Octoparse Web Scraping Blog
Articles about web scraping, data extraction, web scraping tools, data analysis, big data, and related topics.
XPath contains(): How to Match Text, Class, and Attributes
Bertram Xiao 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
Bertram Xiao 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
10 Best Open Source Web Scrapers & Libraries in 2026 (Python, JS, AI-Native)
Ansel Barrett We tested 10 open source web scrapers in 2026. Honest limitations, GitHub stats, real community issues, and a no-code alternative for when code is not the answer.
2026-06-10T19:29:04+00:00 · 8 min read
Amazon Reseller Scrapes 200K Price Points a Day with Octoparse
Abigail Jones A Chilean Amazon reseller uses Octoparse to monitor 200,000+ products daily — running 20 automated crawlers that pull fresh price data without getting blocked by Amazon's captcha.
2026-06-09T17:14:30+00:00 · 5 min read
Colserauto Extracts 50K+ Car Records Monthly to Power Appraisals
Abigail Jones Colombian car appraisal company Colserauto uses Octoparse to pull 50,000+ vehicle records per crawl — turning hours of manual market research into a process that takes just seconds.
2026-06-08T14:41:54+00:00 · 5 min read
How to Do a Social Media Competitor Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ansel Barrett Learn how to run a social media competitor analysis step by step. Identify competitors, track the right metrics, collect data, and turn findings into action.
2026-06-05T18:58:55+00:00 · 8 min read
Image Scraper: How to Batch Scrape Images from Websites Without the Hassle
Abigail Jones Struggling to bulk download images from websites? This guide covers every free method, from no-code scrapers and browser extensions to Python, for any website, static or dynamic.
2026-06-05T14:35:23+00:00 · 8 min read
How to Scrape TikTok Data Without Getting Blocked (Complete Guide)
Abigail Jones TikTok data is valuable, getting it reliably is the hard part. Learn how to scrape TikTok data using no-code templates, custom workflows, Python, and AI-powered methods. Step-by-step guide with real workflow combinations and anti-detection explained.
2026-06-04T19:13:20+00:00 · 12 min read
What Is Web Scraping? The Complete Guide to Tools, Uses & Legality (2026)
Abigail Jones What is web scraping, is it legal, and how do you start? Learn how it works, which tools to use, and what 65% of AI teams already know about automated data collection.
2026-06-04T16:46:34+00:00 · 12 min read
The Fastest Way to Handle Paginated Pages: Every Type Explained
Ansel Barrett Learn how to handle web scraper pagination: next button, page numbers, infinite scroll, Load More, and AJAX, with step-by-step Octoparse walkthroughs.
2026-06-03T15:17:18+00:00 · 8 min read
Officecab Captures 6M+ Data Lines per Crawl with Octoparse
Abigail Jones A data-driven approach to eBay reselling: how Officecab uses Octoparse for product research and price analysis, running 24/7 on the Cloud at a fraction of the cost of hiring freelancers.
2026-06-02T16:51:14+00:00 · 5 min read
The 8 Best Google Maps Extractors in 2026
Abigail Jones Compare the 8 best Google Maps extractors in 2026. Real pricing, features, and use cases for Octoparse, Apify, Outscraper, Chat4Data, and more.
2026-06-02T12:18:55+00:00 · 8 min read
