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How Instagram Account Creation Happens

James Keenan September 9, 2019

If you are a social media marketing wizard, you probably have dozens of Instagram accounts. You know the value that each account can have for your business niche. And sometimes, you need to get down to business and register dozens of accounts in a day. Ever since we’ve started working with social media managers and supplying them with Instagram proxies, we’ve found out that Instagram account creation is still a lost art for many people.

Jarvee and Instagram

James Keenan August 30, 2019

Social media automation is nothing new. Marketers and managers have been scheduling posts, ads and other actions on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for over a decade. A whole ecosystem of social media services has popped up online, with hundreds of tools offering anything from content generation, automated social media strategies and even follower generation. One of these tools is Jarvee, most commonly used for Instagram. With Jarvee, any number of Instagram accounts is easy to manage and automate.

How to Buy Instagram Accounts Safely

Ella Moore August 5, 2019

The rise of social media has pushed the internet to evolve into a digital marketplace for social properties. With the recently-deceased (and, frankly, unsuccessful) trend of buying audience members, people started seeking out to buy Instagram accounts with real followers. In the past few years, this business has skyrocketed. So here’s everything you need to know if you’re interested in buying an Instagram account.

Using Automatic Instagram Likes to Your Advantage

James Keenan July 29, 2019

Automatic Instagram likes sound like a dream, don’t they? Just imagine – you’re sitting around, doing nothing while your account gains new likes and maybe even some followers. Even when IG is phasing out likes, they still increase your engagement and make your profile more visible. In addition to liking someone on Insta automatically, you can also order some automated likes for your account. Likes are one of the most important metrics IG uses to see whether your content is good, so automated Instagram likes seem like a no-brainer.

Proxies for Instagram Bots and How to Get Them

James Keenan July 25, 2019

Bots are great – they automate your social media accounts so you don’t have to spend too much time growing an audience manually. Most Instagram bots also let you set up several accounts, so you can really scale your social media presence. Since IG frowns on users having more than 3-4 accounts, you need a proxy for Instagram bots to avoid a ban on the platform. In this post I’ll tell you what makes a good Instagram proxy, why you need them, and how to get some premium Instagram proxies.

Unblock Instagram With a Proxy

James Keenan September 6, 2019

Instagram blocks thousands of users every day. If you are blocked and cannot access your account or use some function on the app, read this article to find out how to unblock Instagram with a proxy. But first, let’s find out if you really need an Instagram proxy.

A Beginner’s Guide to Instagram Automation

Ella Moore July 22, 2019

Managing multiple Instagram accounts can be a real hassle. Making sure you’re account is engaging, liking and commenting on people’s posts can take up most of your day. That’s why a lot of people turn to Instagram automation with such tools as Hootsuite, Buffer and Sprout Social. Think of this article as your introduction into the automation world: bots, Instagram proxies, dos and don’ts － it’s all here.

Why SNKRS Proxies are Essential for Copping Nike

Ella Moore July 29, 2019

Copping Nike on SNKRS can be tricky, especially when going after those hot drops that can be gone in a matter of seconds. To avoid getting blocked or blacklisted, you’ll need to use Nike SNKRS proxies.

What Are The Best Sneaker Proxies?

James Keenan August 27, 2019

Hypebeasts are always looking for the next best thing. That’s why dozens of sneaker bots claim to be No 1, even though real sneakerheads know that it’s as much about the best sneaker proxies as it is about the best bot. And, since I am a proxy expert, I’ll share four things that make some proxies the best sneaker proxies.

Adidas proxies

James Keenan June 28, 2019

If you want to get the latest Adidas limited release, you must have a good Adidas sneaker bot AND some premium Adidas proxies. This article will tell you what makes a proxy good for Adidas releases.

What is a Sneaker Bot?

Ella Moore June 28, 2019

If you’re trying to get into the sneaker game, you should have heard people talking about automation bots. So, once and for all, what’s a sneaker bot? It’s an automated software designed to autocomplete the checkout process and make multiple purchases using sneaker proxies. If you’re seriously trying to make money reselling shoes, you definitely need a bot of your own.

How to Get into the Sneaker Game?

James Keenan July 2, 2019

Welcome to the fascinating world of sneakers. On the right you’ll see a sneakerhead looking for his grail, and to your left – some dude trying to cook those sesame V2Yeezys. This might not mean much to you now, but after we’re done exploring, you’ll know how to get into the sneaker game.

How to Run Unlimited Sneaker Bot Tasks With Smartproxy

James Keenan June 28, 2019

Sneaker bots are great tools for cooking limited edition shoes. And the more tasks your bot runs, the more chances you have to cop multiple pairs. But the number of tasks you run depends on the golden proxy rule: have at least one sneaker proxy for each task. So how can you increase the number of tasks without spending a fortune on proxies? Read on to find out!

Cooking Sneakers With The Lowest Captcha Rate

James Keenan June 28, 2019

If you are in the sneakers game, you know how vital it is to have good sneaker bots. What you might not realize, though, is that those pesky Captchas are costing you a ton of Ws. Why? Well, that’s because you might not be getting the lowest Captcha rate with your sneaker proxies.

Buy Virgin US Datacenter Proxies from Smartproxy

James Keenan June 28, 2019

Smartproxy has a new offer available: you can now buy datacenter proxies in the US and Europe. Be one of the first ones to use these fresh virgin proxies. Read this post to find out more!

EasyCop Sneaker Bot Review: Cloud-Based All in One Bot

James Keenan June 28, 2019

EasyCop bot (ECB) is a great and affordable all in one bot for sneakers and other retail goods. Find out what features it offers, why it must use sneaker proxies and how to set it up for multiple tasks in this EasyCop Bot review.

How to Avoid Action Blocks on Instagram in 2019

James Keenan June 21, 2019

Many Instagram users have noticed new restrictions on the platform in recent months. More accounts are getting action blocks, and it is getting more difficult to use the platform efficiently.

Sole Slayer Review: The Best Footsites Bot?

James Keenan June 20, 2019

Sole Slayer from Team Slayer is a classic footsites sneaker bot. It is a fairly functional bot. Many people swear is the best bot for footsites, and it works great with the best sneaker proxies. Read this short Sole Slayer bot review to find out more.

Another Nike Bot’s Nike SNKRS Bot Review

James Keenan June 19, 2019

Another Nike Bot (ANB) is the original bot from the creators of ANB All in One bot, one of the most popular bots out there today. It can cop on Nike sites, and has been a favorite of many. The original bot has been discontinued, though, and the brand offers Nike SNKRS Bot as the go-to bot for Nike-only sites. It works best with high quality sneaker proxies.

Better Nike Bot and BNB AIO Review

James Keenan June 19, 2019

Better Nike Bot or BNB is one of the most effective public Nike sneaker bots out there. It is one of the few bots to beat Nike’s updates over the years successfully. It can use unlimited accounts, which means that you with proper residential sneaker proxies BNB is in full speed.

All in One Bot Review

James Keenan July 16, 2019

All in One sneaker bot is one of the most popular sneaker bots out there. With its huge copping success, it has saved thousands of people from resale prices and allowed others to start investing in sneakers.

What You Should Know About Nike Shoe Bot – a Review

James Keenan June 19, 2019

Nike Shoe Bot (NSB) is one of the best sneaker bots out there. It’s easy to use and supports not only Nike stores but Footsites and custom Shopify stores, too. It really shines with the best sneaker proxies, letting you cop multiple sneakers with unlimited tasks. Find out the pros and cons of NSB in this review!

Why Proxies Are Key to Automation and the Digital Economy

James Keenan June 11, 2019

The digital economy has been growing for decades, and while it has its ups and downs, its basic principles are solid. It is exactly in our online world that economies of scale, automation and efficiency really come together. As countless tools and software suites spring up to supply people with innovative solutions, there is a solid basis to say that internet proxies are really key to the whole digital economy.

New Smartproxy Logo and Colors

James Keenan June 13, 2019

Smartproxy is adopting a new brand logo and colors, and we just want to let you know what what’s going on. It took us a while to figure out how we want our brand to look, but we’re finally there. Our new brand visuals are here to stay, and we’ll be gradually changing our site and dashboard throughout the coming month, so don’t be surprised when you see our new looks.

We’re Launching the New Smartproxy Proxy API

James Keenan June 13, 2019

We rarely post news about our platform updates, but this week we have a real banger – the new Public Smartproxy API is now LIVE! Many of you asked for more API features, so our developers did a bangup job building it just the way you want it. From now on, our API lets you manage your whole account without logging in to the dashboard.

Scrapy vs BeautifulSoup – Which is Better for You?

James Keenan June 5, 2019

You must choose the best scraping tool to mine data effectively. There are many popular scrapers, like ScrapeBox, but a lot of people ask which free Python scraper is better: Scrapy or BeautifulSoup.

2019 Easter discount for new users!

James Keenan July 29, 2019

Congrats! You found an Easter egg with a 20% discount code for first month with Smartproxy!

Unblock Ourtime with a proxy

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Ourtime is a niche dating site for mature adults. Far from the speed and glamour of Tinder, Ourtime still has a huge user base and makes one strive to get the most of it.

Use Proxies to Get Unblocked from Zoosk

James Keenan July 15, 2019

Zoosk is a popular dating site that boasts over 40 million users looking for dates or someone to hook up with. Thousands of people are doing everything they can to improve their romantic life, but that might not be as easy as it seems. As it happens, you might find yourself blocked from Zoosk, or you might want to create a new account to double your chances. In this short article we will tell you how to do just that by using residential proxies.

Buying the Best Tinder Proxy For Your Tinder Bot

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Tinder is a wildly popular social media app that has brought together countless people over the years. But, as its user base expands, more people are not getting the exposure they want. No more connections after 30 days, super likes not visible, and other issues plague Tinder. Many people choose to register multiple Tinder accounts, use Tinder bots and other methods to make Tinder useful again. Most of these uses need the best Tinder proxies to work.

The Difference Between a Reverse Proxy and a Forward Proxy

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Proxies mediate all kinds of online connections. Various proxy types deal with different dimensions of those connections. Some indicate what devices act as proxy servers or how they handle privacy and data management. Other proxy types denote the relation of clients and the proxy server. This last type – the structural position of a proxy – is what makes a proxy either a reverse proxy or a forward proxy. And it’s not hard to know which is which when you know the difference.

What Is a Transparent Proxy

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Transparent proxies are everywhere these days. You’ve been on one if you ever used public Wi-Fi. Transparent proxies are also called forced proxies, inline proxies or intercepting proxies. You see, a transparent proxy restricts Internet access to its users. This is how hotels and airports force their Wi-Fi users to accept usage Terms and Conditions. An inline proxy might also gather phone numbers, email addresses or let you enter a code for authentication.

How to Unblock Match.com With Residential Proxies

James Keenan July 16, 2019

Match.com is a major dating site for lonely people and players alike. Nevertheless, one day you might find yourself locked out of the site with nowhere to turn. There are many reasons why that might happen to you, but unblocking Match.com is not as hard as it might seem.

Do You Need a WeChat Proxy?

James Keenan August 7, 2019

Ni hao, want to connect to your friends in China on Weixin? Create multiple WeChat accounts or a mass following in your Chinese audience? Want to advertise on WeChat? You can do all of these things and much more with proxies for WeChat.

How to Pick the Best SER Proxies

James Keenan June 5, 2019

SEO is a vital part of any digital business. Hundreds of elements go into search engine optimization, from sitemaps to meta descriptions. Arguably, the most important part of the puzzle are links to your domain. There are many SEO tools that let you research, crawl, scrape and produce content. A few of them even let you automate backlinks. One of those tools is Search Engine Ranker (SER), made by GSA. It really shines when you set it up with good SER proxies and automatically create thousands of links every day.

What is an Anonymous Proxy?

James Keenan June 5, 2019

An anonymous proxy is the type of proxy that does not send your identification information to your target server. It is the opposite of transparent proxies, which send your information in the connection request header. Anonymous proxies that are set up on web sites are sometimes also called anonymizers or anonymizer websites.

Why Rotating Proxies are the BEST

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Rotating proxies speed up countless online tasks, including web scraping, data mining and security. Proxy rotating is the reason why clients choose Smartproxy over outdated and inflexible proxy lists from other providers.

How IP Hopping Can Help You Bounce Your IP Address

James Keenan June 5, 2019

IP hopping is the practice of using one IP address for a little while and then changing it to another one. IP hopping or IP bouncing lets you avoid flags and bans. It is an important part of many online services.

What is a Private Proxy?

James Keenan July 16, 2019

Private proxies are a type of proxy that lets only one client use it at any time. For example, a private proxy will never let two users connect through it at once. There are a many of other proxy types you can find online, but private proxies remain one of the most popular ones. This popularity is well-earned, because there are some major features of private proxies that everyone is excited about.

Do You Want to Get Online Votes?

James Keenan August 7, 2019

Have you ever wondered how some people get online votes for Facebook competitions, Twitter giveaways and online lotteries? These are the same people who know how to vote multiple times on Strawpoll. They seem to get all the likes and retweets, but how do they do it? The short answer is: a vote bot. But usually, the reality is a bit more complicated than running a simple autovote bot, so let’s jump in.

Buy Proxies for ScrapeBox

James Keenan June 5, 2019

ScrapeBox really is the Swiss army knife of SEO. It lets you do dozens of tasks that an SEO agency would charge a premium for. And the best part – the whole suite is a single-payment deal. Still, there is one part of Scrapebox that isn’t included in that payment. That part is a good proxy network. You see, everyone has to buy proxies for ScrapeBox to work with it properly and unlock its true potential.

Are Residential Proxies Better Than a Fake IP Address?

James Keenan June 5, 2019

There are dozens of reasons why you would want a fake IP. By hiding your real IP, you can stay anonymous and safe. But to change your IP address, you have to use a proxy. While you can get a single proxy at a reasonable price online, you should really look into proxy networks. Why? Proxy networks let you use millions of IP addresses – a huge pool that lets you generate IP addresses at scale. Our rotating proxy network is a great example – it lets you use over 10 million residential IPs. Every one of them hides your identity and location, but together they make you untraceable.

How to Generate a Random IP Address for Every Connection

James Keenan June 5, 2019

In this article, we will not be talking about a random number generator for fake IP addresses. Instead, we examine a better option – a rotating proxy network that assigns real random IP addresses every time.

This Is as Close as You Will Ever Get to an IP Scrambler

James Keenan July 16, 2019

Are you looking for an IP scrambler? Something that could change or hide your IP address for every connection, provide security and anonymity? Congrats, because you’ve found it – the best rotating proxy network. Read on to find out how it can help you scramble ip address, hide or spoof your true IP.

How a Residential Proxy Network Helps Ad Verification

James Keenan July 15, 2019

Ad verification is a broad term for things digital advertisers do to make sure their ads appear on appropriate sites. It also checks for ad fraud, fake impressions and fake ad clicks. If you are buying ads online, there are many techniques you can use to verify your ads. Two common ones done with an ad proxy are: localized ad verification and ad vendor verification. The first one checks how ads appear in other countries, while ad vendor verification protects you from ad fraud.

How a Web Scraping Proxy Network Can Help You Mine Data

James Keenan June 5, 2019

Web scraping is a major industry. It’s the best method you can use gather enough data for a comprehensive market analysis. As one of the largest residential proxy networks, we work closely with leading data mining companies in the world. This is why we know the vital part that a web scraping proxy plays in any sophisticated data gathering effort.

How You Can Buy Multiple Tickets With a Proxy Network

James Keenan July 29, 2019

Buying tickets online is crazy difficult. Livenation sells out blockbuster concerts in minutes. Tours are booked as soon as they are announced. This happens because everyone is using automated software, also known as ticket bots, to buy many tickets at once. These bots buy multiple tickets on Ticketmaster through several accounts, each of which possesses a unique IP address – a tickets proxy – and cannot be easily detected or blocked.

Looking for a Selenium proxy?

James Keenan August 7, 2019

Selenium is the perfect web development and testing tool. It lets you use every major browser and access any site or service you want to test. This versatility makes Selenium indispensable for more than just testing. For example, you can use Selenium with Python to scrape websites. Of course, you will need a proxy service to not get blocked. This is why we are doing this short introduction about how a Selenium proxy network can help you.

How Promoters use Soundcloud Proxy to Get Unlimited Plays

James Keenan September 13, 2019

Soundcloud is a perfect site for music enthusiasts and creatives. Too bad it, like so many social media sites, is dominated by the fortunate few. If you want to make your name known on Soundcloud, you have to use Soundcloud promotion agency, a tool like SCPlanner or create your own Soundcloud like bot with a rotating Soundcloud proxy service.

SEO Proxies – When You’re Serious about Your Search Ranking

James Keenan July 29, 2019

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a massive industry, driving most online businesses. There are countless methods in practice today for doing the bread and butter of SEO: keyword research, technical optimization of a site and rank tracking. Everyone is trying to rank higher in Google Search by hiring SEO agencies, consultants and technicians. It’s no surprise there is a whole industry centered around search engine ranking. SEO proxies are a vital part of this ecosystem, so read on to find out the ways in which they are used to improve your search engine ranking.

What is an SSL Proxy and How It Can Help You?

James Keenan July 17, 2019

If you are new to proxies, you might find yourself baffled by the abundance of proxy types: residential proxies, rotating proxies, data center proxies, backconnect proxies and SSL proxies.

How an Amazon Proxy Helps Scrapers and Analysts

James Keenan August 7, 2019

Amazon is a dominant retail force. Many smaller businesses either work under Amazon’s brand or try to compete with it. Your business cannot go up against Amazon in terms of pricing data that you have access to. Marketing agencies can use Amazon price scraping methods to gather data on relevant Amazon products. Nevertheless, this approach is risky, because it goes against Amazon’s terms of service. The online retail giant’s system is also very vigilant to outright ban any visitors that try scraping techniques. This is why you need an Amazon proxy server to scrape it successfully.

What to Do If Craigslist IP Blocked You

James Keenan June 28, 2019

Thousands of people get Craigslist IP blocked every day. This can happen because they try to post too many Craigslist ads or post them for another city or region. If your IP is blocked on Craigslist, read on to find out what you can do.

Review: Jarvee – Everything You Need to Know

James Keenan August 30, 2019

Jarvee is an automated social media management software most often used as an Instagram bot. It lets you manage multiple social media accounts automatically. This article will tell you what you need to know about Jarvee and Jarvee proxies.

2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Proxies Deals

James Keenan August 19, 2019

It’s that time of the year again – everyone is searching for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to get the best prices either for Christmas gifts or for products or services for their home. If you are like countless of others who frequent the Internet, Smartproxy has just what you need.

Protecting Your Brand with a Proxy Network

James Keenan July 15, 2019

Cybersecurity is a prominent concern for any business. The range and sophistication of threats facing the modern business is growing by day. Unless appropriate steps are taken to put defenses in place against future attacks, and to respond to current threats as they are detected, businesses will remain vulnerable to external intrusions.

How do Proxies Work for Buying Sneakers

James Keenan July 3, 2019

No matter if you’re a sworn sneakerhead or if you’re just getting into the sneaker game, you need to understand how important proxies are in this crazy shoe world. If you want to cop the next big release, read on to find out how do proxies work for buying sneakers and how to use them to your advantage.

What is the difference between residential and datacenter proxies?

James Keenan September 16, 2019

Residential proxy and datacenter proxy servers offer a way to hide your IP address and help you anonymously scrape data from the web. But which proxy is the best choice for you?

What are Residential Proxies?

James Keenan September 11, 2019