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Daniel Shashko

Daniel Shashko

SEO & AI Automations
Daniel Shashko is a Senior SEO/GEO at Bright Data, specializing in B2B marketing, international SEO, and building AI-powered agents, apps, and web tools.

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Proxy 101
What Is a Distorting Proxy?
Learn what distorting proxies are and how they help with online privacy, security, and access to geo-restricted content.
6 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
Best Programming Languages for Web Scraping
Web Data
The 5 Best Programming Languages for Web Scraping
Learn abou the 5 best web scraping languages: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, and C++.
4 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
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Proxy 101
Static vs. Rotating Proxies: What Is the Difference? [2026 Guide]
Static proxies use one IP for all requests. Rotating proxies change IPs automatically. Learn which type fits your web scraping needs.
23 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
Datacenter Proxies vs. Residential Proxies
Proxy 101
Datacenter Proxies vs. Residential Proxies: A deep dive comparison
‘How fast are the IPs?’; ‘How effective are they in circumventing target site blockades?’; ‘How unique are the IPs?’; ‘How many locations are available?’; ‘How costly are they to the end user?’ – All your questions answered.
6 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
Guide on How to Bypass an IP Ban
Proxy 101
How to Bypass an IP Ban: 7 Proven Methods (2026 Guide)
Learn 7 proven methods to bypass IP bans, from residential proxies (95-99% success) to VPNs and IP rotation.
21 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
How to Scrape Websites with PhantomJS
How Tos
How to Scrape Websites with PhantomJS
Learn how to leverage the power of headless web browsers in order to streamline your data collection operations as well as fully automated alternatives
5 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations
How Web Scraping in Microsoft Excel Works - A Detailed Guide
How Tos
How Web Scraping in Microsoft Excel Works – A Detailed Guide
Here is a quick & easy step-by-step guide on how to run a web-based data query directly from your Microsoft Excel worksheet
4 min read
Daniel Shashko
Daniel Shashko
SEO & AI Automations

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