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The Hidden Costs of Web Crawlers In 2024
October 12, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanEmbark on a journey through the hidden costs and challenges of web crawling, steering through CAPTCHAs, IP bans, data storage, and more. With a friendly guide, explore tailored strategies to navigate these digital seas using custom or premade crawlers, ensuring a mindful and fruitful exploration of the vast and intricate data ocean. Sail with us and discover how to chart a course through the boundless realms of web data, with respect and wisdom as our compass.
The Evolution of Web Crawler Pricing
October 12, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanDive into the fascinating journey of web crawler pricing evolution. From the rudimentary custom tools of the internet's early days to today's sophisticated SaaS platforms and beyond, discover how technology, market demands, and innovation have shaped the landscape of web data extraction.
Factors that Influence Web Crawler Pricing in 2024
October 11, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanDive deep into the world of web crawler pricing! This guide illuminates the nuances between custom-built and premade solutions, the balance of speed and frequency, and the vital role of maintenance. Whether a business novice or a seasoned pro, discover how to tailor your data gathering journey effectively.
Web Crawler Pricing Models in 2024
October 11, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanDive into the world of web crawler pricing models! From the unlimited access of subscription-based plans to the flexibility of pay-per-crawl, and the teaser-like appeal of freemium, this guide breaks down each model's benefits and challenges. Find the ideal fit for your data needs.
Web Crawler Economics: The Cost of Running a Crawler in 2024
October 11, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanDiscover the hidden economics behind web crawling, from foundational infrastructure costs to the value of skilled labor. Navigate unforeseen challenges while weighing potential returns, offering a comprehensive guide to the balance of investment and rewards in the vast digital realm.
Downloading a Webpage Using Selenium & PHP
October 6, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanWondering how to control Chrome using PHP? Want to extract all of the visible text from a webpage? In this tutorial, we use Selenium and PHP to do this!
Installing Selenium & Docker on a Virtual Private Server in 2024
September 21, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanIf you’re looking to install Docker & Selenium to run either a web crawler or set up a testing environment, this guide’s for you.
How Many Googlebot Crawlers Are There? (New data for 2024)
September 13, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanWondering how many Googlebot crawlers there are? Google has 19 Googlebot web crawlers. What Are Google’s Web Crawlers? Here’s an • Read More »
Using the IndexedDB API with Javascript in 2024
July 26, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanIndexedDB is a powerful, client-side storage API designed for modern web applications. It offers a way to store significant amounts of structured data, including files and blobs, right in the user's browser. IndexedDB operates asynchronously, ensuring your web app’s performance is not hindered. It is ideal for applications requiring in-browser data persistence, such as offline-first apps.
The Web Storage API: Local & Session Storage in 2024
July 26, 2023 | By David Selden-TreimanThe Web Storage API provides a way for web applications to store data in a user's browser. It helps create a more personalized, seamless user experience by remembering users' inputs, preferences, and previous activity.