Joomla scraper – case study

Joomla extractor is Datacol-based module, harvesting certain website content and publishing result data to Joomla. You can also adjust Datacol export settings to export data to other CMS website (WordPress, DLE), database etc.

Joomla Harvester Working Process

Solution for Joomla scraping

The client, a growing online business, faced challenges gathering and updating content from several sources into their Joomla-based website. They required a reliable tool to automate data collection and display it seamlessly, ensuring their visitors received the most up-to-date information.

Previously, the client struggled with manual processes that were time-consuming and prone to errors. As their website expanded, the need for a more efficient data extraction solution became essential to keep pace with their competitors.

Joomla scraper features

Web Scraping Tool Integration

Our Joomla scraper integrates a powerful, no-programming web scraping tool like ScrapeStorm, enabling users to extract data from almost any website effortlessly. This ensures that users can collect information without any coding knowledge.

Customization and Automation

With the ability to customize scraping through CSS selectors, users can tailor their extraction processes more efficiently than using regular expressions. Additionally, features like scheduled scraping allow for automatic data collection at regular intervals, ensuring the site remains updated.

Error Handling and Reporting

The Joomla scraper includes built-in error handling, which means that if a scrape fails, automatic email alerts are sent to administrators. This feature guarantees that users are notified of issues promptly, allowing for swift resolutions.

Data Export Possibilities

Our solution allows for versatile data export options, letting users easily export harvested data to various formats, including Excel. This makes it simple to manage and share the data with other systems or stakeholders.

Alternative Scenarios of Joomla scraping

In addition to Joomla scraper, we can offer the following variations of Joomla scraping solutions:

Real-Time Information Integration

This scenario focuses on scraping live data from one website to seamlessly integrate it into the Joomla site. This is useful for displaying dynamic content like news feeds and statistics, keeping the site fresh and engaging.

E-commerce Integration

In this usage scenario, users can utilize extensions like PaGO Commerce to scrape and display product information effectively. This includes providing search options and user-friendly layouts, enhancing the online shopping experience.


With the Joomla scraper, the client achieved a significant reduction in manual data entry and improved content updates on their website. Key benefits included increased efficiency, accuracy in data representation, and greater visitor satisfaction.

Are you ready to enhance your Joomla-based website with powerful scraping capabilities? Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information!

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