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I’m launching a comparative rater for manufactured-home insurance and I need the first building block: dependable web-scraping code that pulls the numbers and details I care about—insurance rates, coverage options, and any discount information—from three carrier sites that are currently accessible only through their desktop versions. Here’s what I need from you: • Code (Python is preferred, but I’m open to another language if it makes sense) that navigates each carrier’s quoting workflow, captures the required data points, and stores them in a clean, consistent format such as CSV or JSON. • Simple configuration so I can add more carriers or tweak field names without rewriting the entire scraper. • Clear, step-by-step documentation for setup and ongoing use, plus comments in the code so I can maintain it myself. For now, no API calls—everything has to run through direct page interaction with tools like Requests, BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or Playwright. As long as the solution is reliable and reasonably fast, the specific stack is yours to choose. I’d like to see an initial working scraper for one carrier within the first milestone, then expand to the remaining two. If any anti-bot or captcha issues pop up, flag them early so we can decide on work-arounds. Once the three scrapers are stable, we can talk about adding optional sorting or filtering on price, coverage, and discounts in a follow-up phase. Send over a short outline of how you’d tackle the sites—libraries, high-level flow, and estimated turnaround—and let’s get started.
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Hello, I understand you're looking for a web scraper to gather insurance rates and details from specific carrier sites. I would begin by selecting the right libraries, primarily using Python with BeautifulSoup and Selenium for web interaction. My approach involves navigating each carrier's quoting process to extract the relevant data points and organizing them into a clean format, like CSV or JSON. Additionally, I’ll ensure that the code is easily configurable for you to add more carriers or modify fields without hassle. For documentation, I will provide clear setup instructions and include comments in the code for maintenance. I aim to deliver a functional scraper for the first carrier as the initial milestone, and I will proactively address any anti-bot measures encountered. Once we have stable scrapers for all three carriers, we can explore options for sorting and filtering data. What specific data points do you need to capture beyond insurance rates, coverage options, and discounts? Thanks, Muhammad Awais
$25 USD in 32 days
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Subject: Proposal for Manufactured Home Rate Scraper Project Hello, I am excited about the opportunity to work on your project to develop a reliable web-scraping solution for the comparative rater of manufactured-home insurance. I have extensive experience in web scraping using Python and am confident in delivering a high-quality solution that meets your requirements. I propose to use a combination of Python, Requests, BeautifulSoup, and Selenium to navigate through the carrier websites, extract the necessary data points, and store them in a structured format like CSV or JSON. The code will be designed for easy configuration to accommodate future additions or modifications. I plan to provide comprehensive documentation and clear code comments to ensure easy setup and maintenance for you. My approach will involve delivering an initial working scraper for one carrier as a milestone, followed by expanding it to cover the remaining two carriers. I am committed to delivering a solution that is reliable, efficient, and scalable for future enhancements. I look forward to discussing the project details further and providing you with a detailed plan on how I intend to tackle the sites. Please find my portfolio for reference: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Thank you for considering my proposal. I am eager to collaborate on this project and deliver a successful outcome. Best regards,
$20 USD in 40 days
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I’m an experienced Python developer specializing in web scraping and automation using Selenium, Playwright, and BeautifulSoup. I can build a reliable scraper for your manufactured-home insurance rater that navigates each carrier’s desktop workflow, extracts rates, coverage, and discount info, and outputs it in clean JSON or CSV format. The code will be modular and configurable, allowing you to add carriers or adjust field names without rewriting the scraper, and I’ll provide clear documentation and inline comments for maintainability. I propose delivering an initial working scraper for one carrier as the first milestone, then expanding to the remaining two, with any anti-bot or captcha challenges flagged immediately.
$20 USD in 40 days
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I am an experienced Python developer specializing in web scraping. I can build a reliable and efficient web scraper using tools like Requests, BeautifulSoup, or Selenium to gather insurance rates and coverage details from desktop versions of carrier sites. I will provide clear documentation for setup and maintenance. I aim to deliver an initial working scraper for one carrier within the first milestone and expand to the remaining two. Let's discuss the specific approach for tackling the sites and get started.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello, At Live Experts LLC, we bring together a team of experienced engineers and developers with a proven track record in all fields of Computer Science, including Web Scraping which is essential for your Manufactured Home Rate Scraper project. Having expertise in Python and skills in libraries like Selenium and BeautifulSoup, we can provide high-performance web scraping code that will not only extract data from the target sites but also store it efficiently in a clean and consistent format as required. Moreover, we understand the importance of providing you simple configurations and comprehensive documentation as you would need flexibility for future adjustments. These are areas where our strength lies - delivering reliable, efficient and adaptable solutions to cater to your needs. Through our work, you will gain not just a one-time solution, but an ongoing support system where I'll provide well-commented code to make maintenance easy for you. In addition to meeting your immediate requirements, our team can also add value by offering optional sorting or filtering on price, coverage, and discounts when required. To begin the project on right footstep, I could build an initial working scraper for one carrier within the first milestone as you requested. My turnaround time is estimated to be competitive, quality-oriented and timely delivered as per my past projects testemonials mentioned below Thanks!
$50 USD in 692 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dear Valuable Client, CnELIndia, led by Raman Ladhani, can deliver a robust Manufactured Home Rate Scraper tailored to your needs. We propose building the scraper in Python using Selenium and BeautifulSoup for reliable page interaction and data extraction. The workflow will navigate each carrier’s quoting process, capture insurance rates, coverage options, and discounts, and store results in JSON/CSV. We will implement a modular configuration for easy addition of carriers or field changes, along with well-documented, commented code for maintainability. Our phased approach starts with a working scraper for the first carrier, flags any anti-bot or captcha challenges early, and expands to the remaining two carriers. We ensure clear step-by-step setup instructions and provide guidance for future enhancements like sorting or filtering. Estimated initial milestone delivery: 7–10 business days. Raman and CnELIndia’s expertise ensures a reliable, scalable, and maintainable solution.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Our team specializes in building reliable, maintainable data extraction systems, and we understand the importance of delivering dependable scrapers that provide structured data you can use as the foundation of your platform. Our Approach Python (primary language – widely used and maintainable). Playwright or Selenium (for handling interactive quoting workflows, dropdowns, and JavaScript-heavy pages). BeautifulSoup / lxml (for parsing HTML where applicable). Pandas / JSON Libraries (for formatting and exporting to CSV or JSON). High-Level Flow: Carrier Workflow Analysis – Examine the quoting process of each carrier site to identify required input fields, navigation steps, and data points. Automated Navigation – Use Playwright (preferred for speed and reliability) or Selenium to simulate user input and progress through forms. Data Extraction – Capture rates, coverage options, and discount information displayed during the workflow. Data Storage – Normalize and export results into CSV or JSON with consistent field names. We will handle common protections such as dynamic waits, randomized headers, and session persistence. If any captcha or advanced anti-bot measures arise, we will flag them immediately and propose viable work-arounds (e.g., manual input, third-party solver services, or hybrid semi-automated flows). Due to word limit not able to write more. Lets connect to discuss further in detail Thanks
$18 USD in 40 days
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Dear qubo1, We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in JavaScript, Python, Web Scraping, Software Architecture, Data Extraction, BeautifulSoup, Selenium, API Development and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
$25 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I am an experienced Python developer specializing in web scraping, automation, and data extraction. I will build a reliable scraper using Selenium, Playwright, or BeautifulSoup to navigate each carrier’s quoting workflow and capture insurance rates, coverage options, and discount information. Data will be stored in clean, consistent formats like CSV or JSON, with a modular setup to easily add carriers or update fields. I will provide clear step-by-step documentation and inline code comments for easy maintenance. An initial working scraper for one carrier will be delivered first, followed by the remaining two, with any anti-bot issues flagged early. Best regards, Niral D
$15 USD in 40 days
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As a seasoned and versatile developer with over seven years of industry expertise, specializing in Python, Software Architecture and Web Scraping, I am confident that my comprehensive skills align perfectly with your project needs. In fact, I have excelled in similar demanding projects throughout my career – having worked with top companies like Metlife GOSC, DXC technologies and Elite Services managing their web scraping efforts. Not only am I adept at navigating diverse carrier sites but also have a profound understanding of the various libraries including BeautifulSoup, Selenium etc., that can be used for successful page interaction such as required in your project. This will enable me to provide stable code that captures all the vital details you care about in a consistent format – be it insurance rates, coverage options or even discount information – for easy comparison. Furthermore, my dedication to enhancing the user experience stretches far beyond code completion. I commit to developing clear and versatile documentation combined with my offer of free 4-day support for any issues post-delivery. To ensure uninterrupted relevancy of the scraper, I will build an adaptable codebase enabling you to add carriers or modify field names without much hassle. Rest assured, my EMPLOYER SATISFACTION guarantee extends to my delivery speed as well; I vow to complete this project in the most efficient manner possible without compromising on quality - at OPTIMUM PRICE!
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I understand you're looking to develop a reliable web scraper for manufactured-home insurance rates, pulling essential data from three carrier sites. My approach will be to create a Python-based scraper using tools like Selenium and BeautifulSoup, ensuring it navigates each carrier's quoting workflow efficiently. I'll design the code to be adaptable, enabling you to easily add more carriers and adjust field names without needing to rewrite everything. To keep things organized, I will structure the output in a clean format like CSV or JSON and provide comprehensive documentation to guide you through the setup and maintenance of the scraper. For the first milestone, I'll deliver a working version for one carrier, and I will proactively address any anti-bot issues we might encounter. What are the specific data points you want to capture from each carrier's site? Thanks, Shamshad
$25 USD in 30 days
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Dear Client, I am excited to submit a proposal for the development of a Selenium script that automates the process of navigating carrier quoting workflows, capturing required data points, and storing them in a clean and consistent format. As a seasoned Selenium with Python expert, I am confident in my ability to deliver a high-quality solution that meets your requirements. The script will utilize Selenium to navigate each carrier's quoting workflow, ensuring efficient and accurate data capture. The script will capture the required data points, storing them in a clean and consistent format such as CSV or JSON. The script will be designed with simplicity in mind, allowing you to easily add more carriers or field names as needed. I will provide comprehensive documentation for setup and ongoing use, ensuring a seamless experience. The code will include comments to facilitate understanding and modification. looking forward to the opportunity to work with you. Before we proceed, I invite you to review my profile and read feedback from previous clients to gauge my expertise and work quality. Profile link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/jayshreeganeshha Thank you for considering my proposal. Best regards, Manoj
$15 USD in 40 days
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As the leader of a seasoned software company, my team and I are no strangers to complex web scraping projects. With over a decade of extensive experience in Python development and web scraping, we have successfully delivered numerous projects with impeccable results. Our specialty in automation and data extraction aligns perfectly with your needs for the Manufactured Home Rate Scraper project. We understand that dependability is paramount for your comparative insurance rating tool, and our sharp Python skills can navigate the carrier sites efficiently to extract the precise data points you require. We are also well-versed in using powerful tools like BeautifulSoup and Selenium which will empower us to interact with any necessary desktop versions. At STR Softwares LLP, we don't just build solutions; we also empower you with smooth setup and ongoing use of the tools we develop. Our documentation is clear, step-by-step, ensuring that you can maintain the system yourself if you choose to. To summarize, we offer a professional approach, dedication from experienced senior developers, exemplary communication on a 24/7 basis, a proven track record that speaks for itself and swift yet quality code delivery. Choose us for this pivotal phase of your project; let's create a solution that exceeds all ofificacion
$20 USD in 40 days
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As a seasoned web developer and data scraping specialist, I have the perfect skill set to tackle your project head-on. With a strong background in Python and other relevant languages, I can swiftly create reliable, high-performance web-scraping code that will efficiently gather the insurance rates, coverage options, and discount information you need from the three carrier websites.
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I am really excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you on this project! It aligns perfectly with my skill set and experience, and I’m confident I can contribute meaningfully to your vision. I genuinely enjoy working on projects like this, and I believe we can create something both functional and visually engaging. Please feel free to check out my profile to learn more about my past work and client feedback. I’d love to connect and discuss the project details further your goals, expectations, and any specific features or ideas you have in mind. The more I understand your vision, the better I can bring it to life. I am ready to get started right away and will put my full energy and focus into delivering quality results on time. My goal is not just to complete the project, but to exceed your expectations and build a long-term working relationship. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! With regards! Divya
$15 USD in 40 days
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Drawing from my versatile skill set, deep Python expertise, and extensive experience in web scraping, I am perfectly equipped to build the required scraper for your manufactured-home insurance project. My proficiency with tools like Requests, BeautifulSoup, Selenium or Playwright will allow me to reliably navigate and extract all the essential data points including insurance rates, coverage options, and discount information from the three carriers' desktop sites. Ensuring minimal maintenance hassle for you, I will design clean and easily configurable code that lets you modify field names or add more carriers conveniently. Combining my strong analytical skills and knowledge of languages such as .NET and Python, I can determine a well-tailored solution stack that ensures both speed and reliability for your unique project requirements. Throughout the process, I will prioritize clear documentation and comments within the code so that you can confidently maintain it yourself.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hello, Thank you so much for posting this opportunity it sounds like a great fit, and I’d love to be part of it! I’ve worked on similar projects before, and I’m confident I can bring real value to your project. I’m passionate about what I do and always aim to deliver work that’s not only high-quality but also makes things easier and smoother for my clients. Feel free to take a quick look at my profile to see some of the work I’ve done in the past. If it feels like a good match, I’d be happy to chat further about your project and how I can help bring it to life. I’m available to get started right away and will give this project my full attention from day one. Let’s connect and see how we can make this a success together! Looking forward to hearing from you soon. With Regards! Abhishek Saini
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I have 7 years of experience in Webscraping and automation.I will develop Python based Webscraper script using selenium. Let's connect to know more regarding website and steps to follow.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’ve built robust web scrapers using Selenium and Playwright for workflows just like this—navigating multi-step quote forms, extracting pricing, coverage, and discount data, and exporting to clean JSON/CSV formats. For your project, I’ll use Playwright with Python for its speed, reliability, and native handling of dynamic content and anti-bot challenges. Each scraper will have modular configs for form fields, selectors, and output mapping so you can scale or tweak easily. I’ll deliver detailed code comments and step-by-step docs for setup and edits. I’ll start with one carrier, validate workflows, then scale to the other two. Thanks, Hercules
$25 USD in 40 days
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⭐Hi, I’m ready to assist you right away!⭐ I believe I’d be a great fit for your project since I specialize in building automated web-scraping solutions that are reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain. I always deliver on time and within budget, while keeping the workflow clear and transparent so there are no surprises. I’ve built scrapers using Playwright, Selenium, and BeautifulSoup to extract structured data from complex multi-step workflows. I’ve also designed config-driven scraping systems that make it simple to add new sites or adjust fields without rewriting the code. The problem you’re solving is that carrier sites don’t expose an API, making rate and coverage data hard to collect consistently. A dependable scraper will turn this manual, time-consuming task into an automated process, giving you accurate, clean data in minutes instead of hours. This means you’ll have a scalable foundation for your comparative rater, letting you focus on analysis and customer value instead of manual data entry. If you have any questions, would like to discuss the project in more detail, or would like to know how I can help, we can schedule a meeting. Thank you. Maxim
$20 USD in 40 days
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