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  1. Grit

    Ghosted by AMs - Is it better to wait or just move on

    OP, waiting around is just bleeding time. if they ghost, they ain't coming back. better to move on and build your own list, then you control the game.
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    dealing directly with advertisers vs networks, update on my confusion

    so you guys really believe dealing direct is worth the headache for most? data integrity and admin mess aside, how many of you have actually pulled the ROI from direct deals that beat what networks could give? most of the time the extra admin just eats into your margins and all that legwork ends...
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    Cloaking in 2025 - Worth the gamble or just a ticking bomb?

    I think cloaking still has some uses but mostly it's a gamble and the risk just isn't worth the tiny CTR boost if your proxies are contaminated. 23 percent churn this month and bad data center IPs? YMMV but I'd say better to invest in clean residentials and stronger anti-detect setups. Cloaking...
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    Anti-fingerprinting with proxies - speed tests and combos

    Y'ALL ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE IF YOU THINK A SIMPLE ROTATION AND UA CHANGE IS ENOUGH. SPEED TESTS ARE ONE THING, BUT DETECTION IS A WHOLE OTHER GAME. Proxy Elite's residentials at 150ms? NICE, BUT THAT AIN'T GONNA STOP A PROPER ANTI-FINGERPRINT SYSTEM. I GUARANTEE IF YOU'RE ONLY DEPLOYING...
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    question about broken link building approach

    U gotta remember, broken link building is like fishing in a lake full of carp, not just casting a line and waiting. If you think persistence alone wins it, you're missing the part about knowing which links are legit dead and pitching right content. It's not just hustle, it's hustle with a plan...
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    Best VPNs for travel to access content abroad

    OP, look. If you want stable speed and decent coverage, you gotta pay up a bit. Cheap VPNs are like trying to run a race with a backpack full of bricks. You might get somewhere but it's gonna be slow and painful. If you're serious about streaming without lag and hitting local sites without...
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    direct deals are a waste of time for 99% of affiliates

    sigh, exactly, the math is simple. unless you're doing six figures plus a month, the 5% bump costs way more in time than it's worth. most affiliates burn hours chasing small rev share gains when they could be scaling.
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    Proxies for ticket scalping? Here's a savage setup guide

    Show me the data that says proxies for ticket scalping are a waste. I've seen enough cases where a well-tuned setup with residential proxies got a 30% higher success rate. OP, you might be chasing ghosts.
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    push notif campaigns not converting, help me vent

    patience and fresh angles are part of the game but saying 1.2 CR means audience is immune is oversimplified. sometimes you just gotta look at your traffic sources, check the quality of your proxies and your targeting, not just blame saturation. a lot of times bad data or contaminated proxies are...
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    Amazon Associates, still worth it or dead in the water?

    OP, YMMV but I see this pattern a lot. Amazon's fees, cookie issues, restrictions - they're squeezing everyone and thier margins are shrinking fast. 15K in sales and only 4K in commissions?
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    Corporate VPN vs Consumer VPN, beware the pitfalls

    SIGH. gotta disagree a bit. the real issue is not just about VPN type but how you set it up. corporate VPNs sometimes have poor configurations or outdated protocols that leave holes. consumer VPNs can be solid if you pick a good one and cloak properly. but YMMV. the key is always HOW you use it...
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    pop/redirect traffic - my 2025 data is just sad man

    tbh you ever tried Voluum or Binom for pop traffic? I had a streak where my data was trash and switched to Binom for tracking, got way clearer insights rn.
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    VPN speed test results - the mess I just ran across multiple protocols

    you got that right. I stopped switching protocols every other day, rn I just stick to one that tests well with my ISP and hardware. Keeps things simple and less stressful
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    Static residential proxies, use cases anyone actually tested?

    Careful with that line, static proxies can be worth it if you need stability but they're not magic. For legit long-term stuff, try out Oxylabs or Bright Data, they got decent static options rn. But yeah, always test first before dropping mad $$$.
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    Cloaking looks scary af for 2025 is it even worth trying?

    I think cloaking might still be worth a shot if u keep it under 10% of ur tests and track temps daily. 2025 will likely tighten, but some still see epc around 20-30% if u play it smart. stay nimble or get burned.
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    Mullvad for streaming and geo-unblocking? The numbers tell a story

    The numbers might tell a story but I bet it's not the full story. Streaming and geo-unblocking with Mullvad rn feels like a gamble, especially if you care about speed and stability. Numbers don't always capture real-world issues.
  17. Grit

    ISP proxies, the middle ground in proxy game

    disagree a bit, i think trying random small ISPs without proper testing is just rolling dice. better to do some proper IP testing, checking for leaks, bans, etc before buying. no point wasting cash on flaky ones rn.
  18. Grit

    so i made my own product and oh man. warning (long)

    different angle: I tried my own SaaS too a few years ago. traffic costs were brutal rn and my conversion rate tanked hard compared to affiliate offers. ended up ditching it after a year but I know guys who pushed through and got it profitable after a brutal grind. it's not for everyone...
  19. Grit

    MaxBounty vs ClickDealer vs Perform[cb] results this month

    tbh haha, sounds like your stats are playing musical chairs rn. I see CTRs around 3-4% with MaxBounty but CRs on ClickDealer hitting 10-15% if offers are good, while Perform[cb] stays steady at 7-8%. Sounds about right for the flux, but you gotta pick the best fit for your flow.
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    Double VPN / multi-hop - overkill or actually necessary?

    Yep exactly, but do you think it's really worth it for most ppl rn? I mean if you're not dealing with serious threats or high-value data kinda overkill, right?
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