I know this post has been long promised but here it is.
Private Proxy vs Proxy Harvester tools
This is a common question and there doesn't seem to be a simple "one-size fits all" solution. It essentially comes down to what your requirements are and your budget.
If budget is tight and you simply need lots of proxies then you will likely want to go down the route of a proxy harvesting tool. The upside to proxy harvesting tools is that they are fully supported in NHSEO, can give a large amount of public proxies for searching with and cheap, low one time cost. The issue with this is if not setup correctly this option could result in lost time attempting to post with bad proxies which will result in 0 links.
If budget is less of an issue and you want the quickest searching with the most results being returned you will want private proxies. Private proxies have the benefit of being much faster, much more reliable and are less of a drain on your internet/computer. Private proxies are rented so there is an ongoing cost associated with using private proxies, the amount depends on vendor, amount and type of private proxy.
Though using public proxies can be tempting due to the cost of private proxies there really is no comparison in results between private and public. Private proxies will ALWAYS result in more links than public proxies.
Recommended Private Proxy Providers
All private proxies here have been used for a period of months and have been found to be reliable for use with No Hands SEO
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Recommended Proxy Harvesting Tools
There are only really 3 proxy harvesters worth their salt these days, I would advise No Hands Proxies as not only is it probably the easiest to setup and use with lots of great video guides but if you do need any assistance you can get all of the help you need right here with our industry leading support.
No Hands Proxies - $57
Proxy software will never be as reliable or as fast as private proxies but the cost difference is big enough for some to use a tool like No Hands Proxies over private proxies. How to use NHSEO with No Hands Proxies