What are proxies and how can we detect them?
Proxies come in many different shapes and sizes, some of them are easy to detect, others much harder. Some are used for illegitimate purposes, others
What is Tor and how can we detect Tor users?
Tor is commonly used to anonymise internet traffic. The core ethos behind Tor is that internet users should have private access to an uncensored web.
Using Geolocation and Open Exchange Rate to Convert Currency
The Internet is many things; one of them just happens to be a global e-commerce platform. Since the early 2000s, one of the Internet's many
How to pre-select country calling codes using ipdata
Knowing which country your customer is in can be valuable for many reasons. One of the most frustrating parts of any website is the form
How to Get the IP Address in JavaScript
So you’re looking to extract an IP address using JavaScript? Well, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to dive into
Guide to Internationalization in JavaScript
What Is Internationalization in JavaScript?Internationalization, also called i18n, involves creating a new website or changing your current site in such a way that your
Adding Location Data to ELK With GeoIP
You already know that Elasticsearch excels at searching. The way they managed to simplify queries and information is amazing. While databases are good at storing
How to look up Company Details by IP Address
Knowing which company a prospective user is from can be invaluable. Use it to prioritise your leads, tailor your responses, or just monitor usage of
How to block website visitors from a specific country
Let’s imagine we’ve just launched our new e-commerce store, dogtreats.com. We’ve noticed that we’re already getting a lot of requests