Accurate Rank Checking in Google for Different Geographical Locations - Check rankings accurately using a proxy browser

Step 1: It is extremely important to know in advance the targeted country/search engines of your client. This way, when you check rankings using a proxy browser, you will know how to configure it.

Case example A: If you are targeting the US and www.google.com, then in the proxy browser address bar, enter http://www.google.com and use a US-based proxy browser-server (an IP located in US).

Case example B: If you are targeting Australia and www.google.com.au, then enter http://www.google.com.au in the proxy browser address bar and use an Australia-based proxy browser (where the server IP belongs to Australia).

Step 2: Leave the proxy browser at its default settings. Most proxy browsers have these following default settings:

Encode URL: Checked

Encode page: not checked

Allow cookies: Checked

Remove scripts: Checked

Remove objects: not checked

You are just checking rankings in Google; you do not need to tweak advanced proxy browser settings.

Step 3: The next thing you will see is the Google website. Conduct a search using the same method as you do with normal browsers. If you need a more refined search, you can use "Advanced search."

Step 4: Take note of the rankings.

Here are some additional points to know when rank checking using proxy browsers:

1. There are some instances where you may use proxy browsers loaded with ads, which can be annoying. You are not obliged to click.

2. There is no way you can automate checking rankings using this method. These browsers mostly limit usage (to control abuse). Make sure you have read and agreed with the proxy browser terms and conditions before proceeding further.

3. Since the https protocol might not work in proxy browsers, it is suggested that you not use this method when sending sensitive information to Google or any other websites. Such information can be intercepted during packet in and out transmission (even if the proxy browser claims to support https or secure protocol).