When I first started my trading journey, I was far from tech-savvy. My knowledge was limited to basic spreadsheets, and I struggled with everything beyond that.

Initially, I relied on cumbersome spreadsheets filled with manual data entry, which was time-consuming and inefficient. I spent entire days just processing information and projecting trades for the weekend, while also dedicating two hours every morning to horse racing.

As my workload grew, I realized there had to be a better way. I experimented with some scraping tools, but they often left me frustrated, spending far too much time troubleshooting rather than saving time.

After resisting third-party solutions for years, I finally decided to hire a freelancer to create a custom scraper for me. To my surprise, this tool transformed my workflow. What once took two hours could now be done in just 30 seconds with a simple click!

However, when the scraper inevitably failed, I found myself back at square one, relying on tedious manual methods for weeks while trying to get it fixed. This experience made it clear: I needed to take control.

Determined to overcome these challenges, I invested time in learning PHP. Starting with no programming experience was daunting, but with perseverance and some guidance, I developed the skills to automate my processes.

In this guide, I take you from beginner to advanced web scraping in a structured way. I share everything you need to know, making the learning curve manageable.

With clear code samples, thorough explanations of technical concepts, and a hands-on "build a program as you go" approach, I'm proud of the resource I've created for you.