RPA for Data Extraction: Automating Web Scraping with Bots

In a dynamic business environment, staying ahead of the competition requires quick access to the latest data. Real-time web data feeds provide a continuous stream of fresh insights, empowering business analysts, data engineers, and operations managers to make informed decisions at speed.  Instead of waiting for end-of-day reports, your teams see what is happening right […]

You might be losing the full potential of utilizing the data for your business growth because of limited web data pipelines. Data Pipelines play an essential role and behave as a central point of business data architecture. How to make sure you have an efficient and smooth flow of data? Well, that’s by having scalable […]

Over the past couple of years, web data extraction services have become a prominent way for gathering data to drive business growth. Today, we have far more data than we can ever imagine! Soon, the world is expected to generate roughly 181 zettabytes of data, most of which is created on public websites, product pages, […]

One thing that remains unchanged in the evolving artificial intelligence landscape is, data reigns supreme. Yet, the quest for quality data often brings up concerns about privacy, legality, and cost.  Enter synthetic data generation. But why should Grepsr be your go-to partner in this endeavor? Let’s explore in this article how Grepsr is revolutionizing AI […]

Choosing the right web scraping service can make or break your data strategy. The right partner ensures you get accurate, compliant, and ready-to-use data without delays or hidden costs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key factors to consider and show how Grepsr delivers on all of them. As data becomes the fuel […]

To develop effective Machine Learning (ML) models, organizations need more than just vast volumes of data-they need the right kind of data.  High-quality input-output pairs are essential to help models learn patterns, improve reasoning, and generalize effectively.  Techniques such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) rely heavily on these structured examples to enhance model performance. Much of […]

Open Google Maps, ask Siri for the closest pizzeria, or let your taxi app match you with a driver: every one of those moments rides on point-of-interest (POI) data.  These little records of physical world facts quietly power navigation, site-selection models, and location-based marketing. When the data is new, your pizza arrives on time and […]

We humans are on our way to producing 175 zettabytes of digital information in 2025: that’s enough data to stream every movie ever produced hundreds of millions of times.  Raw bits, however, don’t teach machines much on their own. The knowledge that powers autonomous, decision-making AI agents have to be collected, cleaned, and structured before […]

TL;DR:  Not long ago, when I started messing around with scraping, I built a Python script to crawl basic sites. I believed the script was pretty good, and objectively, it was. Much to my disappointment, using my crawler was full of difficulty. In your scraping journey, you must’ve shared my frustration. And there’s a good […]

Diseases don’t wait for quarterly reports. Outbreaks, drug reactions, and patient sentiment float online long before being visible in formal datasets.  Smart scraping lets public health systems keep up by converting online chatter into real-time, structured signals. Let’s see how web scraping for healthcare gets the work done. But first, care for a refresher? The […]

Bad news: financial fraud is industrializing.  From synthetic identities to coordinated account takeovers, fraudsters now use automation, AI, and the open web to stay one step ahead. And the numbers back it up: the cost of fraud for U.S. financial services firms has surged to $4.23 for every $1 lost. Traditional defenses, like rules, thresholds […]

Ever since the invention of the World Wide Web, web scraping has been one of its most integral facets. It is how search engines are able to gather and display hundreds of thousands of results instantaneously. And also how companies build databases, develop marketing strategies, generate leads, and so on. While its potentials are immense, […]

Ask anyone what powers ChatGPT, and they’ll probably say ‘AI’ or ‘algorithms’ or something about deep learning. Fair. But what most people miss is the ingredient behind these AI models: data. Mountains of data. Chatbots answering support queries. Recommendation engines that get you. All of it depends on training data: the right kind, in the […]

When most people hear “web scraping,” they think of dynamic pricing engines, SEO hacks, or someone trying to outsmart a paywall. What they don’t picture is a social worker trying to figure out where housing support is most needed or a researcher mapping mental health stigma across Reddit threads. So many social issues we care […]

What if you could tell exactly what your customers think before they even tell you? That’s what sentiment analysis does. These days, opinions flood social media, review sites, and forums at crazy speeds. But how do you make sense of it all? You can’t manually work your way through millions of tweets, comments, and reviews; […]

The internet is a visual jungle. From Instagram stories to product thumbnails on Amazon, our attention is constantly hijacked by images. They’re not just decorative — they influence what we buy, who we follow, and how we feel. Yet, while businesses scramble for keywords and user clicks, there’s a goldmine hiding in plain sight: images. […]

Why does your flight fare change every time you check it? How did that $12 book on Amazon turn $15 today? That’s dynamic pricing: Businesses constantly adjust product prices based on demand, competition, and market trends.  But these decisions aren’t made manually; companies rely on AI-powered tools for setting up dynamic prices. These tools process […]

As mathematician Clive Humby famously said, ‘Data is the new oil.’ But like crude oil, raw data holds little value until it’s refined, processed, and turned into something meaningful. Before that transformation begins, however, the first step is extraction—gathering data at scale to uncover actionable insights. Especially in market research, analyzing customer reviews, competitor offerings, […]

Data quality is the second biggest reason why almost 80% of AI projects fail, the first being a lack of right decision-making by a company’s leadership. AI is only as good as the data it learns from. Feed it junk, and it will confidently make mistakes at scale.  When AI learns from flawed information, the […]

It’s a fact that data fuels AI, but how you collect it makes all the difference. This blog will explore the best way to extract data: Is relying on APIs the best choice, or is web scraping more effective for AI training data? AI models are built on data as their primary foundation. This data […]

Using poor-quality data is like navigating with a faulty compass—you’ll never reach your destination. But, you don’t have to stay lost, Grepsr Data Profiler ensures that you know your data quality metrics inside out. High-quality, transparent data is the backbone of every data-driven organization. They are the foundation of competitive strategies, successful innovations, and informed […]

Grepsr is an automated web scraping and web data extraction service. We empower enterprises with unique project requirements to access quality data at scale. With over 12 years of experience in the web scraping industry, we have helped clients turn raw data generated on the internet into meaningful insights that shaped their business decisions.  Here’s […]

In 2024, web data shifted from traditional uses to driving AI innovation. It’s role in training advanced models reshaped industries and enabled smarter solutions. Back in 2012, web scraping was simple and nearly free. Websites used plain HTML, and building a basic crawler took minutes. There were no CAPTCHAs, no IP blocks—just raw access to […]

Interesting stat ahead: The mobile application market was valued at USD 252.89 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% from 2024 to 2030. These are a bunch of numbers, nothing special or interesting at a glance. But imagine them as a bustling city.  This city […]

You know that feeling when you’re designing something and wonder, “What do users actually think when they’re interacting with this?”  Well, here’s the good news: you don’t have to guess anymore. Thanks to Data-Driven UX, we can get real-time insights into how users behave, what frustrates them, and what keeps them coming back. And here’s […]

Explore data-driven telecom growth strategies to close coverage gaps, optimize network expansion, and maintain a competitive edge. The telecom landscape is more competitive and fast-moving than ever. Operators must expand coverage, maintain high reliability, and optimize costs, all while adapting to evolving technologies and customer expectations. Decisions around network expansion, spectrum allocation, and service improvements […]

The immediate fact we know about real estate is that it involves the buying and selling of houses.  But, you will be surprised to know that it is much more than that with the help of data.  Did you know that over 52% of home buyers in the US found their new home online? This […]

Find out how web scraping drives data-driven strategies, setting gaming companies ahead in the $492.5 billion market by 2031. Both sports and gaming have long relied on data and analytics to drive success.  Just as limited resources in sports led to the rise of data-driven strategies, as famously chronicled in Michael Lewis’s Moneyball, the gaming […]

Gain insights into consumer preferences for Costco, Target, and Walmart via Google Ratings & Reviews Data. So much data is available on the World Wide Web that you can easily pick the kind of information you want and, for the sake of all stakeholders involved, use it to reinforce your own gut feeling and build […]

Glassdoor Data offers a detailed look into organizational culture by analyzing employee reviews and ratings. This data provides insights into company dynamics, regional trends, and the impact of major events, helping businesses improve employee satisfaction and cultural alignment. Netflix’s culture deck, crafted by Reed Hastings, champions employee autonomy and creativity, even offering unlimited vacations as […]

Did you know that in just the past two years, over 90% of the world’s data has been generated? (Source: Statista)  This data explosion is mind-boggling for businesses as there is too much information available but extracting actionable insights from it remains an endless struggle.  In the Zettabyte era, what’s more complicated is the journey […]

Ever wondered who’s scrolling through the internet at 3 am? Believe it or not, nearly half of all web traffic isn’t human – it’s bots! (Source: Imperva) These bots encompass both web crawlers and web scrapers.  In short, web crawlers are bots that discover new URLs or links on the web, while web scrapers are […]

For those who know to use it right, web data is plain kinetic energy. Data sets you free.  Your sales figures have significantly increased compared to last year. So, all is well and good. Or, is it?  What if your competition is recording 50 times your turnover, and you don’t even know about it?  The […]

Q: Which of these is true? A. Data is an investment. B. Data is an enterprise asset. C. Data is a product. The correct answer is secret option D. All of the above. You might think, “I can see how investing in data can drive better decisions. And as an enterprise asset, data is at […]

Have you ever wondered how Sherlock Holmes solved crimes? How businesses come up with ideas and decide on launching new products or upgrading their service? The answer lies in logical reasoning, and today we will learn how Big Data plays a crucial role in this process. Everything we do online generates data, the zettabytes of […]

Have you ever stumbled upon the answer you desperately needed while rummaging through your messy desk, or maybe found the perfect recipe hiding in the back of a dusty cookbook? Believe it or not, even groundbreaking scientific discoveries can happen by accident! Take Alexander Fleming, for instance. In 1928, upon returning from vacation, he found […]

Did you know that Zillow, the leading online real estate and rental marketplace has a database of over 100 million homes in the US?  This number continues to grow as the pioneers have been leveraging Big Data and data science since its inception in 2006.  Zillow has always been at the forefront of using large […]

Did you know that Netflix – the biggest online streaming service that produces and releases top movies and TV shows (you know, Stranger Things & Squid Game) owes its success to Big Data?  Their customer retention rate is 93%, the highest benchmark in the industry.  Surely, you’ve glimpsed the term “Big Data” thrown in some […]

Richard Dawkins’ concept of the “replicator” in his book “The Selfish Gene” provides a fascinating lens through which we can view the rise of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). In the book, Dawkins argues that genes, not organisms, are the true “replicators” in evolution. These self-replicating molecules carry the instructions for building and maintaining life. They […]

What comes to your mind when I say think of a detective?  A sharp mind, a piercing gaze that misses nothing, a sharp long nose, a smoke pipe always resting in his mouth, and a relentless pursuit of truth.  A man who stands out for his outstanding investigation skills.  Yes, you’re right. It’s Sherlock Holmes! […]

The new era of RPA- a shift from manual hard work to automated smart work in business.  RPA is the process of automating routine and repetitive tasks in business operations. Robotic Process Automation uses technology that is steered by business logic and structured inputs. People might mistake it for a robot doing their mundane jobs […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has flourished into a rapidly evolving domain of computer systems that can function perfectly in tasks that need human intelligence. Statistics claim that the market volume for AI is projected to reach $738.80 billion by 2030. This essentially means that there is a growing demand for AI-related services, leading to an expansion […]

Discover the key differences between cloud and local data extraction methods. Learn how Grepsr can be your guiding star in the world of web scraping.

In a world where data reigns supreme, the ability to make sense of the overwhelming volume of information is nothing short of a superpower. Harnessing the power of data visualization in Python is a superpower in itself. From interactive charts and graphs to immersive dashboards, visualization helps businesses and individuals gain insights from data.  But […]

“Why the cockpit?”, you may wonder. In an airplane, we know that the cockpit contains a clear dashboard with intricate buttons and metrics that help the pilot navigate and control the aircraft. Similarly, with data visualization, you can monitor performance, compare with benchmarks, identify trends, and make informed decisions that keep your business on the […]

In this tutorial, you will learn what web scraping is and how you can do it using PHP. We will extract the top 250 highest-rated IMDB movies using PHP. By the end of this article, you will have sound knowledge to perform web scraping with PHP and understand the limitation of large-scale data acquisition and […]

Our growth and achievements of the past year, and reasons to get excited in 2022

Objectivity vs subjectivity The stories we hear as children have a way of mirroring the realities of everyday existence, unlike many things we experience as adults. An old folk tale from India is one of those stories. It goes something like this: A group of blind men goes to an elephant to find out its […]

Never let bad data hurt your brand reputation again — get Grepsr’s expertise to ensure the highest data quality

An unconventional format — PDF, XML or JSON — is just as important a data source as a web page.

Data scraping is the technological process of extracting available web data in a structured format. More businesses globally are realizing the usefulness and potential of big data, and migrating towards data-driven decision-making. As a result, there’s been a huge rise in demand in recent years for tools and services offering data for businesses via Data […]

A brief look at Grepsr's achievements in data extraction and industry reach in 2020, and a glimpse into 2021 plans.

Finding the appropriate data warehousing and Business Intelligence (BI) platforms that can understand and address your business concerns, priorities, and needs is a daunting task. Specifically, the ones that can have cohesive approaches in generating and deploying your data