BrowserAct Visit Page Node - Beginner's Guide

Introduction

Master BrowserAct's Visit Page node to navigate web pages efficiently. Load URLs in the current tab or open new tabs for isolated execution. Perfect for launching scraping workflows, product monitoring, and forum analysis. Learn features, rules, and best practices to kickstart your browser automation journey.

Detail

What is the Visit Page Node?

The Visit Page Node helps you quickly navigate to any web page by simply entering a URL—no complex prompts or code required. It loads your target page either in the current active tab or opens a new tab for isolated execution. This node is the entry point for most workflows, setting up your browser automation for scraping, interaction, or data extraction.

When Should You Use It?

Use the Visit Page Node if you need to:

· Launch data scraping workflows by navigating to target URLs (e.g., Amazon search results or Reddit feeds)

· Start product monitoring workflows by visiting e-commerce sites

· Access forum pages for post analysis and content extraction

· Navigate to any starting page before performing clicks, scrolls, or data extraction

How to Set Up a Visit Page Node (Step by Step)

1.Insert the Node

Click the + button in your workflow, then select "Visit Page Node" from the node library.

2.Enter the Target URL

Simply type or paste the full URL of the page you want to visit
Type / to reference variables from previous steps (e.g., {{target_url}} for dynamic links).

3.Choose Your Access Method

Current Tab Access:
Execute on the current active tab. The page loads in the same browser window you're already using.
New Tab Execution:
Open a new tab for execution. This keeps your workflow isolated from other tabs.

4.Handle Errors (Optional)

In abnormal situations:
Select "Stop Task" from the dropdown to halt the workflow if the page fails to load.

5.Connect with Other Nodes

Typical workflow structure:

Start Node → Visit Page → Extract Data / Click Element / Loop List

Place the Visit Page node right after the Start node and before any extraction or interaction nodes.

Example: Visiting BrowserAct Homepage

Goal: Navigate to BrowserAct's homepage to start a scraping workflow.

Step 1: Add Visit Page Node

URL: https://www.browseract.com/
Access Method: Current Tab Access
Error Handling: Stop Task

Step 2: Add Next Steps

Continue with Extract Data, Click Element, or other nodes to interact with the loaded page.

Key Rules & Best Practices

Rules:

One URL per execution — Each Visit Page node loads only one page at a time.
Navigation only — Don't include actions like "click" or "scroll" in the URL field; use separate nodes for those tasks.
Valid URLs required — Always use complete URLs starting with http:// or https://

Best Practices:

Use direct URLs for static pages: https://www.browseract.com/

Use parameter references (/ + variable) for dynamic URLs
Place Visit Page immediately after Start node
Set error handling to "Stop Task" to prevent workflow failures from propagating

Tips for Success

· Always test your URLs in a regular browser first to make sure they load correctly
· Use parameters for workflows that need to visit different URLs based on user input or previous steps
· Keep it simple — Visit Page is just for navigation; save interactions for other nodes
· Check your error handling settings to prevent silent failures