Guides, Tutorials & Insights
Learn about residential proxies, web scraping, data collection strategies, and industry best practices from the Shifter team.
What Are Rotating Proxies? How Rotation and Sticky Sessions Work
Learn how rotating proxies work, including per-request rotation, sticky sessions, backconnect gateways, setup options and common use cases.
James Meadow · January 6, 2023 6 Myths About Proxy Server Solutions
Are you aware of all the myths that surround proxies? Let’s debunk the most popular myths about proxy server solutions. Check out our blog post!
Matt Brown · December 27, 2022 What Is Web Scraping and Why It Matters
Are you looking to obtain the right business data via web scraping jobs? Find out how web scraping can support your company’s interests. Check it out!
Chris Collins · December 20, 2022 Free vs Paid Proxies: What the Money Actually Buys
A practical comparison of free vs paid proxies: where free lists come from, what they cost in failed requests and risk, and when paying is the cheaper option.
Chris Collins · December 16, 2022 Web Scraping Proxies: Which Type Is Best for Each Job?
Compare residential, ISP, mobile and datacenter proxies for web scraping, including costs, rotation, anti-bot handling and best-fit use cases.
Matt Brown · December 13, 2022 Types of Proxies: A Complete Comparison Guide
Compare residential, ISP, datacenter, mobile, static and rotating proxies by speed, detection risk, cost and best use case.
James Meadow · December 12, 2022 Proxies vs VPNs vs TOR: Key Differences
What is the difference between a proxy, a VPN, and a TOR browser? When should a company use one of these solutions? Check out and discover it!
James Meadow · December 6, 2022 5 Major Benefits For Companies That Use Proxies
Are you looking to use proxies for your business objectives? Check out and discover top 5 benefits companies enjoy when using proxy server solutions.
Matt Brown · November 28, 2022 Static vs Rotating Proxies: Benefits, Drawbacks and Use Cases
Compare static and rotating proxies by IP source, session length, speed, detection risk, cost and ideal use case.
Chris Collins · October 7, 2022