Introduction to Web Scraping: Unlocking the Power of the Internet for Your Data Analysis Needs

Web Scrapping apps and what they do

Introduction to Web Scraping Web scraping is a method of extracting information from websites. It is commonly used for data mining, data analysis, and data visualization. Web scraping can be done using various programming languages, including Python, Java, and C#. Commonly used libraries and frameworks for web scraping in Python include Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, and Selenium.  Web scraping can be used for a wide range of applications, such as price comparison, job listings, and sentiment analysis. However, it is important to be aware of the legal and ethical implications of…

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New report shows the growth of the mobile augmented reality market

Augmented Reality shopping mobile commerce

Reportlinker, a market research website, has released a new study concerning mobile augmented reality and how it may affect the world of marketing in the future. The report, titles Mobile Augmented Reality Report: Creating New Market Paradigm for Smartphones & Tablets 2011-2016, details the rise of augmented reality technology in the marketing industry and how it has come to change the way consumers communicate with each other and with companies. The data in the report was compiled by Visiongain, an independent research company specializing in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and several other…

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The value of augmented reality is uncertain, market research shows

Augmented Reality Marketing

Augmented reality has been around since the 1970’s, but it has only now begun gaining momentum. AR has really begun to shine in the advent of mobile technology, and more businesses are becoming aware of its presence. Commercially, augmented reality has been successful. Consumers are eager to experience a world enhanced by AR and often take part in the marketing campaigns or games that make use of the technology. Despite its commercial appeal, opinions regarding the actual value of AR vary amongst marketing professionals. The technology may not be young,…

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Get more business with QR codes linked to mobile testimonials

Virual Marketing

Reviews play a big role when it comes to business. More than 70% of consumers rely on reviews when considering making a purchase, according to Business 2 Community, a market research firm that analysis emerging trends in connectivity between consumers and companies. Given the number of people that rely on referrals and their general affinity for social media, businesses looking to give their reviews a boost are turning to QR codes to get the job done. Direct mail campaigns have been successful in the past, but they can only go…

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