Shopify Store Competitors Scraper Actor Documentation ## Overview The Shopify Store Competitors Scraper allows you to identify and analyze competitors of a given Shopify store. By providing a store URL and specifying the number of competitors to retrieve, this actor returns detailed data about competing stores, including traffic metrics, rankings, and categories. --- ## Features - Competitor Identification: Discover competitors based on similar traffic, category, and audience. - Detailed Insights: Retrieve metadata like employee range, year founded, and monthly visits. - Customizable Output: Set the number of competitors to retrieve. - Global Rankings: Get information on global and category-specific rankings. --- ## Use Cases - Market Research: Analyze competitors in the same niche. - SEO Optimization: Benchmark your store’s performance against competitors. - Business Strategy: Identify potential partnerships or market gaps. - Competitive Analysis: Understand traffic trends and top competitors. --- ## Input Parameters The actor accepts the following input parameters: | Parameter Name | Type | Description | |----------------|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | url | String | The URL of the Shopify store to analyze. Example: https://www.tentree.com/. | | limit | Number | The maximum number of competitors to retrieve. Default is 10. | #### Example Input javascript const { url = 'https://www.tentree.com/', limit = 5 } = input; --- ## Output The actor returns a JSON array containing detailed information about competitors. ### Example Output json [ { "domainName": "foresthistory", "image": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=foresthistory.org&t=0&s=1&h=4c327ec8f400f918a7123be562bf6a043d9856d4c8951b8c8582a2edc2054189", "icon": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=foresthistory.org&t=2&s=1&h=4c327ec8f400f918a7123be562bf6a043d9856d4c8951b8c8582a2edc2054189", "imageLarge": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=foresthistory.org&t=1&s=1&h=4c327ec8f400f918a7123be562bf6a043d9856d4c8951b8c8582a2edc2054189", "title": "forest history society - by understanding our past, we shape our future.", "domain": "foresthistory", "isSubDomain": false, "yearFounded": "1946", "employeeRange": "10 - 50", "monthlyVisits": 22567.620270964282, "rankings": { "globalRanking": 1318518, "highestTrafficCountryRanking": 333109, "categoryRanking": 77258 }, "category": "Science_and_Education", "url": "https://foresthistory.org" }, { "domainName": "theworldcounts", "image": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=theworldcounts.com&t=0&s=1&h=910615afe06b6a1b03faca888f6371860aad30a4c446d8711d3a2205b83198ac", "icon": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=theworldcounts.com&t=2&s=1&h=910615afe06b6a1b03faca888f6371860aad30a4c446d8711d3a2205b83198ac", "imageLarge": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=theworldcounts.com&t=1&s=1&h=910615afe06b6a1b03faca888f6371860aad30a4c446d8711d3a2205b83198ac", "title": "watch our world's social and environmental challenges", "domain": "theworldcounts", "isSubDomain": false, "yearFounded": "", "employeeRange": "0 - 10", "monthlyVisits": 207343.5354245177, "rankings": { "globalRanking": 243831, "highestTrafficCountryRanking": 203414, "categoryRanking": 17255 }, "category": "Science_and_Education", "url": "https://theworldcounts.com" }, { "domainName": "themysteriousworld", "image": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=themysteriousworld.com&t=0&s=1&h=d990fc5dfa051968dc180eb75c03646377fcc7105a51689b6f1b87438c122297", "icon": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=themysteriousworld.com&t=2&s=1&h=d990fc5dfa051968dc180eb75c03646377fcc7105a51689b6f1b87438c122297", "imageLarge": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/image?url=themysteriousworld.com&t=1&s=1&h=d990fc5dfa051968dc180eb75c03646377fcc7105a51689b6f1b87438c122297", "title": "the mysterious world - know the unknown", "domain": "themysteriousworld", "isSubDomain": false, "yearFounded": "", "employeeRange": "10 - 50", "monthlyVisits": 10538.621787587643, "rankings": { "globalRanking": 2787726, "highestTrafficCountryRanking": 1133137, "categoryRanking": 136921 }, "category": "Science_and_Education", "url": "https://themysteriousworld.com" } ] --- ## How to Use 1. Set Up Input: Provide the url of the Shopify store and the desired limit for the number of competitors. 2. Run the Actor: Execute the actor with your input parameters. 3. Analyze Results: Review competitor data, including rankings, traffic, and category information. --- ## FAQs 1. Q: Can I retrieve competitors from non-Shopify stores? A: No, this actor is designed specifically for Shopify-based stores. 2. Q: What happens if the store has fewer competitors than the limit? A: The actor returns all available competitors. 3. Q: Are rankings based on global or regional data? A: Rankings include global rankings, category-specific rankings, and highest traffic country rankings. 4. Q: How is monthly traffic calculated? A: Monthly visits are estimated based on data from SimilarWeb. 5. Q: Can I filter competitors by category? A: No, filtering by category is not directly supported, but the category is included in the output. 6. Q: Is there a limit on the number of competitors I can retrieve? A: The maximum limit is defined by the input parameter you provide. 7. Q: Are subdomains included in the results? A: Subdomains are identified and excluded unless they act as standalone stores. 8. Q: How are images and icons sourced? A: Images and icons are sourced from the competitor’s metadata and SimilarWeb APIs. --- ## SEO and Strategic Benefits - Benchmark Performance: Compare rankings and traffic against competitors. - Identify Trends: Monitor popular categories and competitor growth. - Optimize Targeting: Understand your niche and adapt strategies accordingly. --- Leverage the Shopify Store Competitors Scraper to stay ahead of the competition! 🚀