Blog about web scraping, automation and robots.
Google recently introduced a major change to Google Maps that is quietly breaking many scraping tools and APIs. If your system suddenly stopped returning review counts, pricing information, menu links, review breakdown charts, or popular times data — you are likely hitting Google’s new “Limited View” mode.
In 2025 scraping is no longer just CSS selectors and cron jobs. Modern pipelines combine AI/ML, vision, semantic extraction, robust anti-block strategies, compliant access agreements, and event-driven delivery so analysts get meaningful, timely intelligence — not raw HTML dumps.
A practical, non-technical but comprehensive guide for marketers, agencies, and local businesses — how to extract reliable business leads from Google Maps using a modern extractor, validate them, and turn them into outreach-ready lists.
One common annoyance for users is that antivirus software sometimes blocks automation tools or shows warnings while they run. This article explains why this happens (it affects more than just Botsol), and provides practical steps to prevent interruptions.
A practical, non-technical guide to extract business listings, contacts, and emails from Google Maps and export them to CSV or JSON. Ideal for marketers, researchers, and local businesses.
A complete, non-technical workflow to search Google Maps, extract business listings, and export clean CSV or JSON files ready for CRM import or automation.
A practical, non-technical guide for marketers and sales teams: target the right businesses on Google Maps, extract clean contact data, validate and import to your CRM — fast.
The digital world is a goldmine of information, but extracting valuable data has become increasingly complex. Websites are more dynamic, anti-bot measures are more sophisticated, and the sheer volume of data is overwhelming. This blog post delves into the evolving challenges of web scraping and how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and specialized web scraping services are becoming indispensable for businesses seeking reliable data intelligence.
Data is the new currency, businesses that can efficiently collect, process, and analyze vast amounts of information gain a significant competitive edge. This is where the power of advanced browser automation, combined with intelligent AI capabilities, is revolutionizing how companies approach data intelligence and drive sustainable growth.
Google Maps Reviews are user-generated ratings and feedback that provide insights into various businesses, services, and locations listed on Google Maps. They serve as a valuable resource for potential customers seeking information about their experiences with specific establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and other local attractions.