Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
Scraping Google Trends for Real-Time Insights
Google Trends is a useful tool for businesses, marketers, and content creators who want to monitor search demand, spot emerging topics, and make faster data-driven decisions. As of 2026, the product also includes Gemini-powered exploration features on the desktop Explore page, expanding how users discover related terms and compare trends.
Google Maps Datasets Comparison: Bright Data vs Actowiz
We compared the top Google Maps dataset providers Bright Data and Actowiz using a field-level benchmark. Rather than ranking the providers, we documented differences in schema breadth, field completeness, null value handling, and data integration readiness. Both include place-level context, review-level content, and reviewer-level metadata.
Telegram Proxy Setting: How to Set Up a Proxy in Telegram Step by Step
Telegram supports two main proxy types in its apps: SOCKS5 and MTProto. SOCKS5 uses a server and port, with username and password optional. MTProto uses a server, port, and a required secret. Telegram also supports proxy links that can open and prefill these settings for you.
Best TikTok Scraping Tools in 2026 (Python Guide)
In 2026, TikTok moved its U.S. operations to the TikTok USDS Joint Venture, managed by Oracle. This changed how the platform handles data and anti-bot measures. To understand how well different tools handle TikTok data, we tested the leading TikTok scrapers by running 500 unique TikTok videos per provider.
Anonymous Proxies: Providers, Definition & Detection Fixes
An anonymous proxy, or anonymizer, conceals a user’s identity, location, and IP address to protect personal information. While anonymous proxies enhance privacy, the growing sophistication of web security means these proxies are frequently flagged. Understanding the meaning of an anonymous proxy and how it differs from elite versions is essential for bypassing modern detection systems.
Best Video Proxies for Video & Image Extraction
High latency, bandwidth bottlenecks, and aggressive IP blocking make video data extraction one of the most challenging tasks. A standard proxy setup often can’t keep up with the advanced anti-bot measures used to protect streaming content.
Top 6 ParseHub Alternatives & Evaluation in 2026
ParseHub is a web data collection platform that provides scraping services. Our research uncovered some issues that ParseHub users face. Before utilizing ParseHub’s scraping services, it may be prudent to investigate alternatives that may better suit your business’s needs.
How to Setup & Turn Off iPhone Proxy
Configuring iPhone proxy settings lets you manage network traffic and enhance privacy at the system level for any Wi-Fi connection. Whether you need to setup an HTTP proxy for professional use or you are looking for a way to turn off proxy settings iPhone is stuck on to fix connectivity issues, this guide provides the steps for iOS and iPadOS.
Oxylabs vs Bright Data: Pricing & Benchmark Comparison
Oxylabs and Bright Data are two of the largest proxy providers used for large-scale web scraping and automation.
Static Proxies: What They Are & the Best Providers
Static proxies use an IP address that remains the same over time, rather than changing with each request or session. In practice, the term usually refers to datacenter proxies and ISP proxies (static residential proxies), because both are designed for long-lived identity and stable sessions.
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