Abstract: A computer implemented method and system operational via the Internet to parse a document and extract textual information. The method includes steps of presenting to the user a graphical user interface; receiving from a user an electronic document; enabling the user to specify rules computer implementable to extract textual information; implementing the rules; storing the extracted textual information; accepting payment from the user; and delivering the extracted textual information. The system includes a server accessible via the Internet using a web browser and software. The software is accessible through the web browser. The software presents to the user a graphical user interface to interact with the server to receive an electronic document in text format, create rules implementable to extract textual information, implement the rules, accept payment, and, deliver the extracted textual information. The software is operable to store the extracted textual information.