Automate Web Scraping: Email CSV, Save to Sheets & Excel

Transform any website into structured data with this comprehensive n8n automation workflow that scrapes web content, converts it to CSV format, and automatically distributes the results via email, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel.

What This Workflow Does

This automated web scraping solution streamlines data extraction and distribution through five key steps:

• Website Content Retrieval: Sends HTTP requests to target websites to fetch complete HTML content
• Data Parsing & Extraction: Intelligently parses HTML to extract relevant information from web pages
• CSV Conversion: Sorts and converts extracted data into clean, structured CSV files
• Email Distribution: Automatically sends the CSV file as an attachment to your specified email address via Gmail
• Multi-Platform Storage: Simultaneously saves scraped data to both Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel 365 for instant access and analysis

Use Cases

Perfect for automation engineers and SaaS operators who need to:

• Monitor competitor pricing, product listings, or inventory changes
• Extract contact information from business directories for lead generation
• Collect real estate listings, job postings, or market research data
• Aggregate news articles, blog posts, or industry updates for content analysis
• Track product reviews, ratings, or customer feedback across multiple sites

Technical Details

This n8n workflow leverages multiple nodes and integrations:

• Core Nodes: HTTP Request, HTML parsing, Sort, Split Out, and Sticky Note nodes
• Email Integration: Gmail API for automated CSV delivery
• Cloud Storage: Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel 365 integration
• Required APIs: Google Cloud credentials (Google Drive, Google Sheets, Gmail), Microsoft Azure credentials with Graph permissions

Setup requires configuring your target website in the "Fetch website content" node, along with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud API credentials. The workflow automatically handles data extraction, formatting, and multi-platform distribution, making web scraping accessible for non-technical users while providing the flexibility automation professionals need.