Web Scraping Engineer · SpyderProxy
Alex R. is a Web Scraping Engineer at SpyderProxy specializing in Python, Playwright, and anti-bot evasion. She writes tutorials on scraping modern sites (Reddit, Instagram, Google, LinkedIn), proxy configuration for scrapers, and picking the right tooling (Puppeteer vs Selenium vs Playwright) for each job.
Complete guide to what proxies are used for in 2026. The 15 most common proxy use cases — web scraping, SEO tracking, ad verification, sneaker bots, brand protection, AI training — and which proxy type fits each.
2026-04-21
Step-by-step Python tutorial for scraping Reddit posts and comments. Covers JSON endpoints, the PRAW API, proxy rotation, rate-limit handling, and best practices to avoid bans.
2026-04-16
Step-by-step guide to configuring a proxy on macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Ventura. Covers system settings, Safari/Chrome/Firefox, terminal, SOCKS5, and troubleshooting.
2026-04-16
Step-by-step guide to configuring proxy settings on iPhone (iOS 17/18) and Android. Covers Wi-Fi proxy setup, apps, SOCKS5 configuration, and troubleshooting.
2026-04-10
Compare Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium for web scraping in 2026. Performance benchmarks, proxy support, browser coverage, and code examples to help you choose.
2026-04-10
Learn how to scrape websites behind login pages using Python. Covers session-based auth, Selenium browser login, Playwright, cookies, and proxy rotation for scale.
2026-04-10
Compare the 10 best proxy browsers and anti-detect browsers in 2026. Covers Multilogin, GoLogin, AdsPower, Dolphin Anty, Tor, Brave, and more — with proxy setup tips.
2026-04-09
Learn how to configure proxy settings in Chrome on Windows and macOS. Step-by-step instructions for system proxy, extensions, command-line flags, and SOCKS5 setup.
2026-04-09
Step-by-step guide to configuring proxy settings on Windows 11. Covers system settings, browser-specific setup, SOCKS5 configuration, and troubleshooting common issues.
2026-04-09
Complete guide to scraping Google SERPs with Python. Extract rankings, snippets, and People Also Ask data using rotating proxies to avoid blocks.
2026-04-07
Learn how to scrape Instagram data with Python. Extract profiles, posts, hashtags, and comments using proxies to avoid rate limits and IP bans.
2026-04-07
Learn how to scrape Zillow with Python using requests, BeautifulSoup, and Playwright. Complete guide with proxy rotation, anti-bot handling, and code examples.
2026-04-06
Integrate rotating proxies with Python requests. Code examples for proxy rotation, sticky sessions, SOCKS5, and async scraping.
2026-03-30
Complete guide to scraping Amazon in 2026. Learn proxy rotation, anti-detection techniques, Python code examples, and production-grade error handling.
2026-03-30