Very Categories Parser Spider

Introduction

The Very Categories Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed product information from Very.co.uk category pages. It leverages Playwright for reliable web scraping, enabling users to gather comprehensive data on products, including prices, reviews, images, and promotions. This tool is ideal for e-commerce professionals, researchers, and businesses seeking accurate, structured data to inform decisions and automate workflows.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key product details such as titles, prices, reviews, images, and promotional information from Very.co.uk categories.
• Flexible Category Selection: Supports multiple categories via an array input, allowing targeted scraping for specific product lines.
• Proxy Integration: Includes built-in proxy configuration for residential proxies to avoid IP blocks and ensure uninterrupted scraping.
• High Reliability: Uses Playwright for headless browsing, handling dynamic content and JavaScript-rendered pages effectively.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for analysis, export, or integration with other tools.
• Scalable Performance: Optimized for efficiency, processing multiple pages and products with minimal resource usage.
• Error-Resistant: Incorporates retry mechanisms and logging for robust operation across varying website conditions.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Category	array	No	An array of category names to scrape from Very.co.uk. Each string represents a specific category (e.g., product brand or type).	["momcozy", "another_category"]
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configuration for proxy servers to mask the scraper's origin and avoid detection. Defaults to using Apify's residential proxies.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide the input parameters in JSON format. Below is an example input:

{
  "Category": ["momcozy"],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

The Actor will output an array of product objects. Here's an example output:

[
  {
    "query": "momcozy",
    "page": 1,
    "product_id": 1601068895,
    "title": "Double M5 Wearable Electric Breast Pump",
    "brand": "Momcozy",
    "product_url": "/momcozy-double-m5-wearable-electric-breast-pump/1601068895.prd",
    "catalogueNumber": "W802W",
    "variation_id": "W802W",
    "price_current": 143.99,
    "price_previous": 179.99,
    "price_saving": 36,
    "currency": "GBP",
    "image_main": "https://media.very.co.uk/i/very/W802W_SQ1_0000000099_N_A_RSr",
    "image_alt": "Momcozy Double M5 Wearable Electric Breast Pump",
    "image_url": "https://media.very.co.uk/i/very/W802W_SQ1_0000000099_N_A_RSr",
    "size": null,
    "colour": "ONE COLOUR",
    "reviews_avg": 3.7,
    "reviews_count": 40,
    "swatch_id": "W802W_SQ0_0000000099_N_A_SW",
    "promotion_name": "New Black Friday Deal",
    "promotion_id": "very-black-friday-new-deal-identifier",
    "actor_id": "5V6BRPc4tavna0IGR",
    "run_id": "UolUMMXeH9BQrH8Es"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather product data to analyze trends, pricing strategies, and consumer preferences in the e-commerce space.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings, promotions, and reviews on Very.co.uk to stay ahead in the market.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and discounts for products in specific categories to optimize purchasing or sales strategies.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product images, descriptions, and URLs for content creation, such as blogs or comparison sites.
• Academic Research: Extract data for studies on consumer behavior, product reviews, and e-commerce dynamics.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into dashboards or workflows for automated reporting and decision-making.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Very Categories 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 Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a product from the specified categories. Key fields include:

• query: The category searched.
• product_id and variation_id: Unique identifiers.
• title, brand, product_url: Product details and links.
• price_current, price_previous, price_saving, currency: Pricing information.
• image_main, image_alt, image_url: Image data.
• reviews_avg, reviews_count: Review metrics.
• promotion_name, promotion_id: Deal details.
• actor_id, run_id: Metadata for tracking.

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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