Web Proxy Information & Tech Tips

This website contains information about web proxies and how they are used. You will find everything you need to know about them, whether you are a proxy user or a proxy webmaster.

We are also adding website development tech tips and infomation to help solve some of the numerous problems that web site owners run into.




Log Files for Web Proxies

Most web hosting companies automatically enable logging of web server activity.  They maintain default policies for pruning the log files and the retention of old log files. As a proxy owner, it is your responsibility to make decisions concerning what … Continue reading

Finding Good Proxy Hosting

Proxies have a special characteristic: They use up insane amounts of bandwidth. And by that, we mean that a low to medium traffic proxy can easily use up 5GB/day of bandwidth, even more maybe. Because of this, most web hosts … Continue reading

Proxy Resources

Proxy Scripts Glype PHProxy PHPhantom/Zelune CGIProxy Great Toplists Proxy.org MegaProxy List Web Evader @Proxy Proxy Buzz Proxy Forums Web Proxy Forum NetBuilders – Web Proxies The Proxy Community Proxy Users Network WebEvader Forums PHProxy Themes PHProxy Designs Free Proxy Templates … Continue reading

Benefits of Running a Proxy

While some webmasters look down upon proxies, many are embracing them as a new way to make money. And the thing it, it is extremely easy to make money off of proxies. Proxies are the ‘now’ type of websites. Unlike … Continue reading

Your Right to Anonymity

Note that this applies to only certain countries. See your own country’s laws for specific information. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 12: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or … Continue reading

Dangers and Moral Responsibilities

The use of proxies is generally frowned upon. While some people use proxies simply for anonymity and safe web surfing, others use it to circumvent filters at places like schools and work. While it is ultimately your decision, there are … Continue reading

Legal Issues

Proxies are commonly used to circumvent bans and filters in place. It may range from the simple school block, all the way to the country ban. Several countries such as Turkey, Syria, and Thailand block websites such as YouTube. However, … Continue reading

Encrypting Your Data

A huge reason that people use web-based proxies is to encrypt their online data.

What is a Web Proxy?

A web proxy is a script that is used request a page from another website. For example, if you go on Proxy A, and try to get to Website B through it, you will see Website B, but you will … Continue reading