Ever tried using multiple speed tests across different servers? I did that once with NordVPN and found some servers were crazy slow but others lightning fast. Ended up sticking with the faster ones, but yeah, gotta test locally.
different angle: I found that rotating residential proxies from a decent provider help keep bans lower without blowing up cost too much, still not cheap but better than datacenter long run.
tbh careful with trusting the hype, most SaaS payouts are slow and attrition is high, like 70-80% drop-off in first month. do you know any programs with 30+ day cookie durations and 20%+ rev share? otherwise, might just be chasing illusions.
just my 2 cents: if you care about protocols, keep an eye on updates from each, especially WireGuard, some are rolling out newer versions fast. self-hosted might be cool but beware of setup mess and speed hits. always test yourself, no one size fits all.
Ever try to boost way too fast, then suddenly site tanks? I did once, backlinks looked legit but rankings tanked, took weeks to recover. slow wins, but if u go too slow, you lose momentum, balance is key.
Careful with thinking it's all about the pitch. media outlets get tons of cold emails, so standing out means real rapport not just "creative" emails. maybe try some soft touch points, comment on their stuff, build trust before pitching. otherwise it's just noise.
most of those VPNs are kinda fragile long-term in tough spots, gotta keep changing servers and stay cautious. real user feedback is rare, so take anything with a grain of salt. no one's perfect, just gotta test and see what sticks.