DATA STORIES | WEB SCRAPING | KNIME ANALYTICS PLATFORM

Uniting Technology and Business Strategy: Obtain Valuable Data from the Web in a Simple Way

Maximize the potential of your business with KNIME, Selenium and the extraction of data from the web

Ángel Molina Laguna
Low Code for Data Science
7 min readSep 6, 2023

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Introduction: Web Scraping in the Business World

In the current business scenario, where information is essential, web scraping stands out as a crucial practice. This automated process of extracting data 📈 and website content opens up a universe of possibilities for companies. From competitive research to informed decision-making, its applications are amazingly versatile and beneficial.

Key Applications of Web Scraping in Companies

  1. Competitive Research: The Internet allows you to collect detailed information about competitors, from product prices to marketing strategies. This vision informs one’s business tactics and strategies.
  2. Lead Generation: Extracting…

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