Contact details
Emails, phone numbers, and job titles from directories and company pages.
Automate lead generation with web scraping
Business directories block scrapers. Browserbase runs real browsers that are able to pull contact data, company details, and buying signals from public sites, reliably.
The Problem
Manual prospecting slows you down
- Searching business directories one by one for contact info.
- CRM records going stale within months of entry.
- Getting blocked when you try to automate the search.
- Cross-referencing company details across multiple sources.
- Pipeline drying up because research can't keep pace with outreach.
The Solution
How Browserbase automates lead collection
- Real browsers: navigate directories and company sites like a human would.
- Agent Identity: bypass anti-scraping protections without getting blocked.
- Persistent sessions: stay logged in to gated directories across runs.
- Full observability: debug and replay every session with built-in recording.
- Parallel collection: research hundreds of companies simultaneously.
Data you can collect
Company info
Revenue, employee count, industry, tech stack, and firmographics.
Buying signals
Job postings, recent news, funding rounds, and growth indicators.
Social profiles
Professional network presence, posts, and engagement data.
Templates to get you started
Extract Company Data from Websites
Extract company value propositions from websites for lead enrichment and outreach
Search Business Registries for KYC
Search business registries and extract registration details, NAICS codes, and ownership data
Find Company Addresses for KYC
Extract company mailing addresses from Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is web scraping for lead generation legal?
Web scraping public business data is generally legal when you respect robots.txt, terms of service, and data protection regulations. Always consult legal counsel for your specific use case.
What types of lead data can I scrape?
You can extract contact details (emails, phone numbers, job titles), company information (revenue, employee count, industry, tech stack), buying signals (job postings, funding rounds, news), and social profiles from business directories and company websites.
How do I avoid getting blocked when scraping business directories?
Browserbase uses real browsers with built-in stealth capabilities to bypass anti-bot detection. Features include automatic fingerprint rotation, residential proxies, CAPTCHA solving, and human-like browsing patterns to ensure reliable data collection at scale.
Can I scrape LinkedIn for leads?
LinkedIn's terms of service restrict automated scraping. However, you can use Browserbase to scrape public business directories, company websites, and other legitimate data sources to build comprehensive lead lists without violating platform policies.
How does Browserbase compare to buying lead lists?
Web scraping gives you fresher, more targeted data than purchased lists. You control exactly what data you collect, when you collect it, and can continuously update your CRM. This results in higher-quality leads with better conversion rates compared to static, often outdated purchased lists.