scrape Data from a Website: From No-Code to Python (2026)
Ansel Barrett 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
