How to Scrape Phone Numbers from Websites Easily
How to Scrape Phone Numbers from Websites Easily
We all know how important it is to get phone numbers, so there's no need to dwell on that. Whether you're in sales, buying something, or handling customer inquiries, having access to accurate contact details is crucial. However, manually copying and pasting phone numbers from multiple websites isn’t just tedious—it’s also prone to errors, and can lead to messy, inaccurate information. This is where automation steps in to save time and ensure accuracy.
Our Phone Number Scraper Automation can extract phone numbers from any web page—whether it’s a traditional phone system or a cloud-based one. This tutorial will walk you through five simple steps to automate phone number scraping using Hexomatic.
How to Scrape Phone Numbers in 5 Simple Steps
To get started, you'll need an account with Hexomatic.com. Once you're set up, follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a New Workflow
First, log in to your Hexomatic dashboard and create a new workflow. Choose the "Blank" option to start from scratch, and select the Data Input Automation as your starting point.
Step 2: Add the Web Page URLs
Next, input the URLs of the web pages you want to scrape. You can do this by selecting the Manual Paste/List of Inputs option.
You can add a single URL or bulk import multiple URLs at once.
Step 3: Add the Phone Number Scraper Automation
Once you’ve added the URLs, include the Phone Number Scraper Automation to your workflow. Set Data Input as the source.
You'll have the option to specify how many phone numbers to extract per domain, or you can select the "All" option to scrape every phone number detected on each domain. After configuring the necessary settings, click Continue.
This automation can run in two modes:
Fast Mode: Loads pages quickly but may have a lower success rate.
Standard Mode: Takes a bit longer but has a higher chance of success.
You can also switch between Data Center mode and Residential mode (which uses residential proxies, while this consumes premium credits, it offers a higher chance of success).
Choose the mode that best suits your needs.
Step 4: Run the Workflow
Now you're ready to go! You can either click Run Now to start the workflow immediately or schedule it to run at a later time.
Step 5: View and Save the Results
Once the workflow has completed, you can view the results and export them to either CSV or Google Sheets for further use.
Bonus Step: Add Page Titles for Better Organization
For an even more organized output, you can add the "SEO Meta Tags" automation to your workflow. By selecting to scrape "Title Tags," you will automatically capture the page titles and have them added as labels next to the phone numbers in your spreadsheet. This provides a clear reference for each phone number, making your data easier to analyze and categorize.
At Hexact, we’re committed to helping you streamline your workflow and maximize your efficiency. Stay tuned for more tips and tutorials on how to better organize your data, automate repetitive tasks, and free up your time for what truly matters—so you can focus on more important tasks rather than spending hours copy-pasting.