Automated Web Scraping – Email CSV + Save to Google Sheets & Excel
Overview
This workflow automates the process of scraping data from a website, organizing it into a structured CSV file, and distributing the output via email. Additionally, it stores the data in both Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel 365, making it accessible for ongoing analysis and reporting.
How It Works
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HTML Fetching
The workflow begins by sending a request to the specified website and retrieving the page's HTML content. -
Data Extraction
The HTML is parsed to extract relevant content such as text, links, or tables—based on your scraping needs. -
Data Structuring
Extracted content is cleaned, organized, and converted into a structured CSV format. -
Multi-Destination Output
The CSV is attached and emailed to a configured address.
Simultaneously, the same data is saved to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel 365 via API integrations.
Key Benefits
- Fully Automated: No manual copying or exporting needed—runs on schedule or on-demand.
- Multi-Platform Output: Use the data wherever it’s most useful—email inbox, Excel, or Google Sheets.
- Flexible Source Configuration: Easily change the website being scraped to suit different use cases.
- Ideal for Monitoring: Great for market research, competitor tracking, or content aggregation.
Setup Instructions
- In the “Fetch website content” node, update the URL of the site you want to scrape.
- Set up Microsoft Azure credentials with the necessary Microsoft Graph permissions for Excel 365 integration.
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Configure Google Cloud credentials with access to:
• Google Drive
• Google Sheets
• Gmail (required for email delivery)