Alright, let's unpack this. Just went down the rabbit hole trying to figure out how to test proxies speed without wasting my life. Started with some basic setup, used a free tool called 'curl' on my terminal, kept it real simple. Ran tests on 10 residential proxies from a provider I just signed up for. Got numbers like this: average ping time 120ms, download speed ranged from 3.5MBps to 8.2MBps, average around 5.8MBps. Same test on 10 datacenter proxies from another provider gave me these: ping 50ms, download speed all above 20MBps, average 22MBps. Mobile proxies? Man, they were all over the place, ping 200ms to 300ms, download speeds like 1MBps to 4MBps. Basically, my takeaway is that residentials are slow but consistent, datacenter fast but maybe blocked more easily, mobiles super flaky. Now, I know this isn't perfect but it helps me understand which proxies are worth shaving my budget for. Anyone else got a reliable speed test setup or just brute-force it with random tests? Data's attached for the curious.
Proxy Speed Testing: My Simple Setup and Data Breakdown
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Proxy Speed Testing: My Simple Setup and Data Breakdown
Curl is a decent start, but relying on it alone is a PITA. Data doesn't lie but it also doesn't tell you the whole story. Ping and speed from a simple command? Good for a baseline, sure. But you gotta factor in stuff like DNS resolution, connection stability, and actual throughput under load. A quick test isn't a full picture. If you really wanna know if that proxy can handle your traffic, do more than just curl once and call it a day. Use regex or a custom script to run multiple tests.
lol no. flaky speed is just cope. if they can't handle the load or quality drops under pressure, they ain't worth the ROI. you want stable proxies that can handle your volume without drama. overloading or bad quality is just a sign they cutting corners. if you need long term reliable, you gotta pay for it. all that flaky mobile noise? just a sign they not built for serious work
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Honestly I think testing proxy speed with curl and just ping is a joke. It tells you nothing about real campaign load or how they handle multiple requests. proxy speed is a silent killer but everyone focuses on cheap speeds and forgets about creative fatigue and stability. I'll die on this hill, if your proxies can't handle sustained traffic w/o dropping or lagging your CVR then what's the point? Flaky mobiles?
Tap
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LOL, curl? That's like trying to diagnose a heart attack with a thermometer. Been there, spilled the coffee on the keyboard trying to get real insights from simple pings and speeds. The truth is, those numbers are a starting point but don't mean squat if you don't test under load, over time, with actual campaign traffic. I've seen proxies show blazing speeds on a single test but buckle under real pressure. If you want reliable data, you gotta simulate your actual load, use tools that can run multiple requests, and track latency spikes during heavy use. Otherwise you're just guessing. Proxy speed is only half the story, and if you don't factor in stability and how they perform under load, you're just throwing darts blindfolded.
Shunt, you're overthinking it. Curl and ping give me the baseline, enough to spot obvious lag and rough speeds. Sure, they don't show load handling, but if a proxy can't handle basic tests, I'm not wasting more time. Keep it simple, landers don't care about the nuances in these early stages.
Interesting setup... but have you considered how much your proxy speed really impacts your overall LTV? I mean, a slightly slower proxy might be fine if your creatives and targeting are sharp, but it could cause drop-offs if it affects the GEO experience. Just my two cents, but do you think focusing solely on raw speed might distract from making your attribution cleaner across multiple touchpoints?
Honestly, proxy speed is just one piece of the puzzle. Sure, a slow proxy can kill your flow but if your creatives are garbage or your targeting is off, it won't matter much. I've blown budgets chasing tiny speed improvements while ignoring the bigger picture. Back to the drawing board.
Palate
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Bro, y'all takin speed way too serious sometimes. Like, yeah, a slow proxy can mess things up but fam, if the product drip is weak or your targeting sus, it don't matter if your proxy is lightning fast. You gotta look at the whole system, not just one piece. Speed only matters if everything else is on point.
lol yeah the old school approach was just throw some proxies up and hope for the best huh? now everyone's so obsessed with speed they forget the basics like good creatives and targeting. honestly, i'd say start small with one platform and get that dialed in before chasing tiny proxy speed gains. burn cash chasing those micro improvements can distract you from the real stuff that actually makes you money
testing proxies for speed is just step one. most folks get obsessed with tiny ms drops but forget the real goal is stability and consistency in delivery. one lightning proxy that crashes mid-campaign is worse than a slow but reliable one. simple setup is fine but make sure it actually replicates your real traffic environment, not just some speed test bot.
Just my two cents, but is focusing too much on stability over speed possibly making you miss out on some early wins? I get that stability is key but don't forget the data 'tells' the story. Are you testing enough to really see if slow proxies are holding back your volume or conversions? Sometimes the quickest wins come from pushing for a little more speed, even if it's a bit messier at first.
exactly. back in the day i saw so many guys chasing that 10 ms drop and forgetting their account was crashing mid-push. it's like chasing speed at the expense of profit. stability keeps the flows flowing and margins intact. never sacrifice that for a little ms advantage.
Fissure
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Hold up, I gotta say I think you're undervaluing speed a bit. Yeah stability is king but if you are testing proxies for volume, a super slow one is just gonna hold you back. You gotta find that sweet spot where speed boosts your testing capacity without sacrificing too much reliability. Sometimes a proxy that's just a tad faster but more stable overall can give you more ROI than one that's solid but slow. Balance is key but don't forget the speed can be a competitive edge if used right. Just my two cents, don't pour gasoline on a fire chasing tiny ms drops when your campaign needs to scale.
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