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Google Places API limits (and how to overcome them using geolocation)
Your extended go-to guide on how to overcome Google Places API limits by scraping Google Maps with geolocation.
Oxylabs vs. Bright Data (for web scraping)
Oxylabs & Bright Data are known for their proxy services and have recently invested in web scraping. How do they compare?
What you should know about the Airbnb API and free alternatives
Find out what you need to know about the Airbnb API, how to get access, and what free alternatives are available.
How to use cURL with a proxy (2024 step-by-step guide)
A guide through the processes of using cURL with proxies, authentication, and various configuration methods.
ScraperAPI vs. Apify
There are lots of web scraping services out there, but which is the right choice for you? We look at ScraperAPI to see what it offers the dev looking to get data.
How to build a news aggregator with Next.js, Resend, and Apify
Learn to build a web scraper that extracts articles daily from 4 different platforms.
Top Google Search APIs in 2024
Not all websites share their APIs with the public. Luckily for us, the biggest website in the world, Google Search, offers quite a few Google APIs. Or does it? Let's break down the most common misconceptions around Google Search API.
How to scrape Twitter (X.com) data using Python without Twitter API
Step-by-step guide to building a Python Twitter scraper without using Twitter API.
Top Google SERP APIs in 2024
Google doesn't provide a SERP API, so try these 5 SERP API alternatives to get search data.
How to post JSON data with Python Requests
Everything about sending a POST request with JSON data, including handling responses and potential errors.
Best ScrapingBee alternatives
Discover the pros and cons of 10 ScrapingBee alternatives in this comparative review.
ScrapingBee review: is it worth it?
There are lots of web scraping services out there, but which is the right choice for you? We look at ScrapingBee to see what it offers the dev looking to get data.
Best web scraping APIs in 2024
As web scraping matures and 2024 progresses, there are now some really excellent web scraping APIs out there. We explore 10 top-notch options for you to choose from.
Top 5 Google Scholar APIs to extract article data
How to scrape Google Scholar search results? Discover 5 ways with their strengths and weaknesses.
Top 5 Google Image Search APIs to extract web image data
How to scrape Google image web search? Discover 5 ways with their strengths and weaknesses.
Glassdoor scraping 101: how to scrape Glassdoor reviews, jobs and company details
Learn how to scrape Glassdoor reviews, jobs, and company details without Glassdoor API.
API for dummies
Types and functions of APIs and their role in web development, data collection, and automation.