Collect Business Directory Data

Dec. 14, 2008 - PRLog -- One of the most popular ways to scrape the web for information is through a web spider, also commonly known as a web crawler or web robot. These packages of codes are designed to do a number of functions, but are defined by the methodical pattern in which they crawl the web, picking up information. This information can be any number of things, specified by the user, and makes the crawler an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to collect any large amount of information. In this article, we’ll take a look at how crawlers can help you collect business directory data, as well as some helpful tips to keep in mind while using web crawlers.

A web spider can be instructed to do a number of things. They can perform maintenance on web sites by accessing and viewing links and images, and repairing broken ones. They can collect client information and generate leads by picking up e-mail addresses, phone and fax numbers, and accessing profile pages. They can even gauge competition’s websites by collecting pricing and product information. Search engines use them to index web pages for easy browsing. To collect business directory data, all one must do is set the crawler to do so before having it access the web. They can be set to record and index certain types of data, like text or images, or certain fields, such as names and addresses.

The obvious benefit of having a spider collect business directory data is that you don’t have to. They are fully automated, independent programs and can create huge indices of information without you having to lift a finger. They also automatically convert information into a form readable by the user, so that it can be entered into spreadsheets and graphs more easily. This can help you figure out on which sites to advertise to a certain demographic, which sites support the most potential clients, as well as providing useful information on competitor products.

Keep in mind that when you are using a spider to collect business directory data, you are responsible for its crawling behavior. A well-behaved spider announces itself when crawling a website and follows instructions from the website like those in robots.txt. Having a poorly-behaved spider can get you in serious trouble through violations of use when using information it has collected, and through privacy policies it may violate if it ignores or tricks websites and is caught doing so.

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