Web Scraping 9gag for Memes

£2-5 GBP / hour

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3 months ago

£2-5 GBP / hour

An efficient and effective web scraper is required for extracting English text and images from memes on 9gag.com. The successful freelancer will need to: Step 1: - Webscrape 1000 image memes with text on it. The more text the better. - The text should be in English. - Memes should originate from the users in Great Britain in 2023. - All memes should be unique, not versions of one and the same. - Exclude those containing censored words like "bi*ch", "f*ck", etc. in the text on memes. - Create a methodology for downloading the corresponding images - Thoroughly test the tool to ensure it's error-free I need to store the database for later usage, so ideally organize them with data into excel as well. Step 2: - Precisely target and extract English text from the image memes - The text should not be a mix of miscellaneous words, but in the forms of sentences as it appears in the memes, or separate lines, so that the context in understandable. - Form a database which can be converted into a single corpus and the one which indicates from which meme is this text, for further checking and analysis The sample is below Ideal skill set for this job would include: - Excellent experience in web scraping, specifically text and images - Strong knowledge in handling and optimizing high volumes of data - Solid expertise in data extraction from multimedia - Strong testing and troubleshooting skills - Ability to meet tight deadlines.

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@rosscarter1011

With extensive expertise in web scraping and extracting data from multimedia, I am confident I can deliver an effective solution for this project. Using Selenium and Scrapy, I will develop a robust web scraper to efficiently target 9gag and download 1000 unique image memes with English text originating from 2023 Great Britain users. Implementing meticulous filtering, I will exclude any containing censored words and optimize the scraper to capture memes with substantial text. Leveraging my skills in handling high data volumes, I will organize the memes into a properly structured database convertible into an annotated corpus. Then utilizing easyOCR, I will precisely extract the text, preserving sentence structure and context. My strengths in testing and optimization will ensure a high-quality dataset ready for your analysis. Eager to apply my specialized web scraping and text extraction skills, I'm committed to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations throughout this project. I look forward to discussing how my expertise can deliver the targeted meme data you need.

£50 GBP in 5 days

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23 freelancers are bidding on average £8 GBP/hour for this job

@livegoodlife

Hello there, I am experienced in web scraping and to build script or a windows desktop application by using python. I am also experienced in large data scraping from the given website, by pass IP, Captcha, and anti bot or cloud flair protection. Please message me to discuss more regarding this project. Best Regards

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@abhaymshr091

Hi, Good Morning. I hope this message finds you well. I will extract text from Image and will also provide you meme Image. I understood the work and I am a full time freelancer so that I can start working now. Feel free to contact me and I would love to show you some sample before getting the job. Let's discuss

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@mubashirallii

I have just the right skills and ample experience with web scraping to address your project's tasks on extracting text and images from memes on 9gag.com. Having developed numerous web scrapers, I understand the intricate dynamics involved in seamlessly collecting diverse data types from a variety of multimedia platforms—I'm excited to extend this proficiency to assist you in organizing a competent dataset that aligns specifically with your needs. My extensive knowledge in handling high volumes of data will ensure no meme is left behind nor repeated as your request stipulates. Moreover, my Python journey since 2019 has exposed me to essential frameworks such as Scrapy, Beautifulsoup, Django, Flask, Selenium—all integral parts of a context-aware web scraping project like this one. Combine these skills with my critical analysis approach which leaves no aspect unattended and we having a winning strategy for effective results: systematically storing the database into excel sheets ready for later use.

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@NaderShehata

Hey sir, it seems that you want to scrape memes from the 9gag website with images and text. We can scrap any data from any website or automate a website easily using Python libraries such as Selenium for automating websites and scraping data or Scrapy, which allows us to create a spider for scraping many websites in the same criteria or algorithm. Then we can export data to an Excel sheet or a database using Python. Please check this similar project in my portfolio with this link https://www.freelancer.com/u/nadershehata/portfolio/german-sheet-metal-companies-data-scrapping-10352864?w=f&ngsw-bypass= I have just finished 2 projects of scraping data, one of them was to scrape around 600k products from Sunsky-online using their own API, and then upload it to a Shopify store, and the other one was scraping a huge number of posts counted by millions from the Stocktwtis website and importing this data into MySQL database. I will be pleased if you contact me to work together, waiting for you, thank you.

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@cybersec922

I can scrape meme images in bulk lets have chat about this i will use python to automate the process and can give you the programs (source).

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@larsenm2020

Hey majority of projects which i did were webscrapping you can check out my reviews I have a 1-00% strike rate please have a dm and chat with me i will explain in detail how i am going to work on your project would you have any specific package in mind such as selenium,[;aywright i am expert in both

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@emdi85

Good day! Experienced web scraper proficient in extracting English text and images from memes on 9gag.com. Skilled in developing methodologies for data extraction, organizing data into Excel, and ensuring accuracy and uniqueness of the collected content. Capable of meeting tight deadlines and delivering error-free results. Thank you

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@dataspro

Nice to meet you oksana48, It is a pleasure to communicate with you. My name is Anthony Muñoz, I am the lead engineer for DSPro IT agency and I would like to offer you my professional services. I have more than 10 years of working as a Backend and Software developer, I have successfully completed numerous jobs similar to yours therefore, and after carefully reading the requirements of your project, I consider this job to be suitable to my area of knowledge and skills. I would love to work together to make this project a reality. I greatly appreciate the time provided and I remain pending for any questions or comments. Feel free to contact me. Greetings

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@freemanthecoder

Hello Dear Oksana Y., after thoroughly reading your PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Web Scraping 9gag for Memes)i have clearly understood it and i would like to work with you. I am a skilled and experienced in (Excel, Data Entry, Data Mining, Web Scraping and Data Processing). I consider your project DOABLE as it is within my areas of EXPERTISE. I am a competent guy committed in making your project a SUCCESS and providing the best QUALITY to your SATISFACTION. NB. #100% job completion, No excuses on meeting the deadline, good communication and provision of update on job progress. Please click the chat button for more discussion about the project. In case your project is deleted you can hire me directly on my profile (click hire me on my profile). CHEERS and Thanks in advance.

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@Yash232001

With over 7 years of experience in data entry freelancing, I offer a proven track record of delivering accurate and efficient data processing services. Proficient in a variety of data entry tools and software, I ensure meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines. My commitment to precision and reliability makes me a valuable asset for any project.

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@michealjaison843

Hey boss i am micheal good to find you as my client consider my greetings and gave me one chance to find the new talent

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@ldpfdev

Hello, I am a software developer with more than 10 years of experience. I am interested in working on data mining projects using Python. I have experience with the Selenium Framework, running fully functional headless scripts that interact with and extract data from popular social networks. Please contact me for more details.

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@nohamhmd

Hello sir, I recently obtained my master's degree in AI and Data Science from Ottawa University, and I also have working experience that involves the early stages of collecting and scraping data and analyzing it, till modeling and deployment. So, I believe I can do the project for you and I am always glad to help and grow. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Have a good day.

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@anisasasafitri50

As a recent graduate in Oceanography, my breadth of knowledge is adeptly suited to the task at hand. My experiences with handling large volumes of data and my attention to detail - a vital characteristic in the scrapping work - have prepared me fully for the intricacies of this project. Though not directly related, my certification in Professional Virtual Assistance has sharpened my ability to tackle varied tasks efficiently as an adaptable problem solver. Moreover, it's essential to emphasize my meticulousness in adhering to guidelines and rules, as evident in my experience as an owner of SNACKONSMG. I can assure you that 1000 memes will be scraped diligently while ensuring they are unique and follow all specified parameters. As an excellent communicator, I will keep you informed about the progress, setbacks if any and make sure everything stays on track without delay. Finally, I want to extend an assurance that having learnt from aquatic sciences where organization plays a key role, I understand the requirement to classify the collected data in excel sheets for future retrieval. It would bring me great satisfaction to leverage my abilities in organizing and managing high volumes of information to help you build a structured database for your needs.

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