Getting Started with Scrapify
Learn the basics of setting up and using Scrapify for your first web scraping project.
What is Scrapify?
Scrapify is a powerful yet easy-to-use web scraping tool designed to help you extract data from websites without any coding knowledge. In this tutorial, we'll cover the basics of getting started with Scrapify.
Prerequisites
- A Scrapify account (free or paid)
- Google Chrome browser (for the extension)
- Basic understanding of web browsing
Step 1: Create Your Scrapify Account
If you haven't already, sign up for a Scrapify account by visiting the signup page. You can start with a free account which includes:
- Up to 100 page scrapes per month
- Basic data extraction features
- CSV export functionality
Pro Tip
You can upgrade to a premium plan at any time as your scraping needs grow. Premium plans permit you to use more scraping credits and give you access to more advanced features.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Dashboard
After signing in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. This is your command center for all your scraping projects.
The dashboard has the following tabs:
Scrapers
Scrapers extract data from a single page. They are easy to configure and quick to execute. Define what elements to scrape, set up pagination rules, and test your scrapers before deployment.
Crawlers
Crawlers are for extracting data from multiple webpages. They can navigate through websites and deal with pagination.
Datasets
Access and manage all your scraped data. View, filter, and export collected information in various formats including CSV, JSON, and Excel.
Analytics
Graph specific data points to track them over time. Monitor your scraping activities with detailed statistics. Track usage, success rates, and system performance metrics in real-time.
Billing
Manage your subscription plan, and update payment methods.
Settings
View usage statistics and configure export settings.
Step 3: Install the Chrome Extension
In order to configure scrapers and crawlers, you will need the chrome extension:
You can get it from the chrome store here.
Step 4: Scrape Away!
You are now ready to create your first scraper or crawler configuration and start scraping.
What's Next?
Now that you've set up your account and installed the extension, you're ready to start your first data extraction! Check out the following tutorials to continue your journey:
- The Chrome Extension - Master all the features of our browser extension
- Your First Data Extraction - Extract your first dataset from a website