I require a skilled data extraction specialist to systematically gather relevant information from various online sources for my small business cataloging project. The specialist should utilize capable web scraping tools, such as Apify, to manually or automatically scrape specified websites, LinkedIn, Google Maps locales, public TikTok and Instagram accounts. The aim is to compile pertinent details including business names, addresses, product categories and any accessible director information into a clear, organized spreadsheet file formatted for Excel or Google Docs.
The specialist must have strong technical scraping abilities and be well-versed in web scraping best practices regarding ethical data collection and compliance with website terms. They should methodically extract only publicly available information while avoiding anything confidential, copyrighted or protected. Accuracy and precision are crucial as the compiled business profiles may inform future marketing and outreach efforts. Along with populating the provided template, the specialist should also keep careful records of sources and timestamps for transparency.
Experience with similar large-scale, multi-platform scraping projects for commercial or research purposes is preferred. The ability to swiftly adapt scraping approaches depending on the structure and security of each online source is also important. Overall, the goal is to build a extensive yet responsibly obtained store of small business information through skilled and rule-abiding use of web extraction tools. Qualified specialists with a demonstrated work history are encourage to submit proposals.
