AI Automation: Instagram Lead Scraping with
Make.com and
Apify.com
Overview:
This AI automation workflow streamlines the process of scraping leads from Instagram using two powerful platforms:
Make.com and Apify.com. By combining the visual automation capabilities of
Make.com with the web scraping prowess of Apify.com, you can efficiently gather valuable lead data with minimal manual effort.
Platform Descriptions:
Make.com (Formerly Integromat):
Make.com is a visual automation platform that allows you to connect apps and automate workflows with ease. It supports a wide range of integrations, enabling you to automate complex processes by simply dragging and dropping modules.
Make.com acts as the central hub in this workflow, coordinating the data flow between Instagram, Apify, and your storage or CRM systems.
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Apify.com:
Apify.com is a platform specializing in web scraping and automation. With Apify, you can extract data from websites in a structured manner using ready-made scrapers or by building custom ones. For this workflow, we're utilizing the Instagram URL Scraper from Apify, which can extract profile data, follower counts, and other relevant information from Instagram URLs.
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Workflow Example: Instagram Lead Scraping
Input Instagram URLs: Start by inputting a list of Instagram profile URLs into the
Make.com scenario. These could be profiles of potential leads or influencers in your niche.
Trigger Apify Scraper:
Make.com then triggers an Apify task using the Instagram URL Scraper. This scraper extracts data such as profile names, follower counts, bio information, and more.
Process and Store Data: Once the data is scraped,
Make.com processes it according to your needs—whether it’s filtering, formatting, or directly transferring it to your CRM or spreadsheet for further use.
Automation Execution: The entire process runs automatically, and you can schedule it to execute at regular intervals to keep your lead database up-to-date.
For a full tutorial on setting up this automation, visit:
https://youtu.be/M_LbLlHqm8s?si=WEAeo6_viEUEvNsz.