"How Effective Are Rotating Proxies for Web Scraping and Avoiding Bans?"
Hey guys, been messing around with rotating proxies for a while now and wanted to get your thoughts.
Do they *actually* help with avoiding bans when scraping? I’ve had mixed results—sometimes smooth sailing, other times insta-blocks lol.
From what I’ve seen, rotating proxies work best when you pair ‘em with good delays and headers. But if the site’s got tight security (looking at you, Cloudflare), even rotating might not save you.
Also, how often do y’all rotate? Every request? Every few mins? Feels like overkill sometimes but idk.
Would love to hear your experiences—especially if you’ve found a sweet spot for avoiding detection. Cheers!
Hey guys, been messing around with rotating proxies for a while now and wanted to get your thoughts.
Do they *actually* help with avoiding bans when scraping? I’ve had mixed results—sometimes smooth sailing, other times insta-blocks lol.
From what I’ve seen, rotating proxies work best when you pair ‘em with good delays and headers. But if the site’s got tight security (looking at you, Cloudflare), even rotating might not save you.
Also, how often do y’all rotate? Every request? Every few mins? Feels like overkill sometimes but idk.
Would love to hear your experiences—especially if you’ve found a sweet spot for avoiding detection. Cheers!