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
Static Proxies: What They Are & the Best Providers
Static proxies use an IP address that remains the same rather than changing with each request or session. In practice, the term usually refers to datacenter proxies and ISP proxies (static residential proxies), because both are designed for long-lived identity and stable sessions. A static proxy is a proxy server that assigns you a single…
Best US Proxies: American Proxy Servers
Finding a reliable US residential proxy is critical for navigating high-traffic sites like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. We tested and ranked the top US proxy services across 100+ unique URLs every 15 minutes to measure real-world success rates and speed. Based on our benchmark, here is which provider to choose for your specific objective: See…
We Benchmarked the Best Datacenter Proxy Providers
We evaluated top datacenter proxy providers with 15,000 requests to assess speed, reliability, and cost across search, e-commerce, and social media sites. Review the performance of leading datacenter proxies by success rate and response time. Results update every 15 minutes for major sites. More info in the methodology. The table includes both shared datacenter proxies…
The Best Managed Data Services
Managed data collection services provide a fast alternative to building and maintaining a data infrastructure, and allow businesses to focus on their core activities. Which functions would you like to outsource? All services claim to be compatible with GDPR and CCPA and offer self-service options. Learn more about these providers. Bright Data’s Managed Data Acquisition…
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. A proxy server sits between one app (usually a browser) and the internet, forwarding requests under its own IP. Unlike a VPN, it…
We Benchmarked the Best Web Scraping APIs
We benchmarked the best web scraping APIs using 12,500 requests across 3,000+ real-world URLs in e-commerce, search engines (SERP), and social media. The table below ranks leading web scraping APIs by site coverage, request success rate, metadata richness, and average latency. Select a vendor to view detailed domain-level performance: The two charts below plot median…
WhatsApp Proxy Server & Code: Setup Guide
WhatsApp proxies let you connect to WhatsApp through an intermediary server rather than directly. There are two different setups, and each needs a different kind of proxy: The built-in proxy carries text messages and media. Voice and video calls are not routed through it. Before you start, update WhatsApp to the latest version; older versions…
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. Web scraping is legal if you scrape…
Oxylabs vs Bright Data: Pricing & Benchmark Comparison
Oxylabs and Bright Data are two of the largest proxy providers used for large-scale web scraping and automation. To better understand how these providers perform, we conducted benchmark tests comparing success rates and response times across three proxy types: Residential proxies showed similar success rates between Oxylabs and Bright Data, with both providers fluctuating between…
Top 8 Network Segmentation Tools
Traditional network segmentation approaches usually depend on the manual setup and oversight of firewall policies. To overcome these obstacles, organizations may also embrace more sophisticated segmentation strategies by using microsegmentation tools and the Zero Trust framework. We analyzed network segmentation platforms based on features, deployment flexibility, and verified user reviews. The tools below represent the…
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