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How to use proxies and web scraping for market research
High-quality market research drives business success. An unprecedented amount of valuable market data is now available across the internet, but it’s not simple to gather and analyze. Websites implement rate limiting, CAPTCHAs, and geo-restrictions that block scrapers and skew data collection.
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7 best browser fingerprinting evasion techniques
In this article we’ll list the most effective tools and techniques available in 2025 to spoof browser and device fingerprints.
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Competitor price tracking: A beginner’s step-by-step guide
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to effectively monitor competitor prices so you can make more informed pricing decisions.
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Top 6 proxy providers in 2025
With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which proxy service offers the best reliability, legitimacy, compliance and ethicality, speed, and proxy pool size. Here are the six strongest options to pick from.
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JSON vs. CSV: Choosing the right data formats
Whether you're building internal dashboards, shipping analytics to clients, or syncing services across cloud environments, the data format you choose shapes everything: performance, readability, storage, and integration.
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Geo-blocking: What it is and how to bypass
Have you ever seen a warning “this content is not available in your country” on a streaming platform? Or maybe you noticed that the search results and advertisements look very different for different country settings. These differences are the results of geo-blocking measures.
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Headless browser for web scraping: Usage features
In this post, we share our fascination with headless browsers and recommend a suitable development library for your project.
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Everything you need to know about residential proxies
In this article, we’re going to help you get a better understanding of how residential proxies work and why you might need them.
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VPN vs. proxy: What’s the difference?
What should you opt for, a proxy or a VPN? The short answer is: it depends. Read on to learn more about the differences between VPNs and proxies.
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5 Reasons why your business needs a proxy provider
In this article we look at the five main reasons why your business needs to find a reliable proxy provider that can help you achieve your goals.
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5 Benefits of Using the SOAX Residential Proxy Network
Residential proxies allow you to visit any website and harvest large amounts of data without the risk of being noticed or blocked. With so many residential proxy providers out there, it may seem hard to know for sure which one offers the best bang for the buck.
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Datacenter proxies vs. residential proxies
In this article, you will learn about the key differences between datacenter and residential proxies, and find out why you should choose one over the other depending on your goals and environment.
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How to use residential proxies to boost your business
One helpful resource that entrepreneurs and online professionals should explore is the functions and benefits of residential proxies.
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Free vs. paid proxies: the pros & cons
In this article, we’re going to break down the differences between free vs. paid proxies, and provide you with an insight into why “free” does not always mean “better”.
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How to use proxies for web scraping
If you are planning on doing market or academic research, gathering information about competitors or running a marketing campaign, web scraping offers a variety of options for delivering such projects in an efficient way.
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Static vs rotating proxies: What's the difference?
In this article, we’ll explore in detail another important aspect: static vs rotating proxies. We’ll look at what static and rotating proxies are, what is the difference between them, and in which situations each one would be a better fit.
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HTTP proxy in Python: Guide how to build
In this article, we will be diving into more details of HTTP proxies: how they work and what they are good for.
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What are CAPTCHA proxies and how do they work?
Over time, people have found ways around CAPTCHAs - one such solution is a proxy which can be used as an alternative for accessing blocked websites or programs. In this post we discuss how you would use one in more detail.
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Why Do You Need to Use Proxies for SEO?
Proxies have many useful features, so it would be a mistake not to apply those to one of the main drivers of Internet marketing – SEO. In this article, we’ll explore how proxies can be utilized for enhancing marketing strategies and making the most of the online presence in a safe and secure way.
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What is an elite proxy and how to get it?
Learn more about elite proxies, what they are, and how they work.
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What are shared proxies?
In this article, we’ll explore in more details shared proxies, one of many proxy types. We’ll investigate their characteristics, variations, how they operate, what tasks they are suited for, and what are the pros and cons of using shared proxies.
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Proxy server errors: the main types and ways to fix them
A proxy server is a server that functions as an intermediary between the user and a webpage by receiving instructions from the user and retrieving data from the internet on behalf of the user. Learn more about common proxy server errors and how to fix them.
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How to test a proxy
In this article, we will talk about why and how to test proxies using different tools and methods.
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How to set up a proxy server on iPhone or iPad
This article will guide you through the whole process showing how to both configure and disable a proxy server on your iPhone or iPad.
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Proxies on Android: How to set up and use
In this article we want to zoom in on how to set up proxies on Android devices and prepared a step-by-step guide so that you know exactly what button to click.
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Proxy in Chrome: How to Use It?
Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser in the world. Over 3 billion people use it for daily personal and business activities. In this article, we’ll explore how to use Google product safer and more efficiently. The short answer is – by setting up a proxy in Chrome.
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Open proxy: how to use it?
As the internet has become an integral part of our lives, our need for online security also became vitally important. In this post we'll explore open proxies and how to use them.
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Proxy for Gmail: Why do you need one?
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at why your email account can benefit from a proxy server for Gmail and how to set this up on different platforms.
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Dedicated Proxy: What is It and How Does It Work?
All proxies have the ultimate goal of protecting users’ privacy and security. At the same time, different types of proxies strive to achieve this goal through slightly different means and provide additional features to their customers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at dedicated proxies and figure out what they are, what benefits they can bring, and what needs to be considered when choosing a dedicated proxy.
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SOAX names a high performer and leader in 2022 G2 Grid Report
SOAX receives two nominations: G2, the peer-to-peer review site, names SOAX a High Performer and Leader in their recent Confidentiality Software Report.
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Outstanding performance: SOAX in 2022 PROXYWAY research
A new guide to all things proxy by PROXYWAY is released and SOAX did not disappoint. Find more about SOAX outstanding features.
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Browser Fingerprinting: How Does It Work?
Browser Fingerprinting is a method that websites use to collect unique information about a browser and a network device. Initially, fingerprinting was used for websites to be displayed correctly but nowadays it allows to track a user’s online activity and create their online profiles, thus making them a perfect target for marketing campaigns and depriving their online privacy.
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What Is HTTP Proxy and How Does It Work?
A computer connects to the Internet using an IP address assigned by ISP (internet service provider). This IP address handles outgoing requests and incoming traffic. A proxy acts as another computer sending and receiving requests on a user’s behalf. Users connect to the Internet, forward traffic to a web server through a proxy (masking the real IP address), and receive a response also through a proxy.
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Sneaker Proxy: What is It and How Does It Work?
There are a few ways to get your hands on the latest sneakers. For those who love sneakers and hate paying full price, there are always Sneaker Proxies that allow you to purchase up-to-date releases from various footwear brands at an affordable rate with no shipping fees or taxes included in their pricing structure! In this article, we will explore all things sneaker proxy and how you can start using it for your benefit.
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How to use proxies for email protection
In this article, we explore the main threats email users can face and in what ways proxy for email can prevent them.
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VPN vs VPS: What is the Difference?
VPN and VPS sound so similar, yet one letter makes a big difference. In this blog, we’ll explore what each of them is, how they work, what they are used for, what their benefits and drawbacks are, and what the difference between VPS and VPN are.
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Proxies Misconceptions: Speed
Because of the proxies’ complex nature that depends on many variables. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned proxy user, there are always some technical details that might need additional clarification. In this article, we will try to unpack the mystery of proxies’ speed – how providers achieve high connection response times, and what might influence it.
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IPv4 vs IPv6: What is the Difference?
IPv4 and IPv6 are both versions of TCP/IP protocols. If this sounds like a curse your system administrator used to whisper under their breath, please read on. IP refers to Internet Protocol, a major part of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP).
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SOAX’s response to the war in Ukraine. Data driven values.
SOAX is a UK data acquisition business committed to providing stellar service to all our customers and clients. As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, we are focusing all our attention on making sure our customers and our team remain our number one priority.
Maria Kazaraz&w=3840&q=80)
How to Change and Disable Your Geolocation in Browser?
Geolocation determines a user’s location and ties it to a web browser or an app. Many websites use this information to adjust users’ browsing experience so it matches their current location. Geo is important because this feature helps websites offer services tailored specifically for users’ location and provide information relevant to their area. Moreover, by tracing geo websites provide their users with geo-located websites’ versions and regional ads.
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Alternative data: How to collect it
Alternative data refers to the footprint users leave while surfing the internet, using financial instruments, or filing documents - here's how this data can be scraped safely and legally.
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SOAX Wins the Winter 2023 Top Performer Award
SOAX Wins the Winter 2023 Top Performer Award in Proxy Servers from SourceForge.
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What is an Anonymous Proxy and VPN?
The primary function of a proxy is to make users anonymous and secure their privacy. But in reality a proxy can reveal the true IP address or inform a website that its visitor uses a proxy. So what is the deal with an “anonymous” proxy?
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Quick Guide to writing a G2 review | SOAX
G2, as you might already know, is a key website for real users to share authentic reviews about software, tools, and platforms that they use. Experiences and insights in these reviews are extremely useful to other users searching for various IT solutions and empower them to make informed decisions for their business requirements.
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Introducing a Four-Day Workweek: A Six-Month Experiment
At SOAX, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the positive impacts it can have on the health and productivity of our team. With that in mind, we have decided to introduce a four-day work week, with Fridays off, as a six-month experiment.
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How to extract data from a website
In our latest blog, we explore the world of web data extraction and how businesses are taking advantage of web data.
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The 6 Best YouTube Proxy Sites of 2023 (Free & Paid)
Since its inception 15 years ago, Youtube has gone from a small site where people share random videos to a powerhouse hosting content on pretty much any topic imaginable. Want to learn how to change the tires of your car? Youtube has a video for you. Want to learn how to cook? Youtube has you covered. Want to know how Parmesan cheese is made? Check.
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Using Proxies with Python Requests: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this post you'll learn how to use proxies along side the Python request module.
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The 6 Best TikTok Proxies to Use in 2023
Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has grown into one of the most popular social media platforms and apps in the world. As of 2023, TikTok has over 1.7 billion monthly active users. However, the social media app is facing increasing limits, restrictions, and bans on a global scale. A growing list of countries have banned the use of TikTok on government phones largely due to cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
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SOAX New Prices: Save Up to 87%!
At SOAX, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional data collection platform. Our proxies are already known for their success rates, response times, and adherence to privacy regulations. Over the past year, our proxy network has grown significantly, and we're excited to announce that we're reducing our prices across the board to give you even more value.
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Best Telegram Proxies in 2023
Have you ever felt frustrated by slow speeds or regional blocking when using Telegram? Wish you could access Telegram securely and anonymously no matter where you are? Then it's time to unlock the full power of this popular messaging app with the best Telegram proxies of 2023.
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Twitter Proxies: The Best Proxy Providers of 2023
Twitter, or as of late, 'X', can sometimes feel restrictive, with geo-blocked trends and content based on your location.
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Best Reddit Proxies of 2023
Reddit, with its bustling community of over 50 million daily active users, is undeniably one of the internet's liveliest platforms. However, for many, consistent access to Reddit can be hindered by region-specific restrictions and vigilant bot detection measures. That's where Reddit-optimized proxies step in to save the day.
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The Top 9 Proxy Providers for LinkedIn of 2023
LinkedIn is a popular platform for professionals, where job seekers and companies connect to advance their careers and businesses. It's a vast resource for various purposes. However, manually gathering data from such a massive platform would be incredibly time-consuming. Many turn to bots for automation to streamline the process and collect data efficiently.
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SOAX Product Update: Introducing US Datacenter Proxies
At SOAX, the mission is to consistently deliver the finest and most comprehensive proxy solutions. Over the past year, our proxy network has experienced significant expansion. This growth represents a pivotal milestone in this ongoing journey, and we are excited to introduce the latest addition to our proxy family - Datacenter Proxies!
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Snapchat Proxies: Which provider should you use in 2023?
With a staggering 397 million daily active users, Snapchat has secured its place among the World's leading social media platforms. However, due to its closed nature, much of the data and insights regarding usage and demographics remain hidden from the public eye. This is where Snapchat proxies come into play.
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Rethinking the Workweek: Our Journey to 4 Days
At SOAX, our team comes first. We continuously explore ways to nurture its growth while enhancing productivity and being as efficient as possible in a shorter amount of time. Remote-first since our founding, we cherish working smarter with innovative tools and a tech-charged workspace that amplifies productivity to experiment with forward-thinking policies.
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The Top 6 Geosurf Alternatives of 2023
With an impressive pool of over 3.5 million proxies across 94 countries, Geosurf has carved a niche for itself in the proxy industry. But what if you're seeking something different? In this article, we'll delve into six top-notch Geosurf alternatives, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses to aid your decision-making process.
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Discover the new SOAX Affiliate Program
After a few months of research and hard work we are happy to announce the launch of the new SOAX Affiliate Program. You're sure to appreciate the exciting features it offers, including affiliate levels, more competitive benefits, comprehensive tracking, promo materials and a variety of payouts methods.
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Load Balancer vs Reverse Proxy: Which One Should You Use?
Both reverse proxies and load balancers act as intermediaries, but each serves a unique purpose and possesses distinct functionalities. A reverse proxy stands as a gateway that directs client requests to the appropriate server, often providing additional security and performance enhancements.
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What is a transparent proxy and how does it work?
A transparent proxy is a kind of forward proxy, because it forwards requests from your device to the internet. It's called "transparent" because it does not alter your request before forwarding it to the online resource you are trying to use. This means that sometimes you may not even know your traffic is being routed through a transparent proxy.
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What is a Web Crawler and How Does it Work?
Web crawling is a fundamental process that powers the internet as we know it. It involves a bot, often referred to as a web crawler, spider, or search engine bot, systematically browsing the web to access and index content.
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What is a backconnect proxy, and how do they work?
Backconnect proxies are useful for web scraping activities like market research or ad verification that are otherwise challenging due to bot or IP blocks.
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What is data parsing and what are its benefits?
At its core, data parsing is the process of converting data from one format to another. This often involves transforming unstructured data into a structured format that is easier to understand, analyze, and utilize. In today's data-driven world, the ability to parse data effectively is not just a technical skill but a business necessity.
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Web crawling vs. web scraping - What’s the difference?
Web crawling and web scraping are related concepts, but they serve different purposes in the context of retrieving information from the internet. Web crawling is the term for scanning and indexing web resources (usually web pages, but also videos, images, PDFs and other files), while web scraping is the targeted extraction of specific information from those resources.
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The best antidetect browsers of 2025
Online privacy has never been more important with tracking technologies getting more advanced every day. If you’re a web scraper, digital marketer, or manage multiple accounts, protecting your online identity is essential. Antidetect browsers provide the perfect solution by helping you disguise your online behavior, automate workflows, and juggle multiple accounts effectively.
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Dolphin Anty review - A powerful anti-detect browser
Dolphin Anty is an anti-detect browser that is customized for affiliate marketing. Dolphin Anty gives you the power to manage multiple accounts on various platforms while ensuring those platforms can’t detect that your traffic is coming from a single source. People typically use Dolphin Anty to manage affiliate marketing accounts, although its applications extend to social media, ecommerce, cryptocurrency, advertising, and beyond.
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Learn how to track an IP address, and why you'd want to
Tracking an IP address can help you gather information about the physical location of a device that’s connected to the internet. It can also reveal some technical and contextual information, such as whether the device is being used for residential or commercial purposes.
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How to bypass CAPTCHA for web scraping
CAPTCHA systems are designed to look for patterns that distinguish bots from humans. By injecting randomness and human-like behavior into your scrapers actions, you make it much harder for these systems to tell the difference, reducing the chances of being blocked.
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How to bypass an IP ban (IP blocking explained)
Websites, games, and applications can block a specific IP address, which prevents anyone using that IP address from accessing their service - this is called an IP ban. These bans can make it much harder to scrape public data or access online content.
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How to scrape data from Amazon: The beginner's guide
Learning to scrape product data from the Amazon website can seem complex at first, but you can simplify the process by using a scraper API, so you don’t have to build a scraper or manage proxies yourself. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get data from Amazon using a scraper API, like the one provided by SOAX.
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Forward vs. reverse proxies - What’s the difference?
When you navigate the internet, your device doesn’t always connect directly to the destination server. Instead, requests are often routed through a proxy before reaching their destination. Proxies come in two primary types: forward proxies and reverse proxies. A forward proxy sits between the client you’re using (for example, your web browser) and forwards its requests to the internet, while a reverse proxy sits in front of the destination server (for example, the server that holds a website’s data), and handles incoming requests.
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How to scrape eBay: A step-by-step guide for beginners
As the second most visited online marketplace in 2023, eBay accumulates vast amounts of useful data for entrepreneurs, marketers, researchers, and others. By scraping eBay data in real time, you can get up-to-date information for you to analyze in whatever way best suits your business. For example, a small seller on eBay can use eBay data to optimize their pricing strategy, while a market researcher can use it to track consumer trends.
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How to scrape a website using Python: Step-by-step guide for beginners
This guide shows you how to use Python to scrape data from two websites: a static bookstore with over 1,000 titles, and a dynamic quotes site that changes its content based on how people interact with it.
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How to get a sneaker bot: A complete guide for beginners
Sneaker bots are software programs that automate the process of buying sneakers online. Find out more in our latest guide.
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How to scrape a website with Selenium: Step-by-step guide for beginners
Selenium is an open-source framework that allows you to control a browser programmatically. It’s a powerful tool for extracting data from websites, especially if you want to scrape a website that relies heavily on JavaScript or has a complex structure (e.g., websites with dynamic content, interactive elements, or nested HTML).
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How to use wget in Python with proxies: Step-by-step guide
When downloading files or scraping data from the web, you might find it helpful to route your traffic through a proxy. Using a proxy with wget offers lots of advantages, like bypassing geographic restrictions, avoiding rate limits imposed by websites, and enhancing your anonymity.
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How to scrape Google Search with Python (Step-by-step guide)
Google Search results, also known as SERPs, contain valuable data such as keywords, ad listings, and rankings. Analyzing this data can improve marketing strategies. Python is a practical tool for accessing and extracting this information. By scraping Google Search, you can uncover competitor data, optimize keywords, and enhance campaigns.
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Different types of proxy servers and their uses
A proxy server works as a middleman between you and the internet, handling your requests while keeping your real IP address hidden. By standing between you and the web server, proxies enhance your privacy, add an extra layer of security, and provide access to restricted content.
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How to use cURL with proxies: Step-by-step guide
cURL is a tool for transferring data between servers, which makes it useful for web scraping. Sometimes, websites block cURL requests because they use anti-scraping measures. Luckily, you can bypass these measures by using proxies alongside your cURL requests. This guide explains how to use cURL with proxies to ethically circumvent anti-cURL scraping protections.
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How to analyze competitors’ Google Ads
Statista forecasts that Google's digital advertising revenue could hit nearly $340 billion by 2027, accounting for about 40% of global digital ad spend. With brands investing heavily in Google Ads, you must go beyond simply running campaigns. It’s time to actively analyze your competitors.
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Accelerate your workflow with upgraded ultra-low latency proxies
We’re excited to announce a breakthrough upgrade to the SOAX proxy infrastructure that has significantly reduced latency for our customers – by up to 64% – making SOAX the fastest proxy provider for North American traffic.
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How to check Google Search results in other countries
Google personalizes search results based on your location. This means if you’re in the United States, you usually won’t see results that are more relevant to someone in Ethiopia.
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The six best data collection methods for business insights
Data is the backbone of modern business decisions. Without accurate, structured data collection, companies risk basing choices on guesswork rather than facts. The right data collection methods ensure you gather relevant, high-quality information to drive strategy, optimize operations, and better serve customers.
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How to scrape Shopee: A step-by-step guide
If you’ve ever tried to scrape Shopee the way you scrape other websites, you’d have realized how surprisingly difficult it can be as the website has sophisticated anti-scraping measures — such as IP bans, CAPTCHAs, and bot-detection algorithms.
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