The proxy format debate is real lol. For scraping, I’d say go with SOCKS5 if you’re dealing with a lot of data. It’s faster and more versatile.
Residential proxies are great for avoiding bans, but they’re expensive and slower. Datacenter proxies are faster and cheaper, but you might get blocked more often.
I’ve been using Luminati for residential proxies, and it’s been solid. For datacenter proxies, I use Blazing SEO.
Also, don’t forget to use a proxy manager like ProxyMesh to rotate your IPs. It’s a lifesaver for scraping.
Residential proxies are great for avoiding bans, but they’re expensive and slower. Datacenter proxies are faster and cheaper, but you might get blocked more often.
I’ve been using Luminati for residential proxies, and it’s been solid. For datacenter proxies, I use Blazing SEO.
Also, don’t forget to use a proxy manager like ProxyMesh to rotate your IPs. It’s a lifesaver for scraping.