Bypass anti-bot defenses
Residential IPs appear as legitimate household traffic, passing Cloudflare, Akamai, and PerimeterX challenges.
Data Collection Solution
Web Scraping infrastructure that scales
Web scraping requires reliable proxy infrastructure to extract data at scale without triggering anti-bot defenses. ProxyHat provides the residential and datacenter IP foundation that powers enterprise data collection pipelines across millions of daily requests.
50M+ Residential IPs GDPR Compliant 99.9% Uptime
What is Web Scraping?
Web scraping is the automated extraction of data from websites using software tools and scripts. It transforms unstructured web content into structured datasets for analysis, monitoring, and business intelligence. Effective web scraping at scale requires proxy infrastructure to distribute requests, avoid IP bans, and maintain access to target sites.
Why web scraping needs proxy infrastructure
Avoid IP blocks
Automatic rotation across 50M+ IPs distributes requests to prevent rate limiting and blacklisting.
Access geo-restricted data
Target 195+ countries with city-level precision to collect location-specific content and pricing.
Scale without limits
Handle millions of concurrent requests with enterprise-grade infrastructure and guaranteed uptime.
Anti-bot challenges we solve
Modern websites deploy sophisticated defenses against automated access
Cloudflare & WAF Systems
Bot management systems like Cloudflare, Akamai, and PerimeterX use JavaScript challenges, browser fingerprinting, and behavioral analysis to block scrapers.
ProxyHat solution:Residential pass browser integrity checks with authentic household IPs.
IP Blocking & Rate Limiting
Websites track request patterns per IP and block addresses that exceed thresholds. Single-IP scraping quickly gets banned.
ProxyHat solution:Automatic IP rotation across 50M+ IPs distributes requests to stay under detection limits.
CAPTCHAs & Challenges
Sites present CAPTCHAs to suspected bots, blocking automated workflows and requiring human intervention.
ProxyHat solution:High-trust residential IPs dramatically reduce CAPTCHA encounter rates.
Geo-Restrictions
Content varies by location, and some sites block access from certain regions or require local IPs.
ProxyHat solution:Target 195+ countries with city-level precision for geo-specific data collection.
Web scraping applications
Price Monitoring & Intelligence
Track competitor pricing across e-commerce platforms. Monitor dynamic pricing, stock levels, and promotions in real-time.
- E-commerce price tracking
- MAP compliance monitoring
- Promotional campaign analysis
Lead Generation
Extract business contact information from directories, LinkedIn profiles, and company websites at scale.
- B2B contact extraction
- Company data enrichment
- CRM data population
Market Research
Gather market data from review sites, forums, and social platforms for sentiment analysis and trend detection.
- Review aggregation
- Social listening
- Competitive intelligence
Search Engine Data
Monitor SERP rankings, track keyword positions, and analyze search result changes across locations.
- Rank tracking
- SERP feature monitoring
- Local SEO analysis
Real Estate Data
Collect property listings, pricing history, and market trends from real estate platforms.
- Listing aggregation
- Price history tracking
- Market trend analysis
Financial Data
Extract market data, stock prices, and financial news for quantitative analysis and trading signals.
- Stock data collection
- News aggregation
- Alternative data sourcing
Scraping with ProxyHat
Integrate proxy rotation into your existing scraping stack
import requests
from itertools import cycle
# Configure rotating proxy
proxy = {
'http': 'http://user:pass@gate.proxyhat.com:7777',
'https': 'http://user:pass@gate.proxyhat.com:7777'
}
urls = ['https://example.com/page1', 'https://example.com/page2']
for url in urls:
response = requests.get(url, proxies=proxy, timeout=30)
# Each request gets a fresh IP automatically
print(f"Status: {response.status_code}")Web scraping best practices
01
Respect robots.txt
Check and respect robots.txt directives. While not legally binding, following them demonstrates good faith and reduces legal risk.
02
Implement rate limiting
Add delays between requests to avoid overwhelming target servers. Responsible scraping maintains site performance.
03
Rotate user agents
Vary your User-Agent headers alongside proxy rotation for more realistic traffic patterns.
04
Handle errors gracefully
Implement exponential backoff for failed requests and log errors for debugging without retry storms.
05
Use sticky sessions wisely
Maintain IP consistency for multi-step flows (login, pagination) where session state matters.
06
Monitor success rates
Track success/failure ratios and adjust your approach when detection rates increase.
Choosing the right proxy type
Match your proxy infrastructure to your target sites
| Monitoring Scenario | Recommended Proxy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce (Amazon, eBay) | Residential | Heavy anti-bot protection, need authentic IPs |
| Social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) | Residential | Aggressive bot detection, account protection |
| Search engines (Google, Bing) | Residential | CAPTCHA triggers on datacenter IPs |
| Public APIs | Datacenter | Speed-optimized, lower detection |
| News sites & blogs | Datacenter | Minimal protection, speed matters |
| Government/public data | Datacenter | Usually unprotected, high volume |
Ethical & compliant data collection
GDPR Compliant Infrastructure
Our proxy network operates within GDPR guidelines. All residential IPs are sourced through explicit user consent.
CCPA Adherence
California Consumer Privacy Act compliant operations with transparent data handling practices.
Terms of Service
Clear usage guidelines and prohibited use cases. We actively monitor for abuse and support responsible data collection.
ProxyHat is built for legitimate business use cases. Review our Terms of Service for prohibited activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need proxies for web scraping?
Websites block or rate-limit IP addresses that send too many requests. Proxies distribute your requests across many IPs, preventing blocks and maintaining access. They also help bypass geo-restrictions and anti-bot systems like Cloudflare.
Should I use residential or datacenter proxies for scraping?
Use residential proxies for heavily protected sites like Amazon, social media, and search engines. Use datacenter proxies for less protected targets like news sites, public APIs, and government data where speed matters more than stealth.
Is web scraping legal?
Web scraping legality depends on what data you collect and how you use it. Publicly available data is generally legal to scrape. However, you should respect robots.txt, terms of service, and avoid collecting personal data without consent. Consult legal counsel for specific use cases.
How do rotating proxies help with scraping?
Rotating proxies automatically assign a new IP address for each request or at set intervals. This distributes your requests across many IPs, making it appear as organic traffic from different users rather than automated requests from a single source.
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