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Humans vs Humans: What do the bots really want?
At CrowdHandler, we've built sophisticated bot-mitigation defenses: anomaly detection, IP filtering, CAPTCHAs, and behavioral analysis. But the more we fight bots, the clearer one thing becomes—there is no silver bullet...
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Queue Theory vs Reality: Why Traditional Models Break Down in Online Queuing
Picture this: You're in a virtual queue for concert tickets. The system shows you're number 45,000 in line. Do you stay? Leave? Come back later? Read more
Website Performance Optimization: A Guide to Handling High Traffic Loads
At Crowdhandler, we often meet people who are preparing for high traffic for the first time. Sometimes, all they really need is a waiting room.
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The Rise Of Sneaker Bots: How We Stop Them – And How You Can Too
How much would you pay for a pair of shoes? For some, the answer is more than US$10,000. Until a few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see “sneakerheads” queuing overnight outside retailers to try and get hold of these limited edition drops. Now, we have s
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Queue Controversy 2024: How Oasis Reunited Britain in Frustration
If you’re not intimately familiar with the UK, you may be confused as to why Oasis was trending last month. Well, it was a perfect blend of some of Britain’s favourite things: Britpop, queuing, and complaining. Read more
Three strategies to make the most out of Black Friday 2024
Online discounts will inevitably bring an increase in website traffic, so you’ll more than likely have a virtual waiting room solution (like ours) in place to prevent crashes. Are you making the most of it?
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