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Bistre Product Urls Listing

Introduction

Bistre Product Urls Listing is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently scrape and list product URLs from the Bistre website. This tool provides comprehensive data on various products, including details such as name, price, description, and more, making it invaluable for market research and competitive analysis.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures detailed information about each product.
• Flexible Item Limit: Allows users to set a maximum number of items to scrape per run.
• High-Quality Data Output: Ensures reliable and accurate data collection.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Simple setup with customizable parameters.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized for fast and effective scraping.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "item_limit": 5
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "id": 200586227,
    "name": "Sirloin Steaks (2 x 200gms)",
    "sku": "00006",
    "currency": "GBP",
    "price": 12,
    "condition": "NEW",
    "is_sold_out": false,
    "description": "A pack containing 2 x 200gm succulent sirloin steaks. (Cost equivalent to £30.00 per kg) This product is suitable for freezing.",
    "image": "https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/26768008/1438191546.jpg",
    "url_path": "https://www.bistre.co.uk/store/Sirloin-Steaks-2-x-200gms-p200586227",
    "input_source_key": "keyword:steaks",
    "actor_id": "xqDI889xk06WeIaWU",
    "run_id": "WAFKjC6FwqnkE5NgT"
  },
  {
    "id": 200587647,
    "name": "Pork Loin Steaks (pack of 6)",
    "sku": "00011",
    "currency": "GBP",
    "price": 7,
    "condition": "NEW",
    "is_sold_out": false,
    "description": "This pack contain 6 delicious, lean pork loin steaks. Minimum wt. 800gms (Cost equivalent to £8.75 per kg) Suitable for freezing.",
    "image": "https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/26768008/1438218314.jpg",
    "url_path": "https://www.bistre.co.uk/store/Pork-Loin-Steaks-pack-of-6-p200587647",
    "input_source_key": "keyword:steaks",
    "actor_id": "xqDI889xk06WeIaWU",
    "run_id": "WAFKjC6FwqnkE5NgT"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data for competitive analysis.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time.
• Content Aggregation: Compile product information for content creation.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on market trends.
• Business Automation: Integrate with systems for automated updates.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Bistre Product Urls Listing" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
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 output is a JSON array of product objects, each containing:

• id: Unique identifier for the product.
• name: Name of the product.
• sku: Stock keeping unit.
• currency: Currency used for pricing.
• price: Price of the product.
• condition: Condition of the product (e.g., NEW).
• is_sold_out: Boolean indicating if the product is sold out.
• description: Detailed description of the product.
• image: URL to the product image.
• url_path: Direct link to the product page.
• input_source_key: Source key for input data.
• actor_id: Identifier for the actor used.
• run_id: Unique identifier for the run.

Error Handling

The Actor is designed to handle common scraping errors gracefully. If an error occurs, it will log detailed information in the Apify Console, allowing you to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

To ensure optimal performance and avoid being blocked by the target website:

• Respect the item_limit parameter to control data volume.
• Monitor logs for any rate limiting messages.
• Use appropriate delays between requests if necessary.

Limitations and Considerations

• The Actor is specifically designed for Bistre's product listings; it may not work with other websites without modifications.
• Ensure compliance with Bistre's terms of service when using this tool.
• Be aware that website structures can change, potentially affecting the Actor's performance. Regular updates may be required to maintain functionality.

Support

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

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Contact Us

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