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Technical material on proxy types, setup, legal nuances and working practice, with code samples and concrete recommendations.
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Proxy types: residential, datacenter, ISP, mobile
An in-depth breakdown of the four proxy types — how the technology works, how they differ on success rate, price and use-cases. Helps you pick the right type for your task.
Sticky vs rotating sessions: when to use which
The technical difference between persistent and changing IPs. When it's critical to hold the same IP across a session, and when you need to rotate as aggressively as possible.
Configuring proxies in Puppeteer and Playwright
Step-by-step instructions for hooking proxies into Puppeteer and Playwright with JavaScript code, error handling, and IP rotation within a session.
How to pick a provider for your task: 5 steps
A structured framework for choosing proxies — from defining the task to the final test. How to avoid common mistakes: overpaying, undersizing, KYC blocks.
Proxies for iGaming affiliates: a complete guide
Which proxy services are neutral on casino/betting, how to dodge KYC blocks, how to work with rare geos (SI, NZ, HU) and pick a stack for cloak campaigns.
Legal aspects of proxy use: GDPR, ToS, fair use
What's legal and what isn't. Analysis of GDPR fit, ToS nuances, well-known court cases (LinkedIn vs hiQ Labs) and how to protect yourself in a B2B context.
Anti-detect browsers: the top 7 and how to pair them with proxies
Multilogin, Dolphin, Adspower, GoLogin, Octobrowser, Kameleo, Incogniton — a deep look. Fingerprint setup, integration with proxy services, common mistakes.
How to pick an iGaming proxy: the affiliate's checklist
An 11-point pre-purchase checklist for iGaming work: geo coverage, cloak tolerance, KYC practices, payment formats, sticky session length.
GDPR and scraping public data: 2026 in practice
What changed in GDPR interpretation after Schrems II and Meta vs Bright Data. Lawful basis for scraping, controller/processor obligations, real fines from 2024-2025.
Setting up proxy rotation in Python: requests, aiohttp, scrapy
Working code samples for proxy rotation in popular Python libraries. Custom retry logic, proxy pool management, error handling, rate limiting.
Provider success rates across targets: 2026 benchmark
How we test success rate and why 99.5% from Decodo doesn't equal 99.5% from Bright Data. Real numbers on Amazon, Google SERP, Cloudflare and Datadome.
How to source proxies for rare geos: Slovenia, NZ, Balkans
A realistic guide to getting working mobile/residential proxies in small markets. Specific providers, fallback strategies, how to verify the pool.
How to save on proxies: 8 working tactics
Realistic ways to cut proxy spend by 30-70% without losing quality: traffic optimisation, volume discounts, switching to the right type, subscription length.