Ariel Parser Spider

Introduction

The Ariel Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Ariel laundry product pages. It efficiently scrapes key data such as product names, descriptions, images, dosing instructions, and attributes, making it ideal for e-commerce analysis, market research, and data aggregation. By providing structured, high-quality output, this Actor streamlines the process of gathering insights from Ariel's website without manual effort.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures essential product details including names, short and long descriptions, images, dosing instructions, and attributes.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data retrieval from Ariel product pages.
• Fast and Scalable: Processes multiple URLs efficiently, supporting batch scraping for large-scale data collection.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean JSON data that's easy to integrate into databases, analytics tools, or downstream applications.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Simple input setup with URL lists, requiring minimal technical expertise.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with built-in monitoring and export options.
• Customizable: Supports targeted scraping for specific product categories or regions.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs to scrape for Ariel product data. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link. Minimum 1 URL required.	["https://www.ariel.co.uk/en-gb/product/by-type/pods"]

Example Usage

Input Configuration

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.ariel.co.uk/en-gb/product/by-type/pods"
  ]
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "Product_Name": "Ariel Original All-in-1 PODS®",
    "Short_Description": "The washing capsules provide brilliant stain removal in a cold wash.",
    "Long_Description": "Ariel Original All-in-1 PODS® washing capsules have everything you need for clean, bright and fresh-smelling clothes in a tiny, but powerful capsule. Pod away serious sweat stains, impossible dirt and stubborn food particles even in a cold wash thanks to the unique COOL CLEAN Technology™. This technology has been designed by scientists to provide brilliant even in challenging washing environments, like cold water. Ariel All-in-1 PODS® come with a smart, multi-compartment design that keeps ingredients separate until they reach the water. Upon contact, the water-soluble film dissolves to release powerful stain-removing technologies, offering our deepest and strongest All-in-1 PODS® Original clean ever. The PODS® washing capsules have to be put in the drum towards the back first before putting the load on top. To prevent the PODS® washing capsules from dissolving before use, you should always close the tub and handle with dry hands.",
    "Images": [
      "https://www.ariel.co.uk/en-gb/product/by-type/pods/en-gb/static/images/logo.png",
      "https://www.ariel.co.uk/en-gb/product/by-type/pods/images.ctfassets.net/550rsbcikbrb/JVKMALR6Ihks4Ju8mhQkv/708ff517d0dd599ed25e293d897d1ce7/Ariel_UK_Original_Pods.png?fm=jpg&fl=progressive"
    ],
    "Dosing_Instructions": [
      "for soft to medium water, light to medium soiled loads, is one PODS® washing capsule per wash",
      "for hard water and difficult/heavy soil load, we recommend using 2 PODS® per wash"
    ],
    "Attributes": [
      "Remove Stains From Clothes With Ariel Original All-In-1 Pods®",
      "Brighten Clothes With Ariel Original All-In-1 Pods®",
      "Freshen Clothes With Ariel Original All-In-1 Pods®",
      "Fabric Protection",
      "Wash at 20 degree celsius"
    ],
    "actor_id": "UMhBDc4qZhPgsXCa3",
    "run_id": "WMJsJ87WS0BmJN7eL"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather detailed product information to analyze trends in laundry detergents and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor Ariel's product offerings to compare with competitors and identify market gaps.
• Price Monitoring: Extract pricing-related data (if available) and attributes for dynamic pricing strategies.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of product descriptions and images for e-commerce platforms or content management systems.
• Academic Research: Collect data on product attributes and instructions for studies in consumer behavior or sustainability.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for inventory management or supply chain optimization in retail.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Ariel Parser Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters by providing a list of URLs to scrape.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs a JSON array of objects, each representing a scraped product. Key fields include:

• Product_Name: The full name of the product.
• Short_Description: A brief summary of the product.
• Long_Description: Detailed product information.
• Images: An array of image URLs associated with the product.
• Dosing_Instructions: An array of usage guidelines.
• Attributes: An array of product features or benefits.
• actor_id and run_id: Metadata for tracking the Apify run.

Data is structured for easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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