Using Real-Time Public Data for Competitive Advantage in Travel Industry

An action chain of processes and solutions for public web data collection in the travel industry.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2023-06-02

1 min read

How to Parse XML in Python

Check this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to parse XML data in Python, what libraries you should use, how to handle invalid XML, and more.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2023-06-02

6 min read

Oxylabs Webinar: AI and Web Scraping - The Unstoppable Duo for Web Data Collection

Watch Oxylabs Webinar and find out how AI is becoming an essential part of web scraping.

Danielius Radavicius

2023-05-31

2 min read

Mobile Proxies Quick Start Guide

Kickstart your journey with this Mobile Proxies guide. Learn about the features, pricing plans, query formation, and much more.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-05-31

3 min read

“Project 4β” Teams Up with a Nonprofit #SRNT

"4β" established a new partnership with #SRNT - a nonprofit Crisis Aide platform, that aims to can provide real-time support and assistance for individuals facing difficult life situations.

Gabija Birgile

2023-05-24

2 min read

How to Use cURL with REST API

A detailed yet clear step-by-step tutorial on using cURL with REST API. Check it out and implement the gathered insights to future projects.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2023-05-16

4 min read

Oxylabs Webinar: Driving E-Commerce Success Through Pricing Data - Are You Getting It Right?

Watch Oxylabs webinar on-demand to make sure you get all the needed insights to step into the e-commerce data collection confidently.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2023-05-10

2 min read

"Project 4β" Partners With Debunk.org to Counter Disinformation

The partnership between "Project 4β"and Debunk.org will provide the organization with Oxylabs' cutting-edge web scraping technology and expertise to combat false information online on a pro-bono basis. 

Gabija Birgile

2023-05-10

2 min read

Python Syntax Errors: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Learn how to understand, avoid, and solve Python syntax errors by following this in-depth guide.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-05-08

9 min read

What Are Web Snapshots and How Do They Work?

Explore web page snapshots, their functionalities, benefits, and various use cases.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-05-05

4 min read

Meet Us At AI & Big Data Expo

Join Oxylabs at the heart of Silicon Valley for countless learning and networking opportunities at AI & Big Data Expo in Santa Clara.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-05-04

2 min read

Best Integration Methods Inside Out

Need help deciding what integration method to use? Check this article to learn about primary Web Scraper API integration methods, their key advantages, and some helpful tips.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2023-05-02

5 min read

What Is Data as a Service (DaaS) & How It Helps

Learn what Data as a Service (DaaS) is, how it works, what role it plays in business development, and what to consider when choosing your own DaaS provider.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2023-04-28

5 min read

Structured vs. Unstructured Data: Definition, Characteristics, and Comparison

Read our in-depth guide, where we compare structured and unstructured data, identifying each types’ pros, cons, use cases, and more.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-04-13

5 min read

Web Unblocker Quick Start Guide

Discover the essentials of Web Unblocker and learn how to get started with it.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-04-06

2 min read

Oxylabs Featured in Raconteur “Future of Data and AI” Special Report

Oxylabs has been featured in a special report, created by the Raconteur as an important asset to the global AI and data industry. Check out the post to read the report.

Adomas Sulcas

2023-04-04

1 min read

Best Programming Languages for Effective Web Scraping

See the various popular languages used in public web scraping operations and determine each's strengths and limitations.

Danielius Radavicius

2023-03-31

7 min read

Dedicated IP vs Shared IP

When it comes to hiding your identity online, using proxies is a great way to stay anonymous and keep your real IP address hidden. In this article, you’ll get an answer to the question, why dedicated proxies are usually better than shared ones.

Gabija Fatėnaitė

2023-03-29

4 min read

How to Make Web Scraping Faster – Python Tutorial

Read this article where we discuss a few useful ways of making public data collection faster as well as provide sample codes that you can implement in your scraping activities.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2023-03-29

6 min read

Scraping Experts: Bypassing Sophisticated Anti-Bot Systems

The latest Scraping Experts lesson on sophisticated anti-bot systems and how to sucessfully bypass them.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-03-27

2 min read

What is ELT, and How Does It Differ From ETL?

Read this article to learn the ins and outs of the Extract, Load, and Transform process.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-03-23

5 min read

Web Scraping with Scrapy: Python Tutorial

This technical tutorial will walk you through the key steps of web scraping with Scrapy.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2023-03-23

5 min read

Automate Recurring Scraping and Parsing Jobs: Scheduler Overview

Automate Recurring Scraping and Parsing Jobs: Scheduler Overview

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-03-20

3 min read

Meet us at the Shoptalk in Las Vegas!

Anticipation is growing as Oxylabs is preparing to attend one of the most significant retail industry events – Shoptalk 2023.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-03-15

2 min read

Web Unblocker Vs Self-Managed Proxies

We gathered great minds and put hundreds of hours to create an advanced AI-powered proxy solution – Web Unblocker! Learn more in this blog post where we compare it with self-managed proxies.

Gabija Fatėnaitė

2023-03-14

4 min read

Oxylabs’ “Project 4β” Partners with The Environmental Protection Department

Oxylabs partners with the Environmental Protection Department of Lithuania through its pro bono initiative “Project 4β”. The Oxylabs team will help tackle the problem of illegal classified ads on Lithuanian websites.

Gabija Birgile

2023-03-10

2 min read

How to Scrape Bing Search Results using Python

See the detailed step-by-step process of how to scrape Bing.

Danielius Radavicius

2023-03-03

4 min read

Oxylabs Co-Founds The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative to Promote Industry Best Practices

Oxylabs becomes one of the co-founding members of The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative, which seeks to establish industry-wide best practices and dialogue

Adomas Sulcas

2023-02-28

2 min read

How AI Is Changing the Web Scraping Landscape

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of how AI and its subfield, machine learning, shape the current trends in web scraping.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2023-02-21

1 min read

Oxylabs Attends Big Data & AI World in London

The beginning of the year is always filled with anticipation and excitement, and this year is no different as we look forward Oxylabs attending Big Data & AI World with a booth and a speaker.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-02-01

2 min read

How to Parse HTML with PyQuery: Python Tutorial

Follow this tutorial to scrape and parse the HTML of a desired website. Learn about the PyQuery library, how to use it in Python, and how it differs from Beautiful Soup.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2023-01-25

4 min read

The Future of Web Scraping and Alternative Data - Predictions for 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, Oxylabs industry experts predict what the future for web scraping and alternative data will look like in the year 2023.

Adomas Sulcas

2023-01-17

2 min read

Playwright vs Selenium: Which One to Choose

Let's discuss Playwright vs Selenium, their relevance to web scraping, and what to remember when picking one for your scraping task.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2023-01-10

6 min read

AI-Driven Web Scraping Companion: Introducing Web Unblocker

Next-Gen Residential Proxies has evolved into Web Unblocker. Find out the core features and functionalities of our newly updated proxy solution.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2023-01-03

2 min read

What is a Private Proxy? [Quick Guide 2024]

A private proxy, also known as dedicated, is a proxy that is used only by one user. It’s not shared with anyone else, so you have full control over how and when this proxy is used.

Lukas Motiejunas

2023-01-01

4 min read

Oxylabs Webinar: Large-Scale Web Scraping - Never Get Blocked Again

Oxylabs hosted a webinar to share the most efficient techniques to unblock public content from the most complex targets. Additionally, we presented how our new proxy solution works.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2022-12-22

1 min read

How Does a Proxy Server Improve Security

Find out the numerous features of proxies and how they improve security.

Danielius Radavicius

2022-12-16

4 min read

What is Browser Automation? Definition and Examples

From routine task automation to web testing, the range of uses is vast. Read all about browser automation, its everyday use cases, its challenges, and how to get started with it.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2022-12-15

6 min read

Scraping Experts: Making the Right Move with Real Estate Monitoring

Scraping Experts share invaluable advice on collecting fresh, robust, and verifiable real estate data.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2022-12-12

2 min read

Oxylabs Recognized with the 2022 Baltic Sustainability Award

Oxylabs was announced a winner at the Baltic Sustainability Awards for its joint pro bono project with the CRA to detect illegal content online with a unique AI-powered web scraping solution.

Gabija Birgile

2022-12-07

2 min read

What Is an Anonymous Proxy?

Have you ever wondered if all proxies are anonymous? Let's find out in this article on different levels of proxy anonymity and anonymous proxy use cases.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2022-12-01

4 min read

What Is a Distorting Proxy & How Does It Work?

Discover all the basics about distorting proxies. Use cases, advantages and drawbacks, and risks of using free distorting proxies.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2022-11-23

5 min read

Oxylabs AI-driven Solution Listed as Baltic Sustainability Awards Finalist

Oxylabs has been recognized in the “Impact” category and is a finalist in the “Social Initiatives” subcategory for its work in fighting illegal content (incl. child sexual abuse and pornography) online.

Gabija Birgile

2022-11-23

2 min read

Scraping Experts: SEO Monitoring for a Thriving Business

New Scraping Experts video lesson on hassle-free SEO monitoring with Python, Celery, and Web Scraper API.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2022-11-16

2 min read

What Is an ETL Pipeline?

ETL stands for extract, transform, and load. It’s an independent three-stage process that moves data from one source(s) to a database and is crucial for modern day anlysis.

Danielius Radavicius

2022-10-14

5 min read

Free White Paper: Alternative Data Defines Competition in the US & UK Ecommerce Sectors

Read our whitepaper that outlines the results of a US & UK decision maker survey on the usage of alternative data and web scraping in their daily operations

Adomas Sulcas

2022-10-11

1 min read

Screen Scraping: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Find out what screen scraping is and how it works. Learn the difference between web scraping and screen scraping.

Vytenis Kaubrė

2022-10-03

5 min read

How to Run Python Script as a Service (Windows & Linux)

From Linux daemons to Windows services, this guide will detail the process of setting up Python script as a service in a few simple steps.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2022-09-26

5 min read