What is a custom scraper script?
A custom scraper script is a tailored extraction built for a specific directory, portal or website that the standard Yellow Pages editions don’t target. You tell Management-Ware the source and the fields you need, and the team builds a script that collects that data in the format you want.
The regional editions of Yellow Pages Scraper cover the major Yellow Pages directories out of the box. But businesses often need data from a niche industry directory, a regional portal or a particular website — and that is exactly what a custom script is for. It applies the same extract-and-export approach to a source that isn’t in the standard product.
When would you need a custom script?
When your data source is a specific directory, portal or website that the standard editions don’t cover, or when you need particular fields or an unusual export format. If a search on the standard product doesn’t reach your source, a custom script is the way to get that data.
| Situation | How a custom script helps |
|---|---|
| A niche or regional directory not in the standard editions | Targets that specific source directly |
| An industry portal or membership listing | Extracts the listed business fields you need |
| Non-standard fields or export layout | Captures the exact fields and outputs your format |
| A one-off project on an unusual website | A focused script for that job |
What can a custom script extract?
Whatever the source publicly publishes and you need — typically business name, address, phone, fax, email and website, but it can be tailored to the fields your project requires and exported to the format your workflow expects, such as CSV, Excel or XML.
Because the script is built for your source, it is not limited to a fixed field set. If the listings you are targeting show additional public details you need, describe them in your request and the team can advise on whether they can be captured. As always, a custom script collects public information; lawful use of the data remains the sender’s responsibility.
How do you request a custom script?
Get in touch through the contact page with the target website, the fields you want to extract, and roughly how many records you expect. Management-Ware will review feasibility and come back with advice and a quote, so you know the scope and cost before any work begins.
The more detail you can give up front, the faster and more accurate the quote. There is no obligation in asking — the first step is simply a conversation about what you need and whether a custom script is the right way to get it.
What information should you provide?
To get an accurate quote quickly, include the source website or directory, the exact fields you need, the export format you want, and a rough idea of the volume. A few sample listings or an example of the output you have in mind help too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom scraper script?
If the directory or website you need is not covered by a standard edition, Management-Ware can build a custom extraction script tailored to that source and the fields you need. Contact the team with the site and requirements for a quote.
When would I need a custom script?
When your data source is a specific directory, portal or website that the standard Yellow Pages editions do not target, or when you need particular fields or an unusual export format.
How do I request one?
Get in touch through the contact page with the target website, the fields you want to extract, and roughly how many records, and Management-Ware will advise on feasibility and cost.
