Metamucil Urls Spider

The Metamucil Urls Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape detailed product information from Metamucil product pages. It extracts comprehensive data including product names, descriptions, images, SKUs, and structured sections with paragraphs and lists, enabling efficient data collection for e-commerce analysis. This tool streamlines the process of gathering accurate, up-to-date product details from specified URLs, saving time and effort for users in research and business applications.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key product details such as brand, name, description, image URLs, SKU, size, GTIN, and detailed sections with titles, paragraphs, and list items.
• Flexible URL Input: Accepts a list of URLs to process multiple Metamucil product pages in a single run.
• Structured Output: Provides clean, JSON-formatted data that's easy to parse and integrate into databases or analytics tools.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to manage network issues and invalid pages gracefully.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for quick scraping with minimal resource usage, ideal for batch processing.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with built-in monitoring and export options.
• Customizable: Supports custom configurations for tailored data needs, with professional support available.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	No	A list of URLs to scrape Metamucil product pages. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link. At least one URL is required for the actor to run.	["https://www.metamucil.com/en-us/products/fiber-powders/metamucil-fiber-collagen-rejuvenation-blend-orange-powder"]

Example Usage

To run the Metamucil Urls Spider, provide input in JSON format like this:

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.metamucil.com/en-us/products/fiber-powders/metamucil-fiber-collagen-rejuvenation-blend-orange-powder"
  ]
}

The actor will output data in the following JSON structure:

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.metamucil.com/en-us/products/fiber-powders/metamucil-fiber-collagen-rejuvenation-blend-orange-powder",
    "brand": "Metamucil",
    "name": "Metamucil Fiber + Collagen, Rejuvenation Blend, Orange Powder",
    "description": "Discover Metamucil Fiber + Collagen Rejuvenation Blend! We infused our signature fiber with Premium collagen peptides, for an ultra-smooth and delicious drink you can add to your daily health routine.",
    "image": "https://images.ctfassets.net/3mjndst2eoj4/770jGBAYSOgE9NauRm9GXS/a238ad3b724158e2b376f16e8b467b55/Metamucil_collagen_secondary119.jpg?fm=webp",
    "sku": "37000605423",
    "size": "19.9 OZ",
    "gtin8": "37000605423",
    "sections": [
      {
        "title": "Metamucil Fiber + Collagen Rejuvenation Blend",
        "paragraphs": [
          "This supplement combines the same Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber with Premium Collagen Peptides. Rejuvenation Blend is a great way to support your digestive health and joint structures!*"
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "Premium Collagen Peptides.",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Metamucil Rejuvenation Blend is made with collagen peptides, an important component for supporting joint structures*"
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "Plant Based Psyllium Husk.",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Metamucil contains plant-based psyllium fiber that helps promote digestive health and regularity.* It also helps support heart health by lowering cholesterol† and healthy blood sugar levels*"
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "Trusted By Professionals.",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Metamucil is the #1 Doctor recommended fiber brand"
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "Feeling Sluggish and Weighed Down?",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The fiber in Metamucil Rejuvenation helps you feel lighter and more energetic by trapping and removing the waste that weighs you down"
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "HOW TO TAKE METAMUCIL: (For adults 12 years and older)",
        "paragraphs": [],
        "list_items": [
          "Put 1-2 tablespoons in empty glass.",
          "Mix briskly with 8 oz or more of cool liquid.",
          "Drink promptly and enjoy!"
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "HOW MUCH TO TAKE: The psyllium husk fiber in Metamucil helps support:",
        "paragraphs": [],
        "list_items": [
          "DIGESTIVE HEALTH* by promoting regularity - 1 rounded tablespoon up to 3 times daily",
          "HEART HEALTH† by lowering cholesterol - 1 rounded tablespoon 3 times daily",
          "HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS* take before each meal - 1 rounded tablespoon 3 times daily",
          "APPETITE CONTROL* take before each meal - 2 rounded tablespoons up to 3 times daily"
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "NEW USERS:",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Start with one serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may experience changes in bowel habits / minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake."
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "ALLERGY ALERT:",
        "paragraphs": [
          "This product may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium."
        ],
        "list_items": []
      },
      {
        "title": "BEFORE USING",
        "paragraphs": [],
        "list_items": [
          "are considering using this product as part of a cholesterol lowering program",
          "are using medication to control your blood sugar levels",
          "have recently experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks"
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "STOP USING",
        "paragraphs": [],
        "list_items": [
          "this dietary supplement and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition."
        ]
      },
      {
        "title": "QUESTIONS?",
        "paragraphs": [
          "1-800-983-4237 or email us."
        ],
        "list_items": []
      }
    ],
    "actor_id": "lgZfDee0bRFArSluV",
    "run_id": "hHjd0bSLcvFDJIpqI"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze Metamucil product offerings to identify trends in fiber supplements and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Gather detailed product data for comparison with rival brands in the digestive health market.
• Price Monitoring: Track product details and sizes to monitor pricing strategies and availability.
• Content Aggregation: Collect structured product information for building databases or content management systems.
• Academic Research: Study consumer health product descriptions and claims for nutritional studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data extraction for e-commerce platforms or inventory management systems.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Metamucil Urls 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 scraped product page. Key fields include:

• url: The source URL.
• brand, name, description: Basic product info.
• image, sku, size, gtin8: Product identifiers and visuals.
• sections: An array of objects with title, paragraphs (array of strings), and list_items (array of strings) for detailed content.
• actor_id and run_id: Metadata from the Apify run.

This structured format ensures 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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