Proxies vary significantly in their types and features, serving different purposes in data scraping and web access. They function as intermediaries between data scraping tools and target websites, offering anonymity and helping distribute requests to evade detection by anti-bot systems.
In the post we’ll share on what might be used in case residential proxies are blocked with a target server.
Residential Proxies are IP addresses associated with real consumer devices. They are particularly effective at bypassing advanced anti-bot security measures due to their appearance as regular user activity, making detection more challenging. So, if residential proxies do not work, we have 2 other options.
1. Mobile Proxies
Mobile Proxies utilize IP addresses from mobile carriers, these proxies excel in evading strictest bot detection methods. Their efficacy stems from the ability to operate under mobile networks, which makes it impractical for websites to block them without impacting numerous legitimate users. If residential proxies do not yield successful scraping results, mobile proxies come into play.
2. Web Unblockers (Web API)
Web Unblockers are APIs that employ proxies and additional techniques to circumvent extensive website restrictions. They are specifically designed to navigate around robust anti-bot measures.
Should mobile proxies still fail to achieve the desired outcome, the problem may lie beyond simple IP reputation. The target website might be employing advanced anti-bot measures that necessitate further intervention to facilitate scraping. Read more on Web Unblockers/Web APIs (to be live soon).
While web unblockers can streamline the scraping process, they may lead to high operational costs. Besides, not all Web Unblockers support browser automation but direct HTTP requests.
The hierarchy of proxies ranges from easily detectable to highly trusted. Datacenter proxies rank lowest in trust and detection resistance, while mobile proxies generally maintain a high level of anonymity. The cost structure inversely correlates with this hierarchy, with datacenter proxies being the least expensive (or free) and mobile proxies often more costly.