Data Harvesting
Services Data Harvesting
At DC Analytics one of our specializations is Data Harvesting. Data harvesting is a process where we automatically extract information from websites or integrate your existing data with public datasets. A simple example is to extend your sales data with weather data and see whether or not there is a relation between the weather and your sales. Or perhaps monitoring competitor pricing to determine if shifts in your sales align with their promotional activities. The opportunities are boundless with data harvesting!
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Benefits of Data Harvesting
Data harvesting is a powerful technique, and when used responsibly, it can significantly enhance decision-making, research, and strategic planning. At DC-Analytic, we harness the immense potential of the web and public datasets to ensure you have access to the best and most relevant data.
Comprehensive Data Collection
With the power of using programming languages we can quickly and efficiently scan hundreds, if not thousands, of web pages, yielding vast amounts of data in short periods.
Real-time Insights
Websites are dynamic and their content can change frequently. With data harvesting, it’s possible to collect real-time data, providing up-to-date insights.
Cost-effective
Automated scraping often reduces the need for manual data entry, saving time and resources.
Our Approach To Data Harvesting
Discover & Define
We kick off by understanding your unique business needs and defining whether or not you would benefit from extra data. This phase ensures we align our goals and set a solid foundation for the upcoming project.
Explore & Harvest
Integrate & Deliver
After gathering the data it is important to deliver it in a way that suits your needs. This could be a simple excel file, or a database server. Whatever works best for you and your existing data stack.