VBA Programmer Needed for Web Scraping Project - Email Addresses of Financial Advisers in Australia

Description: We are a market insights research firm seeking an experienced VBA programmer to develop a workable VBA script for web scraping. The goal is to extract email addresses and names of financial advisers or planners from various websites representing adviser practices, advisory practices, and individual advisers based in Australia. The collected data will be organized and listed in an Excel file. Responsibilities: Develop a VBA script to perform web scraping and extract email addresses and names from relevant websites. Implement the script to navigate through multiple web pages and collect data from each page. Ensure the script handles different website structures and adapts to changes in HTML elements. Store the collected data accurately and efficiently in an Excel file, organizing it in a structured format. Create error handling mechanisms to handle potential issues during the web scraping process. Optimize the script for performance and efficiency to ensure timely data extraction. Provide documentation or comments within the code for future reference and maintenance. Requirements: Strong proficiency in VBA programming, specifically for web scraping tasks. Experience with web scraping tools and techniques, including interacting with HTML elements and navigating websites. Familiarity with financial adviser websites, practices, and terminology in Australia. Proficient in Excel for data manipulation and storage. Attention to detail and accuracy in extracting and organizing data. Ability to troubleshoot and debug issues that may arise during the web scraping process. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with our team and provide regular updates on progress. Additional Information: This is a freelance project with a specific deliverable - a functional VBA script for web scraping financial adviser email addresses and names in Australia. The selected programmer will have the opportunity to work remotely and will have flexibility regarding their working hours. We anticipate that the project will require approximately [estimate duration] to complete, but the timeframe can be negotiated based on the programmer's availability. To apply, please provide: Examples of previous web scraping projects you have completed, preferably with VBA. An estimated timeline for completing this project. Any additional information or suggestions that demonstrate your suitability for this task.