Content Scraping
Content Scraping refers to the technique of using automated bots to extract content and data from websites without permission. It’s often used to gather content from various sources for repurposing on other websites, aggregating information like prices, product descriptions, or news articles. While scraping can serve legitimate purposes, such as data analysis or search engine indexing, it can also lead to copyright infringement, reduced site performance, and loss of exclusive content. Website owners combat scraping through technical measures, legal actions, and by providing APIs that offer controlled access to their data.