Description

Extract and parse event categories from Viagogo with this Apify Actor. Scrape IDs, names, and URLs for structured data analysis. Features high reliability, scalability, and flexible inputs. Ideal for market research and business automation. No coding needed.

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Viagogo Category Parser Spider

The Viagogo Category Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract and parse category data from Viagogo, a leading ticket marketplace. It efficiently scrapes category information, including IDs, names, and URLs, enabling users to gather structured data for analysis and integration. This tool is ideal for developers and businesses seeking automated access to Viagogo's event categories without manual browsing.

Features

• Comprehensive Category Extraction: Scrapes all available event categories from Viagogo, including nested subcategories for complete coverage.
• High-Reliability Data: Ensures accurate and up-to-date category information with built-in error handling and retries.
• Fast and Scalable: Optimized for performance, handling multiple URLs concurrently to process large datasets quickly.
• Flexible Input Options: Accepts custom URLs for targeted scraping, allowing users to focus on specific sections of the site.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data ready for integration into databases, APIs, or analytics tools.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with easy monitoring, logging, and export capabilities.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface for non-technical users to configure and run extractions effortlessly.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	No	A list of URLs to scrape for categories. Must be valid HTTP/HTTPS URLs. Defaults to the Viagogo homepage if not provided.	["https://www.viagogo.com", "https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets"]

Example Usage

To run the Viagogo Category Parser Spider, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example:

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.viagogo.com"
  ]
}

The Actor will process the URLs and output category data like this:

[
  {
    "category_id": 259827,
    "category_name": "Rock Music",
    "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets/Rock-Music",
    "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh",
    "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm"
  },
  {
    "category_id": 1007,
    "category_name": "Soccer",
    "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Soccer",
    "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh",
    "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm"
  },
  {
    "category_id": 421995,
    "category_name": "Formula 1",
    "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Sports-and-Outdoors/Formula-1-Tickets",
    "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh",
    "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze event category trends to identify popular genres and plan marketing strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor Viagogo's category structure to benchmark against competitors.
• Price Monitoring: Combine with ticket data to track pricing across categories for dynamic pricing models.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of event categories for content management systems or recommendation engines.
• Academic Research: Study event distribution patterns for sociological or economic studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data feeds for CRM systems or e-commerce platforms integrating ticket sales.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Viagogo Category 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 category. Key fields include:

• category_id: A unique numerical identifier for the category.
• category_name: The human-readable name of the category (e.g., "Rock Music").
• url: The direct URL to the category page on Viagogo.
• actor_id: The ID of the running Actor instance.
• run_id: The ID of the specific run for tracking purposes.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with other tools.

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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