Actions16
- Marketplace Dataset Actions
- Web Scraper Actions
- Web Unlocker Actions
Web Unlocker → Web Search
AI-generatedOverview
The Web Unlocker node with the Web Search operation allows users to perform web searches using the Bright Data service. It is designed to send search queries to Google, specifying parameters such as the search zone, country, and page number of results. This node is useful for automating web search tasks, gathering search result data, and integrating search capabilities into workflows.
Use Case Examples
- A marketing analyst automates the collection of search results for specific keywords across different countries to analyze market trends.
- A developer integrates web search functionality into an application to fetch Google search results programmatically.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Zone | Select the zone to use for the web search, which determines the proxy or data source location. |
| Country | Select the country to target the search results geographically. |
| Search Query | The search query string to send to Google. |
| Page | The page number of search results to retrieve, where 1 is the first page. |
| Request Options | Additional request settings such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy configuration, and timeout settings. |
Output
JSON
results- The search results returned from the web search query.page- The page number of the search results returned.zone- The zone used for the search request.country- The country targeted for the search results.
Dependencies
- Bright Data API key credential
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Bright Data API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
- Verify that the selected zone and country are valid and active in the Bright Data service.
- Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail or time out.
- If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.