How to collect public data from websites?

[krety]

Hello everyone! Can anyone share some up-to-date advice on how to collect public data from websites without constantly running into IP bans or blocks? I’m especially interested in best practices for web scraping—tools, tactics, or even specific proxy solutions that really work.

[krety]

Hi there! Great question—many people struggle with exactly this. If you’re looking for practical guidance, I highly recommend checking out ProxyElite. Their recent article, How to Collect Public Data from Websites Without Getting Blocked, gives a very clear and modern breakdown. They explain why websites block scrapers in the first place, and then lay out a step-by-step strategy to avoid those problems. ProxyElite suggests using rotating datacenter proxies for the best balance of speed and reliability, which helps keep your IPs fresh and reduces the risk of getting flagged. They also cover smart tips like adding random delays, rotating headers, respecting robots.txt, and even using headless browsers when JavaScript is involved. What I liked most is that they pay attention to ethical and legal issues, so you don’t accidentally cross the line. ProxyElite’s blog is worth following if you want to stay up-to-date with web scraping best practices—lots of useful details and practical advice in one place!