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Case Study: How an SEO Software Company Achieved 99.2% Success Rate Tracking 5M Keywords Daily

RankRadar was losing customers due to unreliable rank data from Google blocks. Here's how they consolidated to private pools and scaled with accurate local SERP tracking.

MC
Mike
7 min read
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Setting Up Proxies with Playwright: Complete Tutorial 2026

Learn how to configure residential proxies with Playwright for web scraping and browser automation. Includes authentication, rotation strategies, error handling, and anti-detection techniques with code examples.

JL
James
9 min read
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Private vs Shared Proxy Pools: Which Should You Choose?

Understand the critical differences between private and shared proxy pools. Learn how pool sharing affects IP reputation, block rates, pricing, and success rates for web scraping and automation.

MC
Mike
11 min read
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Residential vs Datacenter Proxies: Complete Comparison Guide 2026

Understand the key differences between residential and datacenter proxies. Compare performance, pricing, detection rates, and use cases to choose the right proxy type for web scraping, automation, and data collection.

MC
Mike
10 min read
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How to Scrape Without Getting Blocked: Complete Anti-Detection Guide

Learn proven techniques to avoid IP bans and blocks when web scraping. Master rate limiting, header rotation, browser fingerprinting, and proxy strategies for successful data collection at scale.

JL
James
9 min read
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Case Study: How a Social Media Agency Saved Their Business from Account Bans

SocialScale was losing 30+ client accounts monthly due to IP bans. Here's how they implemented account-IP binding and scaled to 1,200 accounts without a single ban.

MC
Mike
7 min read
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Case Study: How TicketFlow Scaled Ticket Automation from 15% to 78% Success Rate

TicketFlow was losing $50K+/month due to constant blocks on Ticketmaster and AXS. Here's how they achieved 5x revenue growth with private residential proxies.

MC
Mike
6 min read
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Case Study: How a Price Intelligence Startup Cut Costs 60% While Scaling to 50M Daily Requests

DataPulse was burning $15K/month on proxies with a 40% failure rate. Here's how they rebuilt their infrastructure and scaled 10x.

MC
Mike
6 min read
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Sticky Sessions Explained: When to Use Them and How to Set Them Up

A complete guide to proxy sticky sessions. Learn when rotating vs sticky is better and how to configure them for web scraping and automation.

JL
James
9 min read
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The Complete Guide to Residential Proxies in 2026

Learn everything about residential proxies: how they work, use cases, benefits over datacenter proxies, and how to choose the right provider for web scraping, SEO monitoring, and more.

JL
James
4 min read
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How to Avoid IP Bans When Web Scraping: Expert Tips for 2026

Master the art of web scraping without getting blocked. Learn about proxy rotation, rate limiting, and how residential proxies from ProxyLabs can help you scale.

MC
Mike
6 min read
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Why Ticketing Sites Block You (And How to Actually Get Through)

After years of helping clients cop tickets, here's what actually works in 2026. No fluff, just real tactics for Ticketmaster, AXS, and more.

MC
Mike
7 min read
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Datacenter vs Residential Proxies: A $50K Lesson

I burned through $50K on datacenter proxies before switching. Here's what I learned the hard way about when each type makes sense.

MC
Mike
10 min read
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Getting Past Queue-it in 2026: What Still Works

Queue-it just updated their detection. Here's what changed and how to adapt your setup for ticket drops and limited releases.

JL
James
12 min read

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