Recent blog posts

TTFB improvement

Accelerate your workflow with upgraded ultra-low latency proxies

We’re excited to announce a breakthrough upgrade to the SOAX proxy infrastructure that has significantly reduced latency for our customers – by up to 64% – making SOAX the fastest proxy provider for North American traffic.

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Web unblocker

Introducing the next-generation Web Unblocker

Today, we’re excited to share the official launch of our redesigned, rebuilt, and ready-for-AI Web Unblocker. This update delivers major improvement in reliability, data flexibility, and ease of use for companies running data-intensive projects, including those with AI and ML workflows.

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New plans

Introducing new SOAX plans: Unmatched flexibility and value

Today, we’re excited to reveal a new transparent, competitive pricing model that will deliver greater value, more flexibility, and a seamless experience across our entire range of proxy servers and scraper APIs.

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Best proxy providers

The 6 best proxy providers in 2025

If you choose the wrong proxy provider you may face downtime, slow data retrieval, and even legal issues. The good news is we’ve analyzed the best proxy server providers out there. Here are the six strongest options to pick from.

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Proxies

How to use cURL with proxies: Step-by-step guide

cURL is a tool for transferring data between servers, which makes it useful for web scraping. Sometimes, websites block cURL requests because they use anti-scraping measures. Luckily, ...

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Guide

Different types of proxy servers and their uses

A proxy server works as a middleman between you and the internet, handling your requests while keeping your real IP address hidden. By standing between you and the web server, proxies ...

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Guide Web scraping

How to scrape Google Search with Python (Step-by-step tutorial)

Google Search results, also known as SERPs, contain valuable data such as keywords, ad listings, and rankings. Analyzing this data can improve marketing strategies. Python is a practic...

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Web scraping

How to scrape Shopee: A step-by-step guide (with code snippets)

Shopee has established itself as one of Asia’s leading ecommerce platforms, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across the region. Its rapid growth and dominance make it a goldmi...

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Guide Proxies Web scraping

How to use wget in Python with proxies (full guide with examples)

When downloading files or scraping data from the web, you might find it helpful to route your traffic through a proxy. Using a proxy with wget offers lots of advantages, like bypassing...

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Learn Selenium web scraping: Step-by-step beginners’ guide

Selenium is an open-source framework that allows you to control a browser programmatically. It’s a powerful tool for extracting data from websites, especially if you want to scrape a w...

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How to get a sneaker bot: Complete guide for 2025

Sneaker bots are software programs that automate the process of buying sneakers online. Buying sneakers using a sneaker bot gives you a massive advantage over people who try to purchas...

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Guide Web scraping

How to scrape a website with Python (With examples and code snippets)

Web scraping is a powerful way to extract information from websites. It automates data collection, saving you from tedious manual work (like copying and pasting the data you need). If ...

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Guide Web scraping

How to scrape eBay: A step-by-step guide for beginners

As the second most visited online marketplace in 2023, eBay accumulates vast amounts of useful data for entrepreneurs, marketers, researchers, and others. By scraping eBay data in real...

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Guide Proxies

Forward proxy vs. reverse proxy - What’s the difference?

When you navigate the internet, your device doesn’t always connect directly to the destination server. Instead, requests are often routed through a proxy before reaching their destinat...

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Guide Web scraping

How to scrape Amazon: Step-by-step guide with examples

Learning to scrape product data from the Amazon website can seem complex at first, but you can simplify the process by using a scraper API, so you don’t have to build a scraper or mana...

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Guide Web scraping

What is IP blocking? How to get around an IP ban (5 ways)

Websites, games, and applications can block a specific IP address, which prevents anyone using that IP address from accessing their service. This is called an IP ban. Administrators ca...

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