Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
8 Best LinkedIn Proxies Tested: Scraping & Automation
We benchmarked different proxy types for LinkedIn scraping and account management. A proxy alone won’t keep a LinkedIn account safe. Success comes from slow, human-like actions, one high-quality residential or mobile proxy per account, gradual warm-ups, and avoiding aggressive automation.
Top 6 ScrapeBox Alternatives
ScrapeBox is a widely used tool among SEO specialists, offering a variety of features and add-ons. However, the tool faces issues related to slow and poor performance, particularly with its SERP scraper. Without high-quality proxies, users often get blocked by Google, necessitating the purchase of premium proxies for effective data scraping.
10 Best Email Scraping Tools
Email scraping tools go beyond basic data extraction by supporting the lead generation process with email verification, templates, and domain-based search. While general web scrapers handle large-scale data from many sources and bypass anti-bot measures, email tools are purpose-built for targeted outreach.
Best YouTube Scrapers: Tools for Shorts, Comments & Emails (Free & Paid)
YouTube is a highly dynamic platform that presents significant challenges for data extraction. Features like infinite scroll layouts (especially common on YouTube Shorts) and aggressive anti-bot protections mean that standard web scrapers often fail to extract data reliably without getting blocked. To overcome these hurdles, specialized services are essential.
Crunchbase Scraper Guide (Python): Tutorial + Benchmark
Crunchbase is protected by Cloudflare’s enterprise-grade anti-bot system, which blocks most automated scrapers. Even advanced tools like Selenium often return 403 errors or endless “Just a moment…” pages.
SOCKS5 Proxies: Best Providers, Free Options & How They Work
When it comes to SOCKS5 support across various proxy types, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Some proxies support SOCKS5 natively, while others may require additional setup or have limitations based on the use case (e.g., port settings).
7 Best Proxy Extensions for Chrome (Free & Premium)
Proxy extensions for Chrome can be categorized into two types based on their compatibility: If you are dedicated to a single proxy provider, a provider-specific extension may be more efficient for you. If you utilize proxies from multiple providers or want to transfer providers, a generic extension may be more appropriate for you.
Best LinkedIn Scrapers: Benchmarks + Python Guide
We benchmarked the best LinkedIn scraper tools using 9,000 requests across posts, profiles, and job listings. This guide covers two main areas: This guide will help you whether you’re choosing a scraper for your team or developing your own LinkedIn scraper in Python.
How to Scrape Data from Walmart: Top Scraper APIs
We benchmarked the leading Walmart scraper APIs, analyzing 2 batches of requests to 200 URLs from product and search pages during Dec 2024 and Jan 2025, totaling 2,000 requests: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to scrape Walmart’s product pages using Python and various other tools.
Best Instagram Scrapers: Apify vs Python vs Bright Data
Instagram is one of the most aggressive platforms when it comes to blocking automated scraping. We show how to scrape Instagram reliably using Python and Instagram scraper APIs. In this guide, you’ll learn how to collect different types of Instagram data, including profiles, posts, and comments.
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