How to Build a Web Scraper?

If you’re considering starting web scraping for your business, this article is what you need. Learn the necessary steps of building a web scraper in Python or JavaScript programming languages. You will also find out the most common web scraping challenges and how to deal with them.

Iveta Liupševičė

2026-06-04

12 min read

We’re Heading to AI Engineer World’s Fair 2026

Join us for live demos, expert talks, networking activities, and discover Oxylabs' fast-adapting infrastructure for collecting web data at scale.

Iveta Liupševičė

2026-06-04

2 min read

Datacenter Proxies Quick Start Guide

Keen to find out all things about Oxylabs Datacenter Proxies? You’ve come to the right place. This quick start guide will provide all the information you need to get up and running. Let’s get started!

Augustas Pelakauskas

2026-06-01

4 min read

What is a Rotating IP Address and How to Rotate it?

Rotating IP addresses is a widely used practice where assigned IP addresses are distributed to a device at random or at scheduled intervals. Learn more about rotating IP addresses and how it can benefit you and your business when web scraping.

Lukas Motiejunas

2026-06-01

5 min read

Web Scraping With Scala: Step-by-Step Tutorial 2026

Learn Scala web scraping step by step. Use jsoup and Scala Scraper to fetch pages, extract data, handle JavaScript, and export results to CSV.

Agnė Matusevičiūtė

2026-05-29

13 min read

Let’s Connect at SuperAI 2026 in Singapore

Oxylabs is heading to SuperAI 2026 with live demos, knowledge-exchange sessions, and scalable web data solutions built for modern AI systems.

Donata Norkūnaitė

2026-05-27

2 min read

OxyCon® 2026: The Web Scraping Conference Returns

Registration is now open for our annual online conference on web scraping, covering data collection strategies, scaling challenges, the latest tools and trends, and real-world use cases. Free to attend!

Donata Norkūnaitė

2026-05-27

2 min read

14 Best Web Scraping Tools in 2026 (Pricing, Pros, Cons, Comparisons)

We tested and compared 14 web scraping tools for 2026, including Oxylabs, ScrapingBee, and Decodo. Here's everything you need to make the right choice.

Akvilė Lūžaitė

2026-05-25

15 min read

What Is Data Grounding in AI? A Complete Guide

In this this blog, you will learn what data grounding is, why it matters, and the techniques you can use to ground LLMs in your own workflows.

Shinthiya Nowsain Promi

2026-05-22

6 min read

Laravel Web Scraper: How to Build One with PHP

In this article, you will learn how to build a Laravel web scraper with PHP step-by-step, using Symfony, Artisan, and Eloquent.

Dovydas Vėsa

2026-05-15

8 min read

Faster Connections, Reliable Access: Introducing HTTP/3 Protocol Support

Learn more about our new HTTP/3 protocol support for Residential Proxies and Mobile Proxies.

Shinthiya Nowsain Promi

2026-05-14

3 min read

What Is a Headless Browser and Where Is It Used?

Find out what is a headless browser, what software engineers use it for, and what browsers are most popular in a headless environment. What limitations do headless browsers have? We cover it here, too.

Adelina Kiskyte

2026-05-13

7 min read

8 Best Web Scraping Services in 2026

The web scraping market changes fast, with new tools and features appearing all the time. This guide breaks down some of today’s leading web scraping services and the key factors to consider when choosing between them.

Donata Norkūnaitė

2026-05-12

8 min read

Reflections from the 2026 International Journalism Festival in Perugia

Key takeaways from International Journalism Festival 2026 in Perugia on data-driven reporting, verification, AI, and the systems that support public-interest journalism.

Narmin Mammadova

2026-05-07

4 min read

Java vs C#: Key Differences that Matter in 2026

Learn how Java and C# compare as programming languages, with a focus on performance, scalability, and real-world use cases. This guide shows where each one fits best and what really matters when choosing the right stack for modern development.

Donata Norkūnaitė

2026-05-07

6 min read

Best Python Web Scraping Libraries

Explore the best Python web scraping library options in 2026. Compare 10 top tools for parsing HTML, scraping dynamic content, and large-scale projects.

Shinthiya Nowsain Promi

2026-05-07

6 min read

Project 4β Impact: How Debunk.org Revealed Scam Ads Impersonating Authorities Across Europe

Oxylabs’ pro bono initiative, Project 4β, partnered with Debunk.org to help expose a large-scale scam ad network impersonating public authorities across Europe.

Narmin Mammadova

2026-05-05

4 min read

Web Scraping in R: A Complete Tutorial for Data Extraction in R

A tutorial that covers the basics of web scraping static and dynamic web pages using R programming language and rvest library.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2026-05-05

11 min read

Public Data Acquisition Solutions for Enterprise: A 2026 Selection Guide

This extensive guide for businesses will help you navigate the modern data acquisition challenges and numerous solutions.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2026-05-04

1 min read