Alexey Krasnov

Alexey Krasnov

Co-founder & CEO

Profile Information

Alex is a co-founder of privateproxy.me and has been with the company since its inception. He knows the processes end to end and can help with any issue, from technical setup to account questions. In his articles he writes about the practical side of running proxies for SEO, data, and SaaS teams, based on years of hands-on experience operating the service.

Specialties:

  • Proxy infrastructure
  • Product and operations
  • SEO and data use cases

Latest Posts From Alexey

  • Mobile Proxy vs Residential Proxy: Which One to Pick in 2026

    Mobile Proxy vs Residential Proxy: Which One to Pick in 2026

    2026/06/16

    The difference between the mobile proxy vs residential proxy lies in the IP source and exclusivity. Mobile proxies route traffic through SIM devices on cellular networks. They use IPv4 addresses shared by hundreds of subscribers via CGNAT, giving them high anti-bot trust on app-tier platforms. Residential proxies are assigned by ISPs and use IPs mapped 1:1 to a household, with precise geo-targeting and longer sessions.

  • Perplexity SEO Rank Tracking Tool: How It Works and How to Choose

    Perplexity SEO Rank Tracking Tool: How It Works and How to Choose

    2026/06/01

    Perplexity rank tracking measures whether your URLs appear as cited sources in Perplexity's AI-generated answers. It looks like Google rank tracking, but the mechanics are different: live retrieval per query, geo-localized results, and non-deterministic outputs. The tool you pick decides how much of that reality you actually see.

  • How to Use Shopee Scraping API

    How to Use Shopee Scraping API

    2025/12/23

    Shopee is an extremely popular e-commerce platform with countless sellers and goods available. To properly operate in such a competitive market, you need to make informed decisions. API for scraping Shopee can effortlessly provide you with all of the required data required for the proper analysis and market research. So let's look at how to use API in action.