Proxy guides & playbooks
Practical articles on getting the most out of residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter proxies — organized by what you're trying to do.
Retail Automation
View use case →Residential vs ISP Proxies: Which to Use for Automation
Both networks keep automation unblocked. Here's how to choose between rotating residential and dedicated ISP proxies.
Sticky Sessions Explained
Multi-step flows break when your IP changes mid-checkout. Sticky sessions keep one IP for the whole journey.
How Location Targeting Works
Country, state and city targeting let you place your traffic exactly where a task needs to run.
Drop Monitoring
View use case →How Inventory Monitoring Works
Inventory monitors poll stock endpoints continuously. Here's what makes them fast and unblocked.
Catching Restocks in Real Time
Seconds matter on a restock. Learn how to detect and act on availability instantly.
Building Reliable Availability Alerts
Good alerts are fast, accurate and actionable. Here's how to cut false positives.
Regional Testing
View use case →Geo-Testing Websites by Country
See your site the way customers in each country do — before they do.
Localization Testing Explained
Language, currency and formatting must be right in every locale. Here's how to verify.
City and State-Level Targeting
Some experiences only differ block to block. Here's when granular targeting matters.
Account Stability
View use case →What Makes a Proxy Session Stable
Stable sessions come down to a consistent IP, sensible duration and the right proxy type.
ISP Proxies for Account-Based Workflows
Dedicated ISP proxies give long-running accounts a stable, trusted home IP.
Reducing Account Bans and Flags
Most bans come from inconsistency. Here's how to keep long-running accounts healthy.
Price Monitoring
View use case →Monitoring Competitor Prices
Accurate competitor pricing data depends on collecting prices the way a real shopper sees them.
Global Marketplace Intelligence
Marketplaces change by the minute. Here's how to track sellers, buy-box and stock at scale.
Tracking Product Availability
Availability is as valuable as price. Track stock signals without getting throttled.
SEO Verification
View use case →Checking Rankings by Country
Search rankings differ by location. Verify them from real IPs in each target market.
Understanding Local Search Results
Local packs and map results only appear to nearby users. Here's how to audit them properly.
Ad Verification Best Practices
Confirm your ads render correctly per region and catch fraud or misplacement.