VPN (or VPS) vs. Proxies For Magic Submitter?

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Basically I was (accidentally) running MS without proxies enabled (even though I have Squid Proxies) without realizing it and got a call from my ISP.

They didn't shut me down BUT I'm very anal now about using MS and making sure that I have the best system in place for disguising its activities.

Does anyone here use Magic Submitter and if so what do you trust/use?

What's the difference between a VPN and VPS, also? What are the price points, pros/cons, and who are the best players in town for each?

REALLY appreciate the help here, I figured I could just start using MS again but ensuring that it's using proxies but I wanted to make sure I had the best solution to ensure that my ISP or nobody can trace activity back to my IP.

Thanks!
#search engine optimization #magic #proxies #submitter #vpn #vps
  • I'm not one for bumping but I am curious to hear some responses on this, thanks again!
  • i'm very much interested in it..last time i talked with alex, he said to change IPs often should be enough.
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    • A VPN and VPS are two completely different things.

      Virtual Private Network in really simple terms is similar to using a proxy. It encodes your entire connection. Two advantages, and why I use a VPN over proxies, is they are far cheaper and most VPN's allow you to automatically rotate your IP address. I like HideMyAss (in my signature), but there are others out there that are pretty good, like StrongVPN.

      A VPS is a Virtual Private Server. Think of it like an extra computer located somewhere else. You can connect to it remotely through your home computer (if you are using Windows, Remote Desktop Connection works fine) and use it just like you would your home computer. Couple advantages... First, it has its own internet connection. Whatever you do through your VPS, is not going to be noticed at all by your ISP. Second, you can leave it on running 24/7 without hogging up your home computer or having to leave your home computer on all the time. That is great for something like MS and its scheduler.

      My favorite VPS provider is currently out of stock. Not sure when they will have more in.

      I have two VPS's right now. On one of them MS, BMD, and AMR are running pretty much all the time. I also have my VPN running on there rotating the proxy every 45 minutes.

      The other one I use almost solely for Scrapebox. Scrapebox is the one tool I would recommend proxies versus a VPN. A VPN does not rotate the IP address fast enough to be of use to Scrapebox.

      Hope that helps.
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  • VPS + Proxies.

    the VPS gives you the benefit of freeing up your own PC, and in some cases more importantly, your bandwidth. The costs are usually minimal. (About $20 or less a month if you look around.) I use http://www.websiteserviceplus.com.

    Decent semi-dedicated proxies will run you about $10 for 5-10. My preference is Buy proxies for scrapebox, xrumer, twitter| where to buy proxies
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    • I also like websiteserviceplus.com. They are the ones that are out of stock right now.
  • Some other cheap VPS recommendations:

    1. xsserver.com - fast support, but you have to make a ticket every time a server crashes (no remote reboot).

    2. hostamus.com - run by a great dude, good prices if you search for promo offers. Also got to make a support ticket for reboots (no remote reboot), but they are working on a full control panel at the moment.
  • Host The Name has a 50% off coupon - warrior2011 - getting a VPS for $7.50/mo and awesome service.

    https://www.hostthename.com/vps-hosting/
  • Here's the cheapest private proxies provider 50 proxies in 30bucks only.
  • HMA VPN Pro is also one of good option for proxy related services to work with magic submitter.
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    • Second that (personally) as it'll be cheaper overall.

      However, both will be pretty fine to use with MS.
  • Recently switched over to Bermanhosting.com after Websiteserviceplus raised their rates and moved away from reselling ThrustVPS. (Which started to give me issues towards the end anyway.) It's a shame because Websiteservice plus was fantastic. I'm sure the service is better now since moving away from Thrust.

    That said, Bermanhosting has been a LOT faster and more stable in the 2 months I've been using them.
  • You can get a VPS over at neosurge.com for $6.95/mo
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    • The one for $6.95 is useless. 128 MB of RAM. LOL.

      After that, their prices are crap. 1 GB of RAM for $49.95/month and 2000 GB of bandwidth. That is terrible. You could get the same thing with unlimited bandwidth for less than half that price.
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  • I use HMA as well for MS.
  • So would Ultimate Demon work well wih HMA VPN or would proxies be more appropriate.

    What's the pros and cons of running a server at home with vpn|proxies vs getting a VPS? I don't pay utilities.
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    • Hi Mate

      Noticed that your question was unanswered and thought I would clarify it for you. To answer your first question, Yes Ultimate Demon will work using a HMA VPN.

      Your second question seems to indicate that you aren't quite sure what a VPN and VPS are so let me clarify.

      A VPN is a Virtual Private Network, which basically means that your internet connection us being tunneled through a different network therefore presenting a different public IP (the IP address which is visible by the public when surfing the net) you will be showing the Public IP of the gateway which your VPN uses to connect to the internet. Which I am assuming has a dynamic IP address or they themselves use rolling proxies.

      So to sum up the VPN is a way of hiding your public IP address and will work with pretty much any software, just be aware some ISPs do not support VPN tunneling from a domestic / residential connection, Most do but some do not.

      A VPS on the other hand is a Virtual Private Server this is basically a remote server that is accessed through either a user interface (like cPanel) or through a remote desktop utility. Where you can run software 24/7 just like a PC you have turned on at home. This by design needs to have a static IP address otherwise you have no way to locate it if it loses connection and has another IP dynamically assigned. Its the equivalent of moving home and not forwarding your mail.

      Anyway, due to it having a static IP address you will still need to either use proxies or a VPN tunnel like HMA otherwise the lone IP will get banned just like the one associated with your domestic connection.

      Hope this makes sense, if not please feel free to PM me and I will explain further.

      Steve
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  • I don't use MS, I use SEnuke X with fast and cheaper private proxies.
  • I have a number of customers that use my proxies for Magic Submitter. Some people use a VPS + proxies, but really all you need are proxies. If you need any, hit me up.
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  • I use unblockvpn. It has a pretty good quality at very low prices. I needed a static ip, and it only costs me 10 $ a month. If you need dynamic ips you can have them with only 5 $ a month.
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    • Thanks, are you using unblockvpn on a Virtual Dedicated Server?
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  • What was the call from your ISP with regard to?

    Spam complaints, or using too much bandwith?

    I think a VPS is a better option. You can run MS on both your home computer and your VPS at the same time if you so desire.
  • Yes VPS + Home what ever you use Private proxies will be best to hide your identity try that service it's with real Warriors reviews and works fully see here:
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    VPN (or VPS) vs. Proxies For Magic Submitter?

    Basically I was (accidentally) running MS without proxies enabled (even though I have Squid Proxies) without realizing it and got a call from my ISP. They didn't shut me down BUT I'm very anal now about using MS and making sure that I have the best system in place for disguising its activities.