0. Data collection costs too much?
Hello? This is Hashscraper.
'Hashscraper' is a service that provides data collection/analysis services. Our service's feature is to provide easy, convenient, and affordable services.
Recently, there has been an increasing number of inquiries about web data collection/analysis.
Not only do marketers from large companies and data-related department heads inquire, but there has been a significant increase in inquiries from startup CEOs.
The beginning and end of all inquiries are undoubtedly 'cost.'
You want to obtain high-quality data at a low cost, but the specific needs vary greatly!
So today, I will tell you 'ways to collect data cheaply according to the situation or needs'.
1. Using Overseas Websites
Do you speak English by any chance? It's okay if you don't.
Even someone like me who doesn't know a word of English can do it, so you can do it too.
After comparing and analyzing around 20 overseas scraping tools,
'Octoparse' website tool is the cheapest and easiest to use. The reviews from international users are also mostly positive.
(I will also post an article comparing and analyzing overseas scraping tools later)
It is a monthly billing model, and as the amount of data to be collected increases, you can choose a higher billing plan.
The most popular product provides 100 crawlers for $75 per month and allows for 6 simultaneous tasks.
As with most overseas web scraping services, you have to use the tool 'directly.'
Since you have to watch tutorials and learn to collect data, it might be challenging if you are busy or face difficulties due to IP blocking.
UI/UX designed for convenient data collection
It seems suitable for researchers and developers who want to collect data themselves or do a lot of data collection.
If you want sophisticated data collection, there is also an Enterprise product available. (For those who are better in their native language like me, let's go down)
2. Platform of Hidden Talents in Korea: Coupang
I think everyone knows about it.
It's 'Coupang,' where the best experts in the field gather.
Among the services provided by Coupang, there is a 'data collection/analysis' service.
Click on the path 'IT/Programming' - 'Data Analysis/Reports' in the top menu, or search for keywords like 'crawling', 'data collection' in the search bar.
Recently, a new service called 'Market Prime' has been launched. It selects a few certified vendors by category and connects them with companies.
From the perspective of companies, it reduces the decision-making time to search for and select trustworthy vendors, and it partially relaxes the communication restrictions that were only possible within the platform, enhancing the quality of work.
Coupang Prime, a channel for special corporate customers
The advantage of Coupang is 'many experts and affordable prices.'
There are more individual business owners than corporations, so it fits better with 'individuals' than companies, and you can compare and analyze the tasks and prices proposed by experts to use them at a lower cost.
If you can find a trustworthy expert who matches well with you, it will boast the best cost-effectiveness!
3. Managed Web Scraping Service: Hashscraper
For those who are too busy to collect data themselves, don't want to worry about IP blocking, server costs, site updates, etc., and want to collect large amounts of web data stably, I recommend Hashscraper.
Hashscraper is a 'managed web scraping service.'
From the moment you request it, we take care of everything, including IP blocking, server/site failures, server costs, etc.
We automate repetitive data collection with cloud-optimized technical support,
and operate a 24-hour monitoring management system to quickly handle issues or failures.
Dashboard to check real-time data collection status and download
Maintenance management costs are $0!
Therefore, it is suitable for those who want to collect/analyze data in the long run.
There are several difficulties that people who need periodic data collection face.
These include IP bypass, server usage/management costs, site failures and update monitoring/redevelopment.
Hashscraper solves these issues with intelligent algorithms and can provide maintenance costs for free.
Save maintenance costs and go double
The three methods I introduced all have different pros and cons based on affordability.
Depending on the amount of data you want, the collection period, and the collection method, you can choose the appropriate one.
Don't resort to manual labor due to high data collection costs when planning data-based new businesses or strategies.
There are many places where you can collect data inexpensively if you look for them.
Instead of manual labor, you should plan strategies and do productive work with your time~ Your time is precious. Save it :)
I will bring more good information next time :D
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