Articles tagged "data-collection"

Proxies & Web Scraping

From Hoarding Shame to Data Gold: Mastering Proxies for Scraping

That 'humble setup' of 50k files isn't shame—it's potential. This guide transforms data hoarding into professional web scraping with proxies, automation, and ethical collection strategies for 2026.

10 min read | Jan 05, 2026

Programming & Development

The Rise and Fall of robots.txt: Why the Web's Gentlemen's Agreement is Failing

For three decades, robots.txt served as the web's polite request system. But in 2025, AI companies are treating it as optional. This isn't just about technical compliance—it's about the fundamental relationship between content creators and the entities that profit from their work.

12 min read | Dec 31, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

The Ultimate Guide to Proxies for Web Scraping in 2025

A comprehensive guide to choosing and using proxies for web scraping in 2025. Learn the differences between residential and datacenter proxies, how to avoid detection, and build a reliable scraping infrastructure.

11 min read | Dec 30, 2025