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Scraping, proxies & automation,
explained by a builder
No fluff and no theory — comparisons and how-tos from 7+ years and 250+ real data projects. Everything here is stuff I actually use on client work.
n8n vs Make vs Zapier (2026): Which Automation Tool Should You Actually Use?
An honest comparison of the three big automation platforms from someone who builds on all of them — pricing models, where each one wins, self-hosting, and which to pick for scraping and data work.
How to Scrape Google Maps Data (Leads, Reviews & Listings) in 2026
A practical guide to pulling business data off Google Maps — names, phones, websites, ratings and reviews — the three ways to do it, what's legal, and how to not get blocked on page two.
Best Residential Proxies for Web Scraping in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
We run millions of pages through residential proxies every month. Here are the ones actually worth paying for in 2026 — ranked by success rate, price per GB, and how much they hurt when the bill arrives.
How to Scrape a Website With Python Without Getting Blocked
A practical, no-nonsense guide to scraping in Python and not getting banned on page 3 — headers, delays, proxies, and knowing when to reach for a headless browser (and when not to).