Data Scraping

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Also known as web scraping, it is the procedure of extracting information from a website into a spreadsheet or even a local file on your database or computer. A typical application of data scraping is collection of content, pricing or the contact information from the various internet sources through web scraper. Web scraper is a specialized tool that extracts the data from an online web page. It plays a major role in market research that then aids in content production, decision making and marketing activities.

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