| Scenario | Recommended Mode | Proxy Suggestion | Configuration Logic | Typical Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Account Management | Standard Browser | Custom Proxy (Static IP) | Requires a persistent browser environment and login session. A stable, account-bound IP reduces re-authentication and lowers ban risk. | Reddit accounts LinkedIn accounts Instagram accounts |
| E-commerce Price Comparison / Public Scraping | Private Browser | BrowserAct Proxy (Rotating Residential) | Uses a clean environment on each run to avoid session tracking. IP rotation improves coverage while reducing overhead and proxy cost. | Amazon product listings Walmart / Target pricing pages Public e-commerce category pages |
| SEO / Multi-region Search | Private Browser | BrowserAct Proxy (Region-specific Residential) | Eliminates history and personalization bias. Region-based residential IPs return more accurate local search results. | Google Search (local SERPs) Bing / DuckDuckGo results Localized content visibility checks |
| High-frequency Flash Sales | Standard Browser | Custom Proxy (Static IP, Low Latency) | Maintains login state and cart/session continuity. Low-latency IPs reduce page load time and improve response speed. | Limited-edition product drops Ticketing platforms Time-sensitive checkout workflows |
| Staging / QA Environment Testing | Standard Browser | Custom Proxy (Static IP) | Test environments often whitelist IPs. Static IPs simplify access control, debugging, and reproducibility. | Staging dashboards Pre-production admin panels Internal QA tools |
| Seller / Vendor Dashboard Automation | Standard Browser | Custom Proxy (Static IP) | Marketplaces associate seller accounts with device and IP. Static IPs help maintain trust signals and session continuity. | Amazon Seller Central Shopify Admin App marketplace vendor dashboards |
Key Rule of Thumb (Very Important)
If an account expects you to “look like the same user over time”, use Custom Proxy (Static IP) If the task only cares about “what the page shows right now”, use BrowserAct ProxyThis single rule helps users self-select the correct setup.