Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
The Best E-Commerce Dataset Providers of 2026
Paid dataset providers offer up-to-date, large-scale e-commerce data with defined coverage and regular updates, supporting applications like competitor price and stock-level tracking. In contrast, free e-commerce datasets are usually static and outdated, limiting their value for real-time decision-making, including dynamic repricing.
How to Hide Your IP Address: 6 Methods Compared
Your IP address reveals your approximate proxy location and ISP and can be used to track you across sites. Six methods hide it, with different trade-offs in coverage, encryption, speed, and cost. Methods compared Proxy A proxy server sits between one app (usually a browser) and the internet, forwarding requests under its own IP.
Chrome Proxy Settings in 2026: Windows, Mac & Linux
Chrome has no built-in proxy panel. On Windows and macOS, it uses the operating system’s proxy settings, so configuration happens at the OS level. Two methods set a proxy for Chrome: a command-line launch flag and a browser extension.
How to Test Proxies: 5 Methods & Free Checkers
Testing a proxy means confirming five things: that it connects (status), that it hides your real IP (anonymity), how fast it responds (speed), where it exits (location), and what type it is (datacenter, residential, mobile, ISP).
Proxy Server Types: Explained & Compared
Proxy servers are grouped by six criteria: traffic flow, IP source, anonymity level, protocol, rotation, and cost. The choice that matters most for web scraping and privacy is the IP source, with residential, datacenter, mobile, and ISP proxies differing in speed and price.
Best ScrapeBox Alternatives in 2026
ScrapeBox is a Windows and macOS desktop application used for SEO tasks such as search engine scraping, keyword harvesting, link building, comment posting, and backlink checking. However, it is a desktop GUI tool, not an API, and the cost is higher than that of once premium plugins, proxies, and a CAPTCHA service are added.
Best Proxy Manager Tools in 2026: Nginx, Docker & Switchers
Proxy manager refers to two different tool types: Proxy manager comparison table How we selected these tools Tools were included based on: Pricing and protocol support change frequently; verify the vendor page before purchase. Reverse-proxy managers (self-hosted) These tools sit in front of services you host and route inbound requests to them.
Mac Proxy Settings: How to Set Up, Disable & Fix
Mac proxy settings control how your device routes traffic through an intermediary server. Learn how to configure a proxy in macOS, how to turn it off, and how to confirm one is active. Steps apply to macOS 26 (Tahoe) and macOS 15 (Sequoia).
Is Web Scraping Legal? Laws & Best Practices
Legal regulations have changed in the web scraping market. While litigation once focused on unauthorized access, new lawsuits related to AI training and technical workarounds are shaping acceptable practices. Disclaimer: Our work is for informational purposes and not legal advice; please get professional legal advice for specific guidance.
Tested the Best SERP Scraper APIs in 2026
We benchmarked the leading SERP providers using 18,000 live requests across Google, Bing, and Yandex.
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