Hey everyone,
Has anyone here actually built or used a yelp scraper for data collection? I’ve been trying to scrape some business reviews and contact info, but it’s been a total headache.
I’ve seen a few tools online, but idk if they’re legit or just gonna get me blocked. Anyone got tips or scripts that actually work?
Also, how do you guys deal with Yelp’s anti-scraping stuff? Like, do you use proxies or just pray it doesn’t flag you?
Would love to hear if anyone’s had success with a yelp scraper or if it’s just a lost cause lol.
Thanks in advance!
I’ve tried scraping Yelp before, and honestly, it’s a pain. Yelp’s anti-scraping is no joke. I used a yelp scraper tool called Octoparse, and it worked okay for a bit, but I got blocked pretty fast.
Proxies are a must if you’re serious about it. I’d recommend rotating residential proxies to avoid detection. Also, make sure to slow down your requests—Yelp flags anything that looks like a bot.
Good luck, but honestly, it might be easier to just use their API if you can.
Yo, I feel your pain. Yelp scraping is a nightmare. I used Scrapy with some custom scripts, but even then, Yelp’s anti-bot measures are brutal.
I’d suggest checking out ParseHub. It’s a no-code scraper that’s pretty user-friendly. Just be ready to tweak settings a lot. And yeah, proxies are your best friend here.
If you’re not super techy, maybe look into pre-built scrapers like Scrapy or Apify. They have Yelp-specific templates.
Hey! I’ve been down this road before. Yelp’s anti-scraping is super aggressive, so you gotta be careful. I used a combo of BeautifulSoup and Selenium for my yelp scraper, but it took a lot of trial and error.
Proxies are a must, and I’d recommend using a headless browser to mimic human behavior. Also, space out your requests—like, 10-15 seconds between each.
If you’re not into coding, maybe try something like DataMiner. It’s a Chrome extension that’s pretty easy to use.
Honestly, scraping Yelp is a headache. I tried using a yelp scraper called Import.io, and it worked for a bit, but Yelp caught on quick.
I’d say if you’re gonna do it, use rotating proxies and keep your scraping slow. Also, maybe look into Yelp’s API—it’s not free, but it’s way less of a hassle.
Good luck, man. It’s a tough nut to crack.
I’ve had some success with a yelp scraper using Puppeteer. It’s a Node.js library that lets you control a headless browser. Yelp’s anti-scraping is no joke, though.
I’d recommend using residential proxies and randomizing your user-agent strings. Also, don’t scrape too much at once—Yelp will block you in a heartbeat.
If you’re not into coding, maybe check out Scrapy Cloud. It’s a bit pricey, but it handles a lot of the heavy lifting for you.
Yelp scraping is a total pain, but it’s doable. I used a yelp scraper called WebHarvy, and it worked okay for a while.
Proxies are a must, and I’d recommend using a VPN too. Also, make sure to randomize your scraping patterns—Yelp’s anti-scraping is super sensitive.
If you’re not into coding, maybe try something like Mozenda. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s pretty reliable.
Hey, I’ve been there. Yelp’s anti-scraping is brutal. I used a yelp scraper called ParseHub, and it worked for a bit, but I got blocked pretty fast.
I’d recommend using rotating proxies and keeping your scraping slow. Also, maybe look into Yelp’s API—it’s not free, but it’s way less of a hassle.
Good luck, man. It’s a tough nut to crack.
Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I tried using Octoparse with some rotating proxies, and it worked for a bit, but I got blocked after a few hours. I’ll definitely look into Yelp’s API—seems like the less stressful option.
Also, has anyone tried using a VPN along with proxies? I’m wondering if that would help avoid detection even more.
Appreciate all the tips! This thread has been super helpful.
I’ve tried scraping Yelp before, and honestly, it’s a pain. Yelp’s anti-scraping is no joke. I used a yelp scraper tool called Octoparse, and it worked okay for a bit, but I got blocked pretty fast.
Proxies are a must if you’re serious about it. I’d recommend rotating residential proxies to avoid detection. Also, make sure to slow down your requests—Yelp flags anything that looks like a bot.
Good luck, but honestly, it might be easier to just use their API if you can.
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