Proxies are critical for web scraping to mask users’ real IP addresses, bypassing geo-blocks (e.g., regional content restrictions) and IP rate limits (e.g., request caps). By routing traffic through intermediary servers, proxies prevent detection, avoid CAPTCHAs, and ensure uninterrupted scraping. Legally sourced proxies, combined with compliance to robots.txt and ethical practices, enhance security and reliability. Choosing the right proxy type—residential (ISP-linked) or IDC (datacenter-based)—depends on target site complexity. Services like 2808Proxy streamline IP rotation and geolocation spoofing, enabling efficient market research or competitive analysis. Future discussions will clarify proxy types and anti-bot evasion strategies.