How to Create Your Own Web Proxy Site

The  journey of your proxy business starts with creating your own web proxy site. It sounds like a big job, however, it is really NOT.  In this series of  6 posts, I will show you exactly how to do it step-by-step. Moreover, I will provide you some video tutorials. So you can watch over my shoulder as I create a real live web proxy site from scratch.

 

What do You Need to Create a Web Proxy Site

  • Local Test Environment – A mini web server installed on your local machine. So you can test your proxy site before publish it.
  • Proxy Script – A computer program implements proxy functions. You can download it for free from Internet.
  • Domain Name – A unique name for your proxy site, such as MyName.com, MyName.info, or MyName.org.
  • Proxy Hosting – A place to run your proxy site. For beginners, you typically use a shared proxy hosting service provided by companies such as IwhiC.

6 Steps to Create a Web Proxy Site

  1. Install Local Test Environment for Your Web Proxy Site
  2. Download and Install a Free Proxy Script
  3. Customize Your Web Proxy Site
  4. Register a Domain Name for Your Web Proxy Site
  5. Find a Hosting Service for Your Web Proxy Site
  6. Set up Your Web Proxy Server

Stephan Pringle

About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.