In our constantly connected world, so many of our decisions are based on the information we have on hand. That makes collecting that information all the more important. The internet contains an unending stream of information and data at all times, so compiling that data should be a priority for…
The value of web data is increasing in every industry from retail competitive price monitoring to alternative data for investment research. As the trusted research firm, Gartner, stated in their blog: “Your company’s biggest database isn’t your transaction, CRM, ERP or other internal database. Rather it’s the Web itself…Treat the…
There is some confusion about ‘scraping’, what it is, whether it is legal and how it can be used. ‘Scraping’ of the web is just automated access to websites and it is lawful. Legal departments know this, which is why some of the largest companies in the world use Import.io…
In 2017 Import.io moved headquarters to Silicon Valley, attracted top talent, delivered over 100 new product features, and more than doubled revenue The web is the largest data source on earth and Import.io can help any organization get value from this data. Demand for alternative data is increasing exponentially and…
Content marketing is getting harder than ever. Organic reach on social networks is diminishing, search results are becoming more competitive, and most topics of any interest have already been written about. Gone are the days where you can simply write a clickbaity top 10 list and make it go…
Rise in Data Monetization In the beginning, collecting big data was primarily done for the purpose of creating a better customer experience, from how services were offered, to the types of products being made. Big data reigned, and businesses were obsessed with how to collect it. But now companies are…
Feature article Turning customer reviews into actionable data If you run a consumer-based, retail, or hospitality business, chances are your company has customer reviews on multiple website. It’s time-consuming and a bit mind-boggling to read through 100s of reviews to determine what differentiates your businesses and take action based on the…
If you run a consumer-based, retail, or hospitality business, chances are your company has customer reviews on multiple website. You can easily access the reviews and see your overall average score and that’s great, but what if your score is the same as your competitors? It’s time-consuming and a bit mind-boggling…
We’re amidst a data revolution. Businesses in nearly all industries are now capable of utilizing data to become more nimble and agile while transforming operations. This leads to better decision-making and a competitive advantage for those who know how to use it properly. While traditional data can take you far,…
What is alternative data for research? Data is the basis for all sound research models. Alternative data along with traditional data ensures a complete picture and allows modeling of future events. Alternative data includes information that is publicly available on the internet, but often difficult to get in a structured,…
