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Scrape Creators

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Overview

The node "Scrape Creators" provides real-time social media data scraping capabilities across multiple platforms, including Facebook Ad Library. Specifically, the "Search Companies" operation under the "Facebook Ad Library" resource allows users to search for companies within the Facebook Ad Library by providing a query string. This is useful for marketers, researchers, or analysts who want to gather information about companies advertising on Facebook, monitor competitors, or analyze market trends.

Practical examples include:

  • Searching for companies related to a specific product category (e.g., "yoga pants") to analyze their ad strategies.
  • Gathering a list of advertisers in a niche to identify potential partners or competitors.
  • Monitoring brand presence and advertising activity on Facebook.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query The search term used to find companies in the Facebook Ad Library. Example: "yoga pants"

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the search results from the Facebook Ad Library. The json output field will typically include details about companies matching the query, such as company names, ad counts, and possibly other metadata related to their advertising presence on Facebook.

If the node supports binary data output, it would generally represent media assets or files related to the ads, but this is not explicitly indicated in the provided code snippet.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with the Scrape Creators API service.
  • The node sends requests to the base URL https://api.scrapecreators.com.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful operation.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing API key: Ensure that the API key credential is correctly set up in n8n.
    • Network connectivity problems: Verify internet access and that the Scrape Creators API endpoint is reachable.
    • Query parameter errors: The "Query" property is required; ensure it is provided and properly formatted.

  • Common error messages:

    • Authentication errors indicating invalid API key: Check and update the API key credential.
    • Rate limiting or quota exceeded errors: Review API usage limits and adjust request frequency accordingly.
    • Empty or no results returned: Confirm that the query string is valid and likely to return results.

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