Glossary
What is a Web Crawler?
A web crawler is software that systematically visits public web pages to collect content and signals — such as technologies and contact details — for indexing or enrichment.
Quick definition
A web crawler is software that systematically visits public web pages to collect content and signals — such as technologies and contact details — for indexing or enrichment.
Crawling for prospecting
ProspecStack crawlers explore publicly accessible pages to detect technology signals and contact data. Results are intended for lawful B2B prospecting aligned with local regulations.
Related terms
Technology Signal
A technology signal is evidence that a website uses a particular product, library, CMS, analytics tool, or platform — inferred from public page assets, scripts, headers, or other crawlable markers.
Email Discovery
Email discovery is the process of finding publicly listed business email addresses on company websites so sales and GTM teams can start lawful B2B outreach.
Technographics
Technographics are data describing the software, platforms, and digital tools a company uses — especially those detectable on public websites — used to segment markets and prioritize B2B outreach.
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