Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by stormen » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 4:09 PM UTC

Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine
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Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by stormen » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 4:23 PM UTC

Backend in node.js. We leverage the fact that we get huge amounts of bot traffic, by saving all entries they fetch from Instagram to build our database of popular tags and users.

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by elwell » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 5:27 PM UTC

I'm pretty sure IG doesn't like any names that have Insta or Gram in them. (That's why Webstagram changed to Websta). Just a heads up before you develop your brand and then get kicked off their API.

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 5:45 PM UTC

elwell wrote: post #3

I'm pretty sure IG doesn't like any names that have Insta or Gram in them. (That's why Webstagram changed to Websta). Just a heads up before you develop your brand and then get kicked off their API.

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Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by phpnode » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 5:48 PM UTC

[deleted] wrote: post #4

elwell wrote: post #3

I'm pretty sure IG doesn't like any names that have Insta or Gram in them. (That's why Webstagram changed to Websta). Just a heads up before you develop your brand and then get kicked off their API.

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they don't want people to be confused and think that your service is official. it's generally bad practise to tie your brand to someone else's anyway.

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by eiriklv » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 5:51 PM UTC

elwell wrote: post #3

I'm pretty sure IG doesn't like any names that have Insta or Gram in them. (That's why Webstagram changed to Websta). Just a heads up before you develop your brand and then get kicked off their API.

Main developer here - That's a very valid point (which i see now), and we'll look into it straight away

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by justboxing » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 5:59 PM UTC

eiriklv wrote: post #6

elwell wrote: post #3

I'm pretty sure IG doesn't like any names that have Insta or Gram in them. (That's why Webstagram changed to Websta). Just a heads up before you develop your brand and then get kicked off their API.

Main developer here - That's a very valid point (which i see now), and we'll look into it straight away

Hi Erik,

I found the specific language in their Branding "Guidelines" that forbid the use of "Insta" and "Gram" in app or domain name.

Here's the link: https://help.instagram.com/304689166306603/

Relevant Section:

Naming Applications and Products

If you offer an application, website or product that is compatible with or related to the Instagram service, such as an app or website that uses the Instagram APIs, you may fairly and accurately describe how your application, website or product relates to Instagram. But you may not use the Instagram trademarks in your own brand, or suggest that Instagram sponsors or endorses you or your products.

Don’t:

Use “Instagram,” “IG”, “Insta” or “Gram” in your app or product name or domain name

Use the Camera Logos, or the Instagram name or logo, in your brand identity, such as your app icon, logo or product design

Use the Instagram stylized font in your logo or product or marketing materials

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by eiriklv » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 6:08 PM UTC

justboxing wrote: post #7

eiriklv wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Main developer here - That's a very valid point (which i see now), and we'll look into it straight away

Hi Erik, I found the specific language in their Branding "Guidelines" that forbid the use of "Insta" and "Gram" in app or domain name. Here's the link: https://help.instagram.com/304689166306603/ Relevant Section: Naming Applications and Products If you offer an application, website or product that is compatible with or related to the Instagram service, such as an app or website that uses the Instagram APIs, you may…

Thanks! As said earlier, we'll look into it straight away. Hopefully we're able to find a solution where we don't trash our domain and rank.. :/

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by eiriklv » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 6:20 PM UTC

justboxing wrote: post #7

eiriklv wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Main developer here - That's a very valid point (which i see now), and we'll look into it straight away

Hi Erik, I found the specific language in their Branding "Guidelines" that forbid the use of "Insta" and "Gram" in app or domain name. Here's the link: https://help.instagram.com/304689166306603/ Relevant Section: Naming Applications and Products If you offer an application, website or product that is compatible with or related to the Instagram service, such as an app or website that uses the Instagram APIs, you may…

We're changing our logo and titles right away.

Re: Show HN: Self-Scraping Instagram Search Engine

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Post by justboxing » Tue, Sep 02, 2014, 6:31 PM UTC

eiriklv wrote: post #9

justboxing wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi Erik, I found the specific language in their Branding "Guidelines" that forbid the use of "Insta" and "Gram" in app or domain name. Here's the link: https://help.instagram.com/304689166306603/ Relevant Section: Naming Applications and Products If you offer an application, website or product that is compatible with or related to the Instagram service, such as an app or website that uses the Instagram APIs, you may…

We're changing our logo and titles right away.

Good Luck!