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Is web scraping even legal?
Google as an example One of the biggest web scrapers in the world is Google. They started with web scraping internet data and built a search engine around it. They collect public internet data, store it, process it, and show it on their own website with an original...
We need to talk about Cloudflare…
Yesterday the entire world noticed something strange. Many websites were suddenly unavailable because Cloudflare had a major outage. From online stores to news sites and business tools, users everywhere were met with error messages. One single technical failure at one...
Why owning your raw data gives you a competitive advantage
And why more companies are switching to providers who offer full transparency. The problem with “data as a service” (without the actual data) More and more companies rely on external data to make business decisions whether it’s for pricing intelligence, lead...
What is Web Scraping? The history, Google, and the impact of AI
Web scraping – also known as data scraping – is the process of automatically collecting information from websites. What started as a technical experiment by a few internet pioneers has now become an essential tool for companies that want to make smart, data-driven...
Unveiling market trends: how web scraping delivers actionable insights from online marketplaces
In today’s digital economy, online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Bol.com play a central role in global commerce. They offer significant opportunities for businesses to reach new customers and grow sales. But with these opportunities comes fierce competition....
Ethics and web scraping – How do you handle it?
Web scraping often raises questions about what is and isn’t allowed. But beyond what's technically or legally possible, we always ask ourselves: does it feel right? At Scrape IT, we take a conscious and careful approach to these questions. Where do you draw the line?...
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