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Haha, sounds like you're one of those Linux folks who actually enjoys tinkering. I'll admit, once you get it working, it's kinda satisfying to have control, but yeah, the setup can feel annoying if you're not used to it.

Been doing this 3 years, and honestly I found that asking for exclusives early can sometimes work if you're already showing results. a quick, confident ask with some proof of your success can open doors faster than waiting ages to build trust. ymmv tho, but I've seen it work.

isnt it like 80% of guys I talk to jump straight into smartlinks thinking it's an easy fix? but then they burn out quick when they realize they gotta tweak and test a lot anyway. isn't it smarter to at least learn offers a bit before jumping on smartlinks?

Last month I spent like 3 days digging through IRS pub 54 and some foreign tax treaties, ended up saving myself about 30% in potential double taxes. if you can figure out your foreign tax credit limit and the treaty details, ymmv but it's the best shot at not overpaying.

Yep exactly. I remember thinking the same when I first started, thinking I was missing some secret sauce. turns out it's more about finding the right niche and talking directly to that audience. I hit a wall for months until I started focusing on a tiny community nobody else was targeting...

OP, if you haven't already, look into networks that offer pay-on-demand services or instant payouts, some even let you cash out anytime for a fee. Not perfect, but it can cut the waiting and stress. ymmv but I've found it helps reduce the waiting game a bit.

Thanks for the replies, guys. Yeah, tracking with a spreadsheet or dashboard is a must if u serious about not wasting cash. And for the dude just tryna see if proxies drain his wallet, honestly, knowing your costs helps u decide if it's worth it or not

ok so man I was so tired of people just guessing prices without any real numbers. So I checked my recent orders and figured out what I actually pay per GB for residential proxies. Most places charge like 0.10 to 0.25 bucks per GB but it totally depends on how much you buy and who you use. Did...

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Yeah, that's the main issue. Most free VPNs are just shady middlemen, selling your data to make money. Better off just investing in a paid one if you want real privacy.

Been doing this 3 years and honestly some of the wild stuff can work but you gotta know when to cut loose. I once used fake countdown timers on pages, got a quick boost but then got flagged by ad networks quick. Always test small and watch your metrics tight.

Honestly, split tunneling can be useful if you set it up right but most peeps blow it. My one tip? Test your config on non-sensitive stuff first, then go live. Better safe than leaking your whole life online.

Been doing this 3 years and honestly I think backconnects get a bad rap sometimes. Yeah, they can be flaky but if you find a solid provider they can save you a ton of IPs and management hassle. ymmv but don't write them off just yet.

I mean, sure, checking logs and policies is smart, but honestly most people don't even know where to start or what to look for. They trust the VPN just cuz it's branded well or cheap. gotta be more proactive than that, especially if you're dealing with anything sensitive.

bruh, steady enough is what counts most sometimes, right? but do u ever get tired of chasing the same networks or do u switch it up?

been doing this 3 years and honestly, "2 options" sounds kinda lazy. there's always more than 2 ways, and sometimes you gotta play hardball or just move on. never stick to just 2 options in this game.

Actually, you wanna avoid rotating IPs that are too clean like mobile or residential if you're doing a lot of automations, it screams bot. Try mixing in some semi-dedicated proxies with decent reuse, just enough to look legit.

bruh, I feel ya, I was on residentials and speeds were all over the place, like from 150ms to 600ms ping and 0.5 to 2 mbps. Switched to datacenter and instantly got stable 20ms ping and 100+ mbps, but yeah, risked getting flagged. ymmv with that tho.

just my 2 cents: all three got their pros and cons but u gotta think about ur specific use case. if stability and big IP pools matter most, BrightData might be worth the hassle but if quick switching and cheaper price are key, smartproxy or oxylabs could work. ymmv tho, test a bit before settling.

digital pr isn't dead, but u gotta be better than just dumping data. Are u customizing pitches for each site or just blasting out the same report? U gotta make it about them, not just ur data.