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i think it's mostly setup. Try using a tool like GeoSurf or Oxylabs for proxies, then run tests with something like Speedtest CLI or Cloudflare's speed test. It's about consistency in testing environment.

You sure about that? Nord and Express have published some audit summaries on their sites. Not full reports but enough to see they're legit about security, imo. Proton and Mullvad being transparent is nice but don't forget, audits don't mean everything, just a part of the picture.

Been doing this 3 years and honestly, finding good install CPA offers is a grind. Most networks that paid well a year ago cut payouts by 30-50% or got stricter on geo targeting. I found that focusing on Tier 1 geos like US and CA still gives me around 1.2-1.5x ROI with CPCs around 0.15-0.25, but...

Last month I was looking into mobile proxies for a similar project and found that the prices are way inflated compared to what I expected. I think it's partly supply and demand, but also some providers just use the scarcity to bump up prices. I tried negotiating with smaller resellers but didn't...

ngl last month I was testing that out, mixing proxies and API and yeah, it's kinda the best of both worlds. Still gotta deal with dead proxies but API helps keep a bit more stability. Combining them might be the way to dodge some anti-bot crap without burning too much cash

Buying links in 2025? Lol, I remember when I thought buying expired domains was the secret sauce. Did you ever try to explain that to a client?

if you're comparing $3 and $10 per GB, ask how much those proxies get flagged or blocked over time, not just the initial cost.

bruh, this is the kinda thing I ask myself all the time. testing more variables like trust signals, social proof, or even load speed might help you figure out what really moves the needle

Just my 2 cents, buying links can sometimes be worth it if you know what you're doing and the sources are legit. Not all paid links are crap and price often correlates with quality. But yeah, risky if you don't vet those sources carefully.

yep learned this the hard way

different angle: yeah sure, but sometimes reviews are fake too. I got stung bad once when a network looked super legit, tons of good reviews, then just disappeared with my payout. so now I trust my gut more than the reviews. trust is hard to come by in this space.

Different angle: I think the detection isn't just about proxies being cheap or legit. even legit proxies can get flagged if you scrape too aggressively or trigger rate limits. it's not always about the proxies but your overall scraping behavior.

Careful with the assumption that cheap proxies are actually usable. From my experience, the cheaper ones tend to be overused or flagged quick. Testing a few small providers might seem like a good idea but often ends up wasting more time fixing issues than saving. Usually, you get what you pay for.

Careful with calling all cheap links trash, that's a common mistake. Not every cheap link is garbage if you vet the seller and understand the niche. Price alone doesn't always tell you quality, but

Haha yeah, smaller proxies can be real gems if they're reliable. Just gotta test a few, no point in wasting cash on garbage proxies.

80% of people quit before they even start, lol. You gotta be ready for a long grind and a lot of screw-ups before it clicks.

yo just my 2 cents: if dedicated IPs are more identifiable, wouldn't that make you more trackable if someone is really after you? or does the privacy gain outweigh that risk?

Careful with jumping straight into these networks without doing some homework. Each has different niches and payout structures. My tip is to pick one that fits your niche and focus on mastering it first, then expand. Also, check their approval times and support quality, that matters when you're...

Last month I tried the throw-up-a-landin-and-hope approach, lol. Didn't work, lost my cpc. Turns out you gotta do more than just make a page and hope people fill out.

Trust da process lol, but don't forget sometimes you gotta poke the bear and see if it bites. Just jumping in blindly doesn't usually cut it