Introducing Scrapers: Automate Your Web Data Collection

Today, we're thrilled to announce the beta rollout of our most requested feature: Scrapers. This powerful addition to the Scrapezy platform enables you to set up automated, scheduled data extraction from any public website, transforming how you collect and use web data.

What Are Scrapezy Scrapers?

Scrapers allow you to define a specific data extraction job once and have it run automatically on your schedule. Instead of manually running extractions each time you need fresh data, you can now:

• Create persistent scrapers that target specific websites
• Define structured schemas for consistent data formatting
• Set flexible schedules for automatic execution
• Access historical results from all previous runs

Structured Data with Schemas

One of the most powerful aspects of our Scrapers is the ability to define and enforce data schemas. Using our intuitive new schema editor, you can:

• Define the exact structure of the data you want to extract
• Mark fields as required or optional
• Add descriptions to help the AI understand what to extract
• Support complex nested data structures
• Import schemas from existing JSON or previous extraction results

Flexible Scheduling Options

Our scheduling system offers multiple ways to define when your scrapers should run:

• Preset schedules: Choose from common options like hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly
• Custom schedules: Build your own schedule with our intuitive interface
• Advanced scheduling: Use cron expressions for maximum flexibility

Whether you need data refreshed every hour or just once a month on a specific day, our scheduling options have you covered.

Coming Soon: Google Sheets Integration

We're excited to announce that our Google Sheets integration is on the horizon! Currently in the final stages of Google's approval process, this integration will allow you to:

• Send extracted data directly to Google Sheets
• Create automated data pipelines from websites to spreadsheets
• Share live web data with your team in a familiar format
• Update your sheets automatically on your defined schedule

This integration will be particularly valuable for marketing teams, researchers, and anyone who relies on spreadsheets for data analysis.

Use Case: pSEO Tools Integration

The Scrapezy Scrapers feature opens up exciting possibilities for SEO professionals. For example, by integrating with tools like Typemat.com, you can:

• Automatically collect competitor pricing data
• Monitor SERP rankings on a daily basis
• Track content changes on target websites
• Gather product information across multiple e-commerce platforms

The structured data output from our scrapers makes it ideal for feeding into SEO tools and dashboards, giving you the competitive edge in your search engine optimization efforts.

Get Started with Scrapers Today

As part of our beta program, Scrapers are now available to all paid Scrapezy users. To get started:

1. Navigate to the Scrapers section in your dashboard
2. Click "Create New Scraper"
3. Define your target website and data requirements
4. Set up your schema for structured data
5. Configure your schedule
6. Let Scrapezy do the rest!

We're actively collecting feedback during this beta phase, so please share your experience with us. Your input will help shape the future of this feature.

Stay tuned for our next update, which will include the full release of our Google Sheets integration and the launch of our dataset marketplace, bringing curated, ready-to-use datasets to the Scrapezy platform.

Happy scraping!