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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

Whether you call yourself a seasoned proxy user or just starting to leverage the power of proxies, it's always good to learn a thing or two. And this time, we're talking about backconnect proxies. In short, backconnect proxies allow you to remain anonymous while accessing the internet by constantly rotating your IP address. These proxies are useful for individuals or companies who need to navigate internet restrictions, monitor competitors, or run web scra...

Rotating proxies might sound like a fancy term for someone who just started diggin' around the world of tech, but they're actually a handy tool for anyone who wants to protect their online identity or collect data from the web. In simple terms, rotating proxies are proxy servers that change the IP address with each request. This means that each time you make a request through a rotating proxy, the server will automatically switch to a new IP address. Stay ...

Feeling concerned about protecting your online identity and privacy? Well, you're not alone! Many internet users have turned to residential proxies to help keep their information safe. In simple terms, a residential proxy is like a middleman between your device and the internet, helping you hide your real location and keep your online activities from being tracked. But there's more to residential proxy networks, and you're in luck today because we're spill...

So, you’re happily scrolling through your Instagram feed, double-tapping your friends’ photos and hilarious memes, and then suddenly… you can’t take any further action. And that’s, my buddy, how you know you’re hit with the dreaded action block error.  As much as we love the Instagram app, there’s no denying that action limits can be a major buzzkill. However, you don’t need to worry – Instagram action blocks happen to the best of us, and there’re surely w...

We know the story. You’ve been running around Instagram young, wild, and free until you got slapped with the infamous feedback_required error. Yep, it’s a real pain in the rear how it stops you in your tracks and leaves you confused. But fear not – errors happen to the best of us. In this blog post, we’ll explain the feedback required Instagram error and give tips on how to fix it and prevent it.

Ok, so you're just stuck with a challenge_required error on Instagram, and now it's preventing you from engaging with your followers, right? Don't worry; you're not alone – we can help you. Many users have reported experiencing this issue, but the good news is that there're ways to fix it. In this blog post, we'll share some tips on resolving this error so you can get back to enjoying your Instagram experience.

Nowadays, web scraping is essential for any business interested in gaining a competitive edge. It allows quick and efficient data extraction from a variety of sources and acts as an integral step toward advanced business and marketing strategies. If done responsibly, web scraping rarely leads to any issues. But if you don’t follow web scraping best practices, you become more likely to get blocked. Thus, we’re here to share with you practical ways to avoid ...

You might face the IP ban hammer or get your actions restricted when crossing the gray area of Instagram. Although you can reach the customer support team, they are not always willing to lift the ban. Luckily, there’s a solution. Use residential proxies to change your IP address, and you’re free to continue scrolling the feed without any interruptions.

Everybody likes watching videos. But not everybody knows how to unlock hidden content or how to use videos as a great alternative data source for research purposes. Luckily, a single dope platform is enough if you use the right tools. If you’re into videos, you probably know what Vimeo is. This  platform allows you to access high-quality video content without distracting ads. For viewers, it’s an entirely free platform; only the creators need to choose the...

If you’re not livin’ in the medieval ages, you’ve heard of TikTok at least a couple of times. But if you are, lemme help you – TikTok is a social media app to create, share, and discover short videos. Currently, the platform is on top: it has around 1 billion active users globally (still growing!) and is used by various companies and creators for marketing purposes. Unfortunately, nothing is perfect. TikTok has some limitations that may affect your experie...

Let’s agree: the internet and communication go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s simply a powerful combo that makes our lives easier. However, to connect these two elements, we need intermediaries. One of the tools to make communication via the internet easier is *drum roll*... Discord! Discord is an app that allows you to join servers and interact with private and public communities via voice, video, or text. It may sound epic, however, every co...

Anonymous proxies allow you to browse the internet without revealing your original IP address. They can offer you more – find out what in this article. Anonymous proxies, sometimes called anonymizers, do not disclose your personal information to your target websites, including your IP address and location. While connecting through a proxy server, they act like a privacy shield making your browsing on the internet hard to trace.  But not all proxies are ano...

An IP address is an essential part of communication between devices and networks. Sure, it carries certain information about us, which can become a target for hackers and cybercriminals alike. But without an IP we wouldn’t be able to access the internet. And here’s the kicker – we’ve run out of IPs.  For this reason, a new version, IPv6, was created. But why haven’t we all upgraded to the newest IP version yet? What do we even know about it in the first pl...

We all know that moment when we set off on a cross-continental journey: long-haul flights, visa requirements, passport checks… But did you know that some websites do something similar? Apart from collecting data about you by reading your IP (e.g. location, internet service provider), some websites might add an extra layer of identity check. Yup, this additional identity check on websites is CAPTCHAs. You’d most probably agree that CAPTCHAs are tricky. They...

Residential proxies, datacenter proxies, ISP proxies, mobile proxies... So many proxy types offer different features and benefits. And boy, oh boy, we understand ya. Choosing your go-to type can be quite a tough cookie. However, knowledge is power – that's why we wanna tell everything you need to know about mobile proxies. From how mobile proxies work to the most popular use cases, we're here to spill all the beans on the features you don't wanna miss out ...

Uhh, proxies, proxies, proxies… There are so many different types of them that it can be pretty knotty to know which ones should go into your army. One thing is crystal clear though: the most popular ones are datacenter and residential proxies. These two are most often contrasted to one another. But is it really true that datacenter proxies and residential IPs meet on the opposite sides of the battlefield? Short answer: no. That’s why we’re here to blow th...

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?

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.

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. To unblock Match.com you have to do several things: Change your IP address Clear your browser cookies Use a different email Not do anything stupid

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. Thousands of artists reach an avid listener base through Soundcloud, but getting on their radar is not something th...

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.

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....

Like your average Joe proxy, a private one acts as a middleman between you and the internet. Any twists, you may ask? Well, yes. Unlike shared ones, private proxies are IP addresses dedicated to you and only you at any given time by a proxy provider. No shocker that private proxies are always among the hottest hits of all time. And it’s easy to see why: they offer more security and privacy, fewer slowdowns and IP blocks.   Already hooked? Good, cuz in this...

Proxies widen user experience by mediating different online connections, traffic, and client requests. No wonder there is quite a bunch of proxy types available. Some indicate what devices act as proxy servers, others define how proxy servers support privacy and manage users' data. There are also proxy types that determine the relationship between the client and the proxy server. This position is formally known as the structural position of a proxy. And th...

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.

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.

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.

Everyone has opinions on Instagram. Sometimes it's like a rabbit hole consuming all of our free time. Sometimes it's a place where people can express creativity and earn a few bucks. Ultimately, Instagram’s popularity can't be denied. Based on global advertising numbers, the platform has over 1.3 billion users. In fact, Instagram is so popular that Instagramming is an official verb. But there's also another side of Instagram. Imagine this – you open your I...

Over the course of your life on the internet, you must’ve encountered some websites or content that you just can’t get access to. Sounds familiar? Congrats, you’ve experienced IP blocking first hand! While it most often seems like an inconvenience on the user’s part, IP blocks play an important part on the internet that is definitely worth your attention. Getting your IP blocked is either the result of something you did that the website does not approve of...

The Playstation 5 has been a hot topic for a while now. Even Sony itself didn’t anticipate the demand, calling the PS5 launch their “biggest console launch ever”. You have two new releases to choose from: the regular PS5 console for $499 and the PS5 Digital Edition for $399, both at equally high demand. But the console’s popularity also attracted scalpers and certain reselling groups. For example, CrepChiefNotify has reportedly managed to get roughly 3,500...

It’s one thing to know that you need proxies, but it’s an entirely different thing to launch projects with them. There are so many aspects that you have to consider, but one of the most critical decisions is choosing the right kind of proxy session.