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In today’s digital era, businesses can access relevant public data to reach their goals. But here’s the catch – data collection is quite a hassle that takes up too much time and effort. That’s where web scraping, a method of automatically gathering publicly accessible website information, comes in. In this blog post, we’ll explore web scraping, its best practices, and ready-made tools to maximize efficiency and productivity. Make sure to stay until the end...

There’s no denying that today web scraping helps many businesses move toward informed and profitable decisions. From machine learning to market analysis, automatic publicly available data collection is a way to gather large amounts of valuable information. Yet, modern websites are a challenging target – over the years, they have greatly improved their security measures, making it very difficult to scrape with regular extraction tools. So, businesses now fa...

According to Markets and Markets research, the AdTech market is projected to grow from $579.4B (2023) to $1496.2B by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 14.5%. As the ad verification landscape accelerates, so does the need to collect publicly available real-time data. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential strategies and techniques required to maintain ad integrity, combat fraud, and maximize campaign performance in this ever-changing industry. Our mar...

ISP proxies are all the rage these days. They’re highly anonymous and predictable, so these IP addresses are a go-to choice for managing multiple accounts on well-protected platforms. A while ago, few providers offered ISP addresses, but today, that isn’t the case anymore – most companies added ISP proxies to their line-up. So, let’s see how ISP proxies compare to other types of proxy servers.

Since its first hints in the 1960s, eCommerce has been accelerating at unprecedented rates. And you don’t need to dig deep; just look at the recent online market statistics – it grew from $1.47T in 2017 to $3.65T in 2023. Today's online market is as fast-paced as Formula 1 and as dynamic as a rollercoaster ride. But it doesn’t mean you can’t catch up. You just need to stay ahead of the curve. And there’s no need to ask how because we already have the answe...

Join us on a voyage of looking back into 2023 – products and features releases, significant achievements, and a lot of improvements. Learn more about the ever-changing proxy and scraping landscape, how Smartproxy stood out from the competition, and what’s coming next.

Does web scraping take too much of your and your team's time? Struggling to balance efficiency with cost-effectiveness? Well, we’ve got great news for all you tech enthusiasts! Smartproxy hosted an exclusive webinar: “Web Scraping Efficiently: Save Your Team’s Time and Costs”. By registering via the link above, you can replay the webinar for free. From seamless tool integration to savvy scraping practices, join us and improve your team’s approach by boosti...

At Smartproxy, our mission is to deliver value while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency, and industry's best practices. We’re dedicated to fostering a trust-based and sustainable industry where end-user awareness, consent, and equitable reward are the standard. That’s why we’re a co-founding member of the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI), an international consortium of web data aggregation business leaders focused on encouragi...

Look no further, buddy. A powerful tool for gathering public data is already here. Say hi to our newly launched product – Site Unblocker!

We've got some exciting news to share with you today. We’ve just rolled out a fantastic addition to our residential and mobile proxies. Get hyped because HTTPS and SOCKS5 protocols are here to revolutionize your online experience!

Wanna scrape web data but keep running into obstacles? Collecting web data in 2023 sure requires extensive knowledge. Websites are armed with smart antibots, few suspicious moves, and an IP ban is knocking on your door. That's why Smartproxy is hosting a free webinar filled with tips about successful scraping in 2023

If you’re using our residential or datacenter proxies, you know how important it is to keep track of your traffic usage. Understanding traffic usage patterns is vital for optimizing projects and making informed decisions. That's why we're excited to introduce a few improvements in monitoring your traffic statistics on the dashboard!

As you’ve probably understood, we’re all about bringing new updates that make your proxying and scraping journey simpler. And today is no exception because we’re excited to announce the Product Selector feature, which allows you to double-check the target compatibility before purchasing a Smartproxy solution.

Yup, you heard that right – now you can get some extra tokens for spreading the word about us to your friends! Easy money, right?  30% of your friend’s first transaction slips to your and your friends’ Smart wallets as tokens after your invitee makes their first purchase. Now you can buy proxies and scraping tools to enjoy smart ways of data gathering with the referral program. Learn what’s in it for you and how to get in!

Yes, you read that right! We’ve just updated our Public API authorization to make accessing all the handy Smartproxy dash features even easier. Users can make requests straight to API faster, add a sub-user, or whitelist an IP in seconds!

You asked, we listened. And that's how we've become the first provider in the market to release an epic feature, available with our 10M+ ethically-sourced mobile proxies. It's called... OS filtering!

Web data aggregators (“web scraping”) gather available data from around the Internet; enabling consumer confidence, commercial innovation, and community safety. To drive further awareness of and public trust in this crucial digital ability, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has announced the launch of the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI). This international, industry-led, and member-driven consortium of web data aggregation ...

Folks, we have some exciting news for you today. We just released the first dedicated Social Media Scraping API in the market. Woot woot! This all-in-one solution is designed to simplify real-time and on-demand data collection at scale. Yup, no worries about managing proxies, several scrapers, and parsers – we handle it all for you, so you can focus on the data insights you seek.

If you’ve ever tried our solutions, you know we love our users to infinity and beyond. And what could be a better way to show our love than introduce new features, making your proxying and scraping journey even easier? So meet webhooks, convenient notifications that help you stay updated with your usage, subscriptions, and more. Whether at your desk or on the go, real-time notifications ensure you're always in the loop.

We are happy to announce that Smartproxy has finalized an agreement with Dataquake B.V., a Netherlands-based company, which has led to a full acquisition.  Dataquake B.V. specializes in managing data acquisition and web intelligence solution businesses with vast experience in scaling medium-sized ventures to industry-leading organizations.

Hey, ho! We’ve just launched Pay As You Go. This new payment system allows you to enjoy residential proxies without committing to a subscription plan. Say what? Yeah, we’re not jokin’ – you simply pay for the traffic as you go without worrying about pillin’ up unused GBs.

Time to pop the champagne – once again, we’ve been recognized as the best value provider at the one and only Proxy Service Awards! Proxyway’s research showed that Smartproxy provides the best overall user experience.

Public data scraping is becoming a hot topic, and our talented devs cannot just sit back and relax. So, they took on a challenge and presented FOUR(!) powerful tools designed to harvest all sorts of web data.  How does getting real-time data from any corner of the world at a 100% success rate sound for you? If we got your attention, let's say you've already found your partner in the scraping game. Now you only need to pick your fighter (ekhm, Scraping API)...

Traveling is great. Discovering new things, exploring unfamiliar places, getting into adventures… What if we told ya that now it’s easier than ever? Well, listen up, buddy, because, with our shared datacenter proxies, you can travel all around the United States and Europe! Yeah, you can start packin’ your stuff for a trip even right now, ‘cause we’re goin’ on tour.

We know, we know! Dealing with payment processes for proxy subscriptions can be a real pain in the neck. Banks’ limitations for recurring payments, constant changes in laws and regulations, inability to manage your money matters, invalid payment methods… Many problems that would be so dope to avoid, right? You know us – we’re obsessed with our customers and making their proxy experience as enjoyable as a piece of delicious chocolate cake. We've been workin...

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. The old API allowed you to access and use our proxies, but now we are stepping up and letting you manage the most important ...