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“” - CloudStorm99 - 14-03-2025
Free data center proxies are only good for testing. If you’re doing anything serious, you’ll need something better. I’ve had good results with rotating proxies from sites like ProxyBonanza. They’re not free, but they’re way more reliable.
“” - stealthTorX88 - 14-03-2025
Free data center proxies are a joke for anything beyond light use. I’ve had better luck with free residential proxies from sites like FreeProxyList, but even those are hit or miss. If you’re serious about scraping, just invest in a paid service. It’s worth it in the long run.