Guru Jobs Freelancer Scraper

Overview

This Apify actor scrapes freelancer service listings from Guru.com based on keyword searches. It returns structured data for each freelancer, useful for market research, lead generation, or competitive analysis.

Key Features

• Searches Guru.com using custom keyword queries
• Extracts detailed freelancer profiles and service listings
• Handles multiple search terms in a single run
• Uses Apify Proxy by default to avoid blocking
• Returns structured JSON data with consistent fields

How to Use

Run the actor with a JSON input configuration. The actor will search Guru.com for each keyword in your queries array and return the corresponding freelancer listings.

Input

Provide input as a JSON object. Here's the required structure:

{
  "item_limit": 30,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": []
  },
  "queries": ["Wordpress", "React"]
}

Input Fields:
- item_limit (integer, required): Maximum number of listings to return per query
- proxyConfiguration (object, required): Apify Proxy settings (recommended to keep enabled)
- queries (array of strings, required): Search keywords to look up on Guru.com

Output

The actor outputs an array of freelancer objects. Each object contains:

Core Identifiers:
- query: The search term that found this listing
- guru_id: Unique freelancer identifier
- name: Freelancer or company name
- profile_url: Direct link to the Guru.com profile

Profile Details:
- location: Geographic location
- membership_level: Guru.com membership tier
- earnings: Reported yearly earnings
- feedback: Percentage feedback score
- rates: Hourly rate and starting package price

Service Information:
- service_title: Title of the offered service
- service_url: Link to the specific service page
- description: Service description text
- skills: Array of advertised skills
- skill_categories: Broader skill classifications

Additional Data:
- avatar_image: Profile image URL
- service_image: Service listing image URL
- portfolio_ids: Array of portfolio item identifiers
- portfolio_count / service_count: Count metrics
- feedback_reviews: Number of reviews
- whatsapp_connect_allowed: WhatsApp availability flag

Usage Tips

• Use specific keywords related to your niche (e.g., "Shopify", "SEO", "Laravel")
• Set item_limit between 20-50 for reasonable processing times
• Keep Apify Proxy enabled to prevent blocks during scraping
• Combine multiple related keywords in the queries array for broader coverage

Support

For issues, custom modifications, or feature requests:
- Email: support@getdataforme.com
- Contact Form: https://getdataforme.com/contact

When contacting support, use a descriptive subject line like:
- [Guru Scraper Support] Issue with Query
- [Feature Request] Add Portfolio Count