How to Extract Freelancer Data from Upwork Using Webhavi
Webhavi offers a powerful solution for extracting freelancer information from Upwork.com. This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to configure and use Webhavi to collect valuable freelancer data efficiently.
Getting Started with Webhavi
The data extraction process begins by loading the target Upwork page within Webhavi’s built-in browser. Once loaded, you can start configuring the scraper to select specific data elements you wish to extract.
Selecting Data Fields
Webhavi allows for intuitive point-and-click selection of data elements. In this example, the following freelancer information was targeted:
- Name and profile description
- Success rate
- Country of origin
- Detailed profile description
Handling Pagination
Since Upwork data spans multiple pages, pagination handling is essential. While many websites allow for simple next-page link selection, Upwork requires a custom approach. Users need to implement a special JavaScript code snippet in Webhavi’s configuration panel:
1. Copy the pagination code (available in resource materials)
2. Navigate to the configuration section in Webhavi
3. Search for the script option
4. Paste the code in the “Load Next Page” section
5. Apply the changes
Advanced Features: Profile Following
Webhavi offers the ability to follow individual profile links to extract additional detailed information. By selecting the “follow this link” option, the tool will open each freelancer’s profile page, allowing for extraction of more comprehensive data.
Running the Data Extraction
Once configuration is complete, the mining process can begin. The tool will systematically:
1. Load the initial page and extract all configured data points
2. Execute the pagination script to navigate to subsequent pages
3. Continue extracting data from each new page
Note that evaluation versions of the software may have page limitations (in this case, a two-page limit was mentioned).
Exporting the Results
After completion, Webhavi allows the extracted data to be exported to various formats including files or databases for further analysis and utilization.
With these straightforward steps, Webhavi provides an efficient method for gathering freelancer information from Upwork, enabling businesses and researchers to collect valuable market data without manual effort.