Do you need to screen-scrape web data into your database, spreadsheet or any other application? In just minutes, you can create a simple iMacros solution that does all the web-harvesting and web crawling for you automatically.

Why iMacros is so Popular for Web Scraping:

• iMacros works with every website. Even the most complicated websites that use dialog boxes, frames, Javascript, Flash, Silverlight and AJAX can be automated. Where other software fails, iMacros can automate it.
• Speedy data extraction. Multi-thread up to 50 instances of iMacros at once with complete web crawling support.
• iMacros can be scheduled to run in the background while you work in other programs or during non-work hours.
• iMacros lets you change IP addresses programmatically with full PROXY support.
• After harvesting the web data, you can perform actions on it, transfer it to any application, or use it in another business process. iMacros integrates with every Windows scripting or programming language, so there's no need to learn a new language to work with iMacros.
• iMacros can connect to any database or software application.
• iMacros provides visual recording of all web activities and the extraction macros.
• Full Unicode support. iMacros can extract text in all languages, including Asian languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• iMacros is an application that you can run on your own machine(s), not a hosted service. You have full control over it and it never expires.

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	"We prepare and post over 5,000 lists, totaling 1.5 million properties, for tax sales in the United States each year.  We use the iMacros program to get complete assessor information on the properties involved for our clients.  This entails running the iMacros program almost 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but saves us at least $250,000 dollars a year in data acquisition costs." John Lane, TaxSalesLists.com- More Testimonials

How to use iMacros to save data from Websites:
Web Screen Scraping Demos

Web Data Extraction, Part 1: Content Extraction Wizard
Web Data Extraction, Part 2: Scripting and Extraction Loop
Web Data Extraction, Part 3: Relative Extraction
Web Data Extraction, Part 4: Scripting a Relative Extraction
Video: Extracting Real Estate Data (Provided by TaxSaleLists.com)

	"Within 5 days since I had ever heard of iMacros, 3 days since I started seriously looking at it, and within 1 day of purchase, I have successfully extracted 30 fields across 2 pages from a total of 1,265 accounts and generated a concise, accurate data file that our current vendor was holding hostage for the very small price tag of US$ 15000.  Thanks again for all your help, and kudos on superb product." Garry Petzold, First State Bank of Altus - More Testimonials

More Web Screen Scraping Tips

• iMacros comes with sample web scraping code that includes sample iMacros, scripts and programs with source code that you can easily customize for your own needs.
• Read the Data Extraction Chapter of the iMacros Online Documentation.
• Visit our user forum for discussions about web scraping and data extraction.

iMacros web scraping users also appreciate these features:

• Automating Form Filling
• Handling web browser dialog boxes
• Scripting iMacros with languages like VBS, VB6, VB.NET, VBA, C#, Perl, Java, Javascript, Foxpro, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, and C++
  
  

	"We were given very short notice by an Application Service Provider that they were ceasing operations. We had months' worth of data in the program and they were going to charge us an exorbitant amount to extract 'our' data for us. Rather than submit to this, we scoured the web and found iMacros. I put one of our engineers on the project and within hours he had developed a routine to extract our data from their system. iMacros ran through their system, day and night, for a couple of days and today we have our data without ever having paid any extra fees. Thanks, again, for a great product and great support!" Marvin Stone, New Century Title Company - More Testimonials

80 ways to use iMacros for web scraping:

Below are some sample use cases for iMacros as web data extraction software.
Each represents an actual web scraping project:

1. Extract Amazon pricing data, substract one cent and add it to your online store.
2. Monitor election results.
3. Update internal systems with the latest exchange rates and stock-market quotations.
4. Real Estate Broker providing BPO (Broker Price Opinion) service to asset management companies.
   
5. Monitor gold metal and gold coin prices and automatically update the precious metal prices in Excel sheets to aid decision making.
6. Gather leads from online business directories.
7. iscover product defects by scraping product reviews on message boards and forums.
8. Gather foreclosure listings by zip code, and stay up-to-date on foreclosed properties.
9. Identify private sellers from auto and property websites.
10. Gather search engine rankings.
11. Gather classified ads from many different sites.
12. Extract job board listings from private companies and large job boards.
13. Monitor news sites for keywords.
14. Gather company information from many different directory websites.
15. Gather product catalogs including images and product manuals from wholesalers/ manufacturers websites.
16. Monitor order status from ecommerce portals. See what orders you still need to fulfill, when they were ordered, and all applicable details.
17. Extract top selling information for products on auction websites.
18. Monitor competitor's inventory information.
19. Extract textbook prices (new/used) from top college textbook e-retailers.
20. Verify that distributors are selling products in accordance with contracts (right price, right condition, right quantity).
21. Gather contact information for homes that were recently purchased.
22. Gather medical directories of specialists in every state.
23. Gather political press releases from candidates.
24. Gather bookings for any type of resort, or area.
25. Gather user reviews for any product or service.
26. Gather financial information from any financial website.
27. Gather weekly ads from competitor grocery stores.
28. Monitor blogs for new postings.
29. Gather domain name arbitration decisions and commentary.
30. Gather volcanic activity information.
31. Gather historical weather information.
32. Gather the chemical makeup of compounds from science sites.
33. Check the meta information on pages of a website (description, keywords, page title).
34. Extract element/source code of web pages. Including, but not limited to HTML, JavaScript.
35. Capture search engine local rank for businesses.
36. Capture search engine ad page rank.
37. Monitor commodity prices.
38. Extract information from corporate financial statements.
39. Extract profile information from popular social media websites.
40. Gathering auto part compatibility information (which part goes with which cars).
41. Extract useful information from encyclopedia and journal websites.
42. Extract tourist attraction information.
43. Extract dealer inventory information.
44. Extract top book and movie sales rank from leading ecommerce websites.
45. Automate the process of background checks on individuals.
46. Gather and create industry directories.
47. Create RSS feeds for specific keywords on various websites.
48. Extract bond and stock pricing history.
49. Gather restaurant reviews from major review sites.
50. Gather historical case results from federal law websites.
51. Create a national directory of attorneys.
52. Monitor interest rates for competitor banks and publish data as an RSS Feed.
53. Create an event aggregator websites (concerts, sporting events, etc.).
54. Extract ticket availability from major ticket websites.
55. Extract product images and specification documents.
56. Extract storage shed/rental truck pricing and availability.
57. Perform keyword and PPC research.
58. Extract store location information for major retailers.
59. Monitor web-server availability and status.
60. Gather tire prices from competitors (STS).
61. Gather movie database information.
62. Gather ticket information for, movies, concerts and other events.
63. Gather astronomy database information.
64. Gather nutritional information for certain foods.
65. Gather sports archive information on teams, players, competitors, events, games, etc.
66. Check competitor's shipping rates on major shopping sites.
67. Gather stats for professional sports teams.
68. Check discount information, how many people bought the discount etc. Create discount aggregation sites by extracting discount information from sites such as Groupon.com.
69. Create calling lists for certain stores in your selling region.
70. Track auto auction prices.
71. Collect data for academic research from government statistical websites like the BLS, the Census Bureau, or the CIA world fact book.
72. Track large numbers of packages on a regular basis and have the status sent to your e-mail address in a spreadsheet.
73. Check and log server statuses of MMORPG games.
74. Get up to date and detailed reviews on restaurants or other venues.
75. Use iMacros on twitter to regularly grab tweets about a certain collection or from a specific member.
76. Gather police department contact information.
77. Gather senior living center information for the whole country.
78. Gather grocery items prices and sale information.
79. Gather price, quantity, item name, description, etc., from a supplier's website.
80. Create a master directory of political groups and organizations.