Most listing pages show items in batches. Pagination is how Trawley moves through all of them so your scraper captures the full set, not just what is on the first screen.
How sites paginate
Trawley handles the common patterns:
- Next button. The site has a "Next" or numbered page links. Trawley clicks through them.
- Load more. A "Load more" button reveals additional items each time it is clicked. Trawley keeps clicking until there are no more.
- Infinite scroll. New items load as you scroll down. Trawley scrolls to pull them in.
Setting it up
You do not need to know which pattern a site uses. During the setup wizard, the assistant checks the page for pagination and tells you what it found. If it detects a "Next" button or a "Load more" control, it configures the scraper to follow it.
If the assistant misses pagination, point it out: "there's a Load more button at the bottom" or "results continue on page 2". It will re-check and wire it up.
Why it matters
Pagination decides how complete your data is. A scraper that only reads the first page silently misses everything after it. It is worth confirming during setup that the preview includes items you know appear further down.