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Datafeed alternative

Discussion in 'Databases' started by babrees, Jun 23, 2017.

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    Hi. I have a site that runs on datafeeds. Two of my merchants no longer provide a datafeed, and of course they were my main merchants!! Is there any way I can create a datafeed? Perhaps by scraping (of which I know nothing about!)

    Open to all ideas!
     
    babrees, Jun 23, 2017 IP
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    hiuufji Well-Known Member

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    You can create scrapper which will scrap data from merchant and give you data on your format. You can import that database.
     
    hiuufji, Jul 14, 2017 IP
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    babrees Active Member

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    Thanks, but as I mentioned, I know nothing about scraping and not a clue where to start!
     
    babrees, Jul 14, 2017 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    There are lots of tutorials about how to do this - but be mindful of restrictions about the use and you could find yourself blocked or sued.

    Before you try scraping see if the sites have public rss feeds.
     
    sarahk, Jul 15, 2017 IP
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    hiuufji Well-Known Member

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    Hire freelancer to make a scraper for you. Post your thread on service section.
     
    hiuufji, Jul 17, 2017 IP
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    j a m i e Greenhorn

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    Hi @babrees,

    I recommend contacting the merchants before doing any kind of content scraping behind their backs.

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    G r e e n h o r n
    j a m i e
     
    j a m i e, Jul 28, 2017 IP