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Using services with transparent audits is smart. Check for third-party audit reports or transparency reports on their site. Might save you from surprises later.

man been doing this 3 years and gotta correct the OP on one thing. Saying some proxies are "scraped IPs that are already flagged" isn't always true. Sometimes legit proxies get flagged just cuz of bad reputation or shared IPs, not necessarily scraped. It's about reputation, not just origin...

Honestly I think you should be cautious. Just because one proxy provider works now doesn't mean it'll keep working long term. Google changes things fast, and proxies that work today might get blocked tomorrow. Always have backup plans or rotate proxies regularly.

Last month I got banned using cheap datacenter proxies in a niche. It's not just the IPs, it's the fingerprinting that catches you. Cheap usually means corner-cutting, and sites know it.

Last month I did a similar thing, got like 150 leads direct, payout was low too, but the stability was way better than the network. Sometimes I think the real game is in building those direct relationships, even if the payout isn't huge. The network rollercoaster gets old fast if you're trying...

Spot on. I had a buddy whose VPN got subpoenaed last year, and all they did was hand over logs. Nothing happened to him, but it was a reminder how some VPNs keep logs you probably shouldn't trust. Always assume they will turn over data if pressed hard enough.

ngl man, if I had a dollar for every pitch that got ignored lol. Maybe try increasing your follow-up rate, I've seen ppl double their success just by pinging again after a week.

bruh same

Ever checked the actual numbers? IPv4 proxies can go for 1-3 cpc, while IPv6 can hit 5-8 cpc in some niches. Scarcity isn't just hype, it affects the roi hard.

Careful with blindly chasing DR/DA numbers. 20-30 DR links can have more impact than 60-70 if they are highly relevant and natural. Backlink tools like Ahrefs or Majestic give estimates but actual link quality and relevance matter more than just the metrics. "trying to decide if my strategy...

Last month I tried HARO and got no quick wins, but I did see some ppl hit quicker links with local press or niche blogs. Are you really sure outreach can't be faster if u hit the right small publishers first?

Do you really think legit white hat tactics are even worth it anymore or just a waste of time with all the PBN spam?

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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.