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
5 Best Social Media Datasets in 2026
We compared five leading social media data providers, focusing on the types of social data they offer and the platforms they include. Our evaluation finds vendors fall into two groups: those offering content-level social media data (posts, comments, engagement) and those providing profile- or identity-level data (social handles, professional profiles, company info).
The 10 Best Free SOCKS5 Proxy Lists in 2026
Drawing from my experience with free SOCKS5 proxies on social media platforms, I have identified the top providers. Follow the links to explore the reasoning behind these selections. See the best free SOCKS5 proxy services: Understanding free SOCKS5 proxy types: Services vs.
8 Best LinkedIn Proxies Tested ['26]: 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 in 2026
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 in 2026
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.
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) ['26]
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 [2026]
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 [2026]
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.
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