What’s the best way to handle web scraping in PHP without getting blocked? or How can I improve my we

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Proxies are key, but don’t forget to randomize your headers too! Some sites check more than just the user agent.

I’ve had luck with scrapingbee.com—it’s an API that handles all the annoying stuff for you. Not free, but saves a ton of time.

Delay sweet spot? Depends on the site. Start with 5 sec, then tweak. Some sites will still block you if you’re too predictable, so throw in some random delays (like 2-10 sec).

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