Case Study: Astrologer & Service Data Scraping from AstroTalk
The Challenge
Our client, a wellness and astrology analytics startup, needed to collect astrologer profiles, services, pricing, and user reviews from AstroTalk to analyze market trends, expert performance, and pricing insights. Manual data collection was time-consuming and could not keep up with frequent updates and new listings.
Hurdles We Faced
- Dynamic JavaScript Content: AstroTalk loads astrologer profiles and reviews dynamically, making static scraping ineffective.
- Login & Session Handling: Some data was available only after login, requiring authenticated scraping.
- Anti-Bot Protections: Frequent requests triggered rate limits and CAPTCHAs.
- Nested Data Structure: Each astrologer profile contained multiple sections – bio, expertise, services, prices, and reviews – requiring detailed parsing.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Requirement Analysis:
Identified key data fields – astrologer name, experience, languages, expertise, services, pricing, and user ratings.
Authentication & Session Management:
Built a custom login automation module to securely log in and maintain active sessions for continuous data access.
Proxy & Anti-Bot Setup:
Deployed rotating proxies, user-agent rotation, and randomized delays to avoid blocking and ensure smooth data flow.
Custom Scraper Development:
Developed a Python-based scraper to extract astrologer profiles, service listings, and user feedback across multiple categories.
Data Cleaning & Structuring:
Processed raw scraped data into a structured, uniform format ideal for analytics and integration with client dashboards.
Automation & Scheduling:
Set up periodic scraping to refresh astrologer and service data automatically, keeping the dataset up to date.
Results & Impact
- Extracted thousands of astrologer profiles with detailed information and user reviews from AstroTalk.
- Delivered clean, analytics-ready data for trend analysis, pricing optimization, and competitive benchmarking.
- Reduced manual work and provided a scalable data collection system for continuous insights.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- Authenticated Web & App Scraping
- Proxy-Driven Automation for Dynamic Platforms
- Data Structuring & Integration for Analytics Tools
- Automation for Marketplace & Service Platforms
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate astrologer and service data extraction from platforms like AstroTalk.
