Intro Parser Spider

Introduction

The Intro Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed profile information and reviews from Intro.co, a platform connecting users with experts for paid consultations. This tool automates the collection of comprehensive data on individuals, including their professional backgrounds, social media links, session pricing, and user reviews, enabling efficient data gathering for research, analysis, and business intelligence purposes. By leveraging web scraping technology, it delivers structured, reliable data to help users make informed decisions or conduct in-depth studies.

Features

• Comprehensive Profile Extraction: Retrieves full user details such as names, titles, descriptions, and social media handles from Intro.co profiles.
• Review Data Collection: Gathers user reviews, ratings, and timestamps for each profile, providing insights into expert feedback.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data extraction even from dynamic web pages.
• Scalable Performance: Supports batch processing of multiple usernames, optimized for speed and efficiency.
• Structured Output: Delivers data in clean JSON format, ready for integration into databases or analysis tools.
• Customizable Inputs: Allows flexible configuration of usernames for targeted scraping.
• Privacy-Compliant: Focuses on publicly available data, adhering to ethical scraping practices.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Usernames	array	No	A list of usernames from Intro.co to scrape profile data and reviews for.	["AlexisOhanian", "anotheruser"]

Example Usage

To run the Intro Parser Spider, provide the input in JSON format:

{
  "Usernames": ["AlexisOhanian"]
}

Example output for the username "AlexisOhanian":

[
  {
    "Id": 177804,
    "FirstName": "Alexis",
    "LastName": "Ohanian",
    "FullName": "Alexis Ohanian",
    "Avatar": "https://media.intro.co/avatars/177804F4nhK4N2.jpg",
    "Username": "",
    "Title": "Tech Entrepreneur + Investor",
    "Description": "\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Co-founder of Reddit. First batch of Y Combinator (Summer 2005) and led the company to a sale to Cond\u00e9 Nast in 2006, returned as Exec Chair in 2014 to help lead the turnaround, then left in 2018 to do venture capital fulltime.  \ud83e\udd84 I\u2019m an investor in startups \u2014almost always at the earliest possible stage\u2014 first as an angel investor, then co-founder of Initialized, before splitting the firm in half to found Seven Seven Six.  First round investments include: Coinbase (NYSE: COIN), Opendoor (NASDAQ: OPEN), Instacart (NYSE: ART), Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), Gusto, Flexport, Ro, Flock Safety, Athelas, Rippling, Patreon, GOAT, Cruise, Feastables, and many more.  \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Current: Founder of 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3, a technology company that deploys venture capital.  \ud83d\udcaa Strengths: - Startups  - Investing - Company Culture - Early Stage Marketing - Growth Tactics - Operations - Fundraising - Hiring & Managing  Looking forward to helping you in your business journey! I love helping entrepreneurs and my proceeds will go to my foundation that you can learn more about at 776.org",
    "ShortDescription": "Founder of Reddit, Initialized, & 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3  (100% to charity\ud83c\udf97)",
    "Instagram": "AlexisOhanian",
    "Twitter": "AlexisOhanian",
    "LinkedIn": "",
    "YouTube": "",
    "TikTok": "AlexisOhanian",
    "AllowRequests": false,
    "SessionPrice": 2000,
    "SessionDuration": 15,
    "ReviewId": 222536,
    "ReviewerId": 730287,
    "ReviewerName": "Claude",
    "Rating": 5,
    "Review": "Alexis was great .He knew my space and was willing to engage and give immediate practical action items for success.",
    "UpdatedAt": "2026-01-11T07:32:37.549894Z",
    "actor_id": "1KaZrhCrrI4Ig1D7k",
    "run_id": "gLAmVlIEu9fS3yyFz"
  },
  {
    "Id": 177804,
    "FirstName": "Alexis",
    "LastName": "Ohanian",
    "FullName": "Alexis Ohanian",
    "Avatar": "https://media.intro.co/avatars/177804F4nhK4N2.jpg",
    "Username": "",
    "Title": "Tech Entrepreneur + Investor",
    "Description": "\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Co-founder of Reddit. First batch of Y Combinator (Summer 2005) and led the company to a sale to Cond\u00e9 Nast in 2006, returned as Exec Chair in 2014 to help lead the turnaround, then left in 2018 to do venture capital fulltime.  \ud83e\udd84 I\u2019m an investor in startups \u2014almost always at the earliest possible stage\u2014 first as an angel investor, then co-founder of Initialized, before splitting the firm in half to found Seven Seven Six.  First round investments include: Coinbase (NYSE: COIN), Opendoor (NASDAQ: OPEN), Instacart (NYSE: ART), Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), Gusto, Flexport, Ro, Flock Safety, Athelas, Rippling, Patreon, GOAT, Cruise, Feastables, and many more.  \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Current: Founder of 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3, a technology company that deploys venture capital.  \ud83d\udcaa Strengths: - Startups  - Investing - Company Culture - Early Stage Marketing - Growth Tactics - Operations - Fundraising - Hiring & Managing  Looking forward to helping you in your business journey! I love helping entrepreneurs and my proceeds will go to my foundation that you can learn more about at 776.org",
    "ShortDescription": "Founder of Reddit, Initialized, & 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3  (100% to charity\ud83c\udf97)",
    "Instagram": "AlexisOhanian",
    "Twitter": "AlexisOhanian",
    "LinkedIn": "",
    "YouTube": "",
    "TikTok": "AlexisOhanian",
    "AllowRequests": false,
    "SessionPrice": 2000,
    "SessionDuration": 15,
    "ReviewId": 220544,
    "ReviewerId": 330564,
    "ReviewerName": "John",
    "Rating": 5,
    "Review": "Alexis is fantastic, gave me really great advice! Thanks so much Alexis!",
    "UpdatedAt": "2025-12-26T21:19:51.086109Z",
    "actor_id": "1KaZrhCrrI4Ig1D7k",
    "run_id": "gLAmVlIEu9fS3yyFz"
  },
  {
    "Id": 177804,
    "FirstName": "Alexis",
    "LastName": "Ohanian",
    "FullName": "Alexis Ohanian",
    "Avatar": "https://media.intro.co/avatars/177804F4nhK4N2.jpg",
    "Username": "",
    "Title": "Tech Entrepreneur + Investor",
    "Description": "\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Co-founder of Reddit. First batch of Y Combinator (Summer 2005) and led the company to a sale to Cond\u00e9 Nast in 2006, returned as Exec Chair in 2014 to help lead the turnaround, then left in 2018 to do venture capital fulltime.  \ud83e\udd84 I\u2019m an investor in startups \u2014almost always at the earliest possible stage\u2014 first as an angel investor, then co-founder of Initialized, before splitting the firm in half to found Seven Seven Six.  First round investments include: Coinbase (NYSE: COIN), Opendoor (NASDAQ: OPEN), Instacart (NYSE: ART), Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), Gusto, Flexport, Ro, Flock Safety, Athelas, Rippling, Patreon, GOAT, Cruise, Feastables, and many more.  \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Current: Founder of 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3, a technology company that deploys venture capital.  \ud83d\udcaa Strengths: - Startups  - Investing - Company Culture - Early Stage Marketing - Growth Tactics - Operations - Fundraising - Hiring & Managing  Looking forward to helping you in your business journey! I love helping entrepreneurs and my proceeds will go to my foundation that you can learn more about at 776.org",
    "ShortDescription": "Founder of Reddit, Initialized, & 7\ufe0f\u20e37\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3  (100% to charity\ud83c\udf97)",
    "Instagram": "AlexisOhanian",
    "Twitter": "AlexisOhanian",
    "LinkedIn": "",
    "YouTube": "",
    "TikTok": "AlexisOhanian",
    "AllowRequests": false,
    "SessionPrice": 2000,
    "SessionDuration": 15,
    "ReviewId": 218096,
    "ReviewerId": 1393651,
    "ReviewerName": "Keri",
    "Rating": 5,
    "Review": "Alexis was thoughtful, insightful, and extremely knowledgeable. He asked sharp questions, quickly understood our business, and shared clear, experience-backed perspective. A great example of the value Intro delivers.",
    "UpdatedAt": "2025-12-14T16:30:37.76132Z",
    "actor_id": "1KaZrhCrrI4Ig1D7k",
    "run_id": "gLAmVlIEu9fS3yyFz"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze expert profiles to identify trends in industries like tech and entrepreneurship.
• Competitive Intelligence: Gather data on competitors' advisors and their pricing strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track session prices and durations for benchmarking services.
• Content Aggregation: Collect detailed descriptions and reviews for content creation or databases.
• Academic Research: Study user feedback and expert backgrounds for sociological or business studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for CRM systems or lead generation.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Intro Parser Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
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 an array of JSON objects, each representing a review for the specified username. Key fields include:

• Id: Unique profile identifier.
• FirstName, LastName, FullName: User's name details.
• Title, Description, ShortDescription: Professional title and bio.
• Avatar: Profile image URL.
• Social Media Links: Handles for Instagram, Twitter, etc.
• Session Details: Price, duration, and request permissions.
• Review Data: Review ID, reviewer info, rating, text, and timestamp.
• Metadata: Actor and run IDs for tracking.

Note: Data is extracted as-is from Intro.co; ensure compliance with their terms of service.

Error Handling

The Actor includes built-in error handling for network issues, invalid usernames, or site changes. If a username is not found, it logs a warning and continues. For persistent errors, check the run logs and retry with valid inputs. Rate limiting is managed internally to avoid bans.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

Intro.co may impose rate limits; the Actor respects delays between requests. Best practices: Limit to 10-20 usernames per run, run during off-peak hours, and avoid overloading the platform. Use proxies if needed for larger scales.

Limitations

• Dependent on Intro.co's site structure; updates may require Actor maintenance.
• Only scrapes publicly available data; private profiles are inaccessible.
• Reviews are limited to those displayed on the page.

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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