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I'm looking for an experienced web scraper to extract detailed data for a business directory. The scraped data will be used for market analysis and business development. Required Data: - Contact Information - Business Ratings - Service Details - Customer Reviews - Images - Links to Website - Social Media Links -any other details Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in web scraping tools and technologies (e.g., Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, Selenium) - Experience with data cleaning and processing - Ability to deliver data in a structured format (e.g., CSV, JSON) - Attention to detail and accuracy - Prior experience with similar projects is a plus Please provide examples of previous work and estimated time for completion.
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Hi, I understand you need detailed business directory data for market analysis and business development, including contacts, ratings, services, reviews, images, website links, social links, and other useful fields. I can build a Python scraper using Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, or Selenium depending on the site structure, then clean the data and deliver it in CSV or JSON with clear columns and proper formatting. I will also check duplicates, missing fields, broken links, and keep the output easy to use for your team. I have worked on similar directory scraping tasks where accuracy and clean data were more important than just collecting bulk records. Can you please share the target directory website, the number of records you need, and your preferred output format? Best regards,
$750 CAD in 17 days
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I can build a robust Python scraping engine to extract the detailed business directory data you need for your market analysis. My backend expertise centers on Python and PostgreSQL, making it the perfect foundation for handling complex, large-scale data extraction and structuring the output cleanly into CSV or JSON formats. I will use tools like Scrapy and Selenium to navigate the directories and reliably extract all required fields, including contact information, dynamic customer reviews, ratings, service details, and media links. Because I build deterministic data engines for high-stakes environments, I ensure the data cleaning and processing phases are incredibly accurate, leaving you with ready-to-use business intelligence. My workflows adhere strictly to BASE44 technology standards to guarantee reliable performance against rate limits, and I will include the official BASE44 logo in the project documentation. Depending on the specific target site, I can deliver the structured data and the scraping script within 3 to 5 days. You can review my complete Python and data engineering portfolio here: freelancer.com/u/microlent Best, Rajesh
$499 CAD in 30 days
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HI there i am scraping expert i am able to scrap all information for you so please contact me, thank you
$250 CAD in 1 day
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i can scrape full business directory data with reviews, ratings, images, and social links. clean structured output assured. ready to provide quick sample.
$250 CAD in 2 days
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I'm skilled web scraper with about 15 years of experience. My speciality is collecting data from large sites like Amazon, Tripadvisor, Yelp, Booking, Google Maps, LastFM, Goodreads, IMDB and others and this includes reviews/ratings too. My rating in Freelancer.com is the proof of the quality of my work. With me you don't need to worry about the scraping process. You just can get your clean and correct output data in format you want.
$250 CAD in 7 days
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Hi I have expertise in Web Scraping and can provide you required data for all businesses listed on your targeted directory website, as an organized CSV/JSON dataset. I'm available to discuss details in chat and can start right away. Abdul H.
$250 CAD in 2 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you're looking to scrape detailed data for a business directory. This task involves not just data extraction but ensuring the system can handle various complexities while maintaining accuracy. What usually matters most here is the reliability of the scraper and how it manages potential site changes or blocks. A common issue in systems like this is handling pagination and dynamic content effectively, which can complicate the scraping process. Looks straightforward initially, but ensuring the data is up-to-date and well-structured for your needs adds layers to the challenge. My approach would involve using Python with Scrapy for its efficiency and scalability. I’d structure the scraper to include error handling and logging to catch issues early. This ensures maintainability and allows for easy modifications if the data source changes in the future. I've built similar scraping solutions that required intricate handling of data from various sources, ensuring both performance and stability. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific data points are you looking to extract from the directory? Q2 – Are there any particular sites you expect the scraper to work with? Q3 – Do you have a preferred format for the extracted data? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$500 CAD in 3 days
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Hi, I can help you build a comprehensive and well-structured business directory database with high accuracy and scalable scraping workflows. I have 10+ years of experience in Python web scraping and data extraction using Scrapy, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, Playwright, and custom automation scripts. I’ve worked on large-scale directory and lead-generation projects involving contact extraction, reviews, ratings, business metadata, images, and social media links. **What I can extract:** * Business names and categories * Contact information (phone, email, address) * Ratings and customer reviews * Service descriptions and business details * Website and social media links * Images/logos where available * Additional metadata relevant to your analysis I’ve completed similar large-scale scraping and business data collection projects for market research and lead generation, including directory scraping, mapping business details, and extracting structured datasets from complex websites. I focus heavily on accuracy, consistency, and clean output formatting so the final dataset is immediately usable for analysis and business development. Once you share the target website(s) and approximate volume, I can provide an accurate timeline and scraping strategy. Best regards
$500 CAD in 1 day
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Hi there, I will build a scraper that extracts contact info, ratings, service details, reviews, images, website links, and social media profiles — all delivered in clean, structured CSV and JSON formats ready for your analysis. For directory scraping at scale, I will implement rotating proxies and adaptive request throttling to avoid IP blocks, plus a deduplication layer that merges entries when the same business appears under slightly different names or addresses. This keeps your dataset accurate without manual cleanup. Questions: 1) Which specific directory platforms are you targeting — Yelp, Google Maps, Yellow Pages, or others? 2) Roughly how many business listings do you need scraped across these sources? Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
$284 CAD in 10 days
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Hello, I am able to provide you a comprehensive list of business leads from Canada and USA. Pls contact me inbox so that I can show you samples. I have been working on B2B lead sourcing projects for the last 12 years. Thanks.
$250 CAD in 1 day
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Hi I can scrape and structure business directory data including contact details, ratings, services, reviews, images, website links, social links, and other useful fields for market analysis. The main technical challenge is extracting accurate data from mixed page layouts while avoiding duplicates, broken records, missing fields, and messy formatting. I have experience with Python, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium, Playwright, proxy/session handling, data parsing, cleaning, deduplication, and exporting clean CSV/JSON datasets. I would build the scraper to collect the required fields, normalize phone numbers/emails/URLs, validate records, and deliver the final data in a structured format ready for analysis. I can also include clear notes on scraped fields, data quality issues, and any source limitations found during extraction. Thanks, Hercules
$500 CAD in 7 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a reliable web scraping solution to extract comprehensive business-directory data for market analysis and business development purposes. I am confident I can build a structured scraping workflow that captures detailed business information accurately while delivering clean, analysis-ready datasets. My approach will be to use Python-based scraping tools such as BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium depending on the complexity and anti-bot protections of the target websites. I will extract business contact information, ratings, service details, customer reviews, images, website URLs, social media links, and any additional relevant metadata available on the listings. After collection, the data will be cleaned, deduplicated, normalized, and structured into CSV or JSON format for easy downstream analysis or CRM import. Where required, I can also implement pagination handling, dynamic-content scraping, proxy rotation, and error logging to ensure stable extraction across larger datasets. Approximately how many websites or total business listings need to be scraped, and are the target directories public-access sites or do any require account login/authentication? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa.
$250 CAD in 1 day
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Hi, I well understand your requirements of comprehensive business directory scraping with contact info, ratings, reviews and images and it is achievable. I'm an experienced Python Web Scraper and I will use Beautiful Soup and Selenium to extract all required data fields including social media links and deliver in CSV format with proper data cleaning. I can also handle dynamic content and pagination for large directories and provide a sample output before full extraction. ✔ Two Queries: 1. What is the target directory URL? 2. How many records need extraction? Note: I'm ready to start right now with scraping setup, data extraction and CSV delivery for your business directory. Please let me know a good time to connect so we can discuss the data structure and output format. Warm regards, Yogesh
$400 CAD in 7 days
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Hello! I will create a PHP script to scrape data you need Please provide the details I have extensive experience in writing PHP scripts for data scraping Please see my reviews for reference.
$350 CAD in 3 days
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Hi, I can help scrape and structure detailed business directory data for your market analysis and business development needs. I have experience with: • Web scraping using Python, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium • Extracting contact info, ratings, reviews, service details, images, websites, and social links • Handling pagination, dynamic websites, and large datasets • Data cleaning, validation, and formatting into CSV or JSON • Delivering organized and accurate datasets ready for analysis I focus on clean extraction, accuracy, and scalable scraping workflows for business intelligence projects. Best regards, Muhammad Usman
$650 CAD in 2 days
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Hello, I can support you with comprehensive business directory scraping for market analysis and business development use cases. I have strong experience building scalable scraping workflows using tools like BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium depending on the site structure and anti-bot measures. I can extract structured datasets including contact details, ratings, service information, reviews, images, website URLs, and social media links with high accuracy. I also handle data cleaning, deduplication, and formatting into CSV or JSON for immediate use in analytics or CRM systems. My focus is on clean, reliable, and well-structured outputs that are easy to integrate into your workflow. I can also ensure the scraping process is efficient and compliant with site limitations where applicable. Estimated completion time depends on scope, but I can start immediately after reviewing the target sources. Warm regards, Harpreet Singh
$250 CAD in 5 days
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Hello, I understand you need to build a clean, structured dataset from a business directory. This involves more than just grabbing text; it requires systematically navigating the site, extracting varied data points like contact info, reviews, and social links, and then processing it all into a usable format for your market analysis workflows. Technical approach: - We'll develop a robust scraper using a Python stack (Scrapy/Selenium), tailored to the target site's structure. - The crawler will incorporate proxy rotation and intelligent request delays to ensure reliable extraction and avoid blocks. - Data will pass through a cleaning and normalization stage to ensure consistency before being structured into your desired CSV or JSON format. Core modules: - **Crawler Engine:** Navigates the directory structure, handles pagination, and processes individual business profiles. - **Extraction Logic:** Parses the page source to precisely capture all required fields, including text, images, and links. - **Data Processor:** Cleans the raw scraped data (e.g., standardizing formats) and structures the final, analysis-ready file. Implementation strategy: First, we'll analyze the target directory and scrape a small sample for your review to validate the data fields. Once approved, we will execute the full scrape, perform a quality check on the output, and deliver the final, clean dataset. Regards, Rohit
$416 CAD in 5 days
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I can help you. To ensure a clean dataset from a high-traffic business directory, I will implement a Scrapy-based architecture capable of handling deep pagination and nested data like reviews and service lists. I’ll use residential proxies and headless browser integration (Playwright or Selenium) to bypass anti-bot measures like Cloudflare or IP rate-limiting. My approach focuses on data normalization—ensuring social media links are validated and images are mapped correctly to business IDs—so the final CSV or JSON is ready for immediate market analysis without further cleaning.
$750 CAD in 7 days
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Hello! I am a US-based senior software engineer with extensive experience in web scraping and data extraction. I've read your project description carefully and understand the importance of obtaining detailed and accurate data for your business directory. With about 15 years of expertise in Python, Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, and Selenium, I have the skills required to ensure a successful outcome. To give you an idea of my experience, I've previously worked on similar scraping projects, including an e-commerce directory, a localized business listing site, and a service provider database, all tailored for user engagement and data accuracy. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. What specific data points are you looking to extract from the directory? 2. Are there any particular websites or platforms you want me to focus on for scraping, or do you have a specific list in mind? 3. What is your preferred timeline for completing this project? I believe in clear communication and structured milestones, which are crucial for delivering quality work. Let's connect to discuss your project in more detail and ensure I can meet your expectations. Looking forward to your response! Best, James Zappi
$500 CAD in 3 days
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Dear Client, Hello dear! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, and I’m excited to partner with you & I can dive into your project immediately. I have rich experience in web scraping, data extraction pipelines, and building structured business intelligence datasets for market research and lead generation. I understand you need a reliable scraper to collect detailed business directory data including contact information, ratings, services, reviews, images, website links, and social media profiles, then deliver it in a clean, structured format suitable for analysis. I can build a robust scraping system with proper pagination handling, anti-blocking techniques, and data cleaning to ensure accuracy and consistency. I am skilled in Python, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium, data processing, CSV/JSON pipelines, and large-scale data extraction automation. I’m ready to start immediately and would be happy to discuss target sources and dataset structure. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
$250 CAD in 5 days
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