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README.md

Gumte Seller Detail Extractor

Introduction

The Gumte Seller Detail Extractor is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed seller information from Gumtree listings. This tool enables users to gather comprehensive data on products, sellers, and their interactions, providing valuable insights for market research and competitive analysis.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures product details, seller profiles, ratings, and more.
• Customizable Input Parameters: Allows configuration of category URLs and item limits.
• High-Quality Output: Delivers structured JSON data with rich information fields.
• Scalable Performance: Efficiently handles multiple listings with adjustable limits.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy setup and execution through the Apify Store.

Input Parameters Table

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
CategoryUrl	array	Yes	The category URL for the spider. Must be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL.	["https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-womens-coats-jackets/fashion-nova-night-coat-rrp59-/1511310448"]
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "CategoryUrl": [
    "https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-womens-coats-jackets/fashion-nova-night-coat-rrp59-/1511310448"
  ],
  "item_limit": 10
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "product_id": 1511310448,
    "title": "Fashion Nova Night coat RRP£59❤️❤️❤️",
    "description": "Size S New RRP£59 Some marks on the back please see photos.",
    "price": "10.00",
    "currency": "GBP",
    "location": "Hackney, London",
    "product_url": "https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-womens-coats-jackets/fashion-nova-night-coat-rrp59-/1511310448",
    "seller_profile": "https://gumtree.com/sellerads/1511310448?userId=99156696&publicUserId=e3d1d91938290e548dfaed7afc58fb34",
    "image_urls": [
      "https://img.gumtree.com/ePR8PyKf84wPHx7_RYmEag/ef4b8086985b4a32b0_1b1aa151d04a/86",
      "https://img.gumtree.com/ePR8PyKf84wPHx7_RYmEag/008b4b12874c440092_085ce40d360d/86"
    ],
    "seller_name": "Claudia",
    "seller_initial": "C",
    "seller_status": "Active today",
    "rating_count": "5",
    "rating_stars": 5,
    "posting_duration": " ",
    "ads_in_year": null,
    "seller_stats_text": "Posting for 1+ years | Active today",
    "delivery_info": "Delivery from £2.99",
    "buyer_protection_fee": "£1.20",
    "map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/view?key=AIzaSyCdRshxAJaAo3_LTsm6hTZF2-86R_N6eCc&center=51.5568,-0.074816&zoom=14.5",
    "latitude": "51.5568",
    "longitude": "-0.074816",
    "image_urls_html": [
      "https://img.gumtree.com/ePR8PyKf84wPHx7_RYmEag/ef4b8086985b4a32b0_1b1aa151d04a/86"
    ],
    "image_count": 6,
    "actor_id": "wWCwSrPnGyTRfDnCY",
    "run_id": "Brmb0R8zRPMkSZTOd"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gain insights into product offerings and pricing strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor listings and seller performance.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time for specific products.
• Content Aggregation: Compile data for content creation or reporting.
• Academic Research: Use structured data for research projects in economics or marketing.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection processes for business intelligence.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Gumte Seller Detail Extractor" 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 containing objects with detailed fields such as product_id, title, description, price, currency, location, product_url, seller_profile, image_urls, seller_name, rating_count, and more. Each field provides specific information about the listing and seller, enabling comprehensive analysis.

Support Section

Support

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

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

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

Error Handling Information

The actor is designed to handle common errors such as invalid URLs or network issues gracefully. If an error occurs, it will be logged in the Apify Console for troubleshooting.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

To avoid being rate-limited by Gumtree, ensure that you:

• Use a reasonable item_limit to prevent excessive requests.
• Respect Gumtree's terms of service regarding data scraping.
• Implement delays between requests if necessary to mimic human browsing behavior.

Limitations and Considerations

• The actor requires valid URLs for operation; invalid or malformed URLs will result in errors.
• Performance may vary based on network conditions and the number of listings being processed.
• Ensure compliance with Gumtree's terms of service when using this tool.