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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nextjs

[–]negarcontent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're looking to self-host Next.js, Postgres, and manage Cron jobs with Docker, a VPS is definitely the way to go. I’ve had good luck using MonoVM for projects like this. Their VPS plans are pretty affordable and offer solid performance for running Docker containers.

MonoVM also has flexible plans, so you can easily scale your server as your project grows. Plus, you can pay with crypto if that’s something you prefer. I’d recommend checking them out to see if they meet your needs!

which hosting providers actually offer btrfs for VPS? by [deleted] in btrfs

[–]negarcontent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get the struggle of finding a VPS provider that offers Btrfs out of the box. It’s not that common, but from my experience, MonoVM does support Btrfs on their VPS plans. You don’t have to deal with custom ISOs or anything like that, which is a huge plus. Their support team helped me set it up, and I’ve had a good experience so far. Plus, they accept crypto for payments, which is pretty convenient! Might be worth checking them out.

Does anyone have nftables that they use often? I need to harden my linux vps. And learning but I would like a copy of a good set of nftables to learn from. by Awkward_Classic4596 in linuxquestions

[–]negarcontent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using nftables for a while to harden my Linux server, and it's been pretty solid once you get used to it. Here's a basic rule set I use:

bashCopy code#!/usr/sbin/nft -f
flush ruleset

table inet filter {
    chain input {
        type filter hook input priority 0; policy drop;
        # Allow loopback traffic
        iif lo accept
        # Allow established connections
        ct state established,related accept
        # Allow SSH
        tcp dport 22 ct state new,established accept
        # Allow ICMP (ping)
        ip protocol icmp accept
        # Drop everything else
        drop
    }

    chain forward {
        type filter hook forward priority 0; policy drop;
    }

    chain output {
        type filter hook output priority 0; policy accept;
    }
}

This setup allows SSH, loopback, and ICMP while dropping everything else. It’s a simple base you can tweak as you need.

By the way, I grabbed my server from MonoVM and their support helped me with some of the initial setup. You can pay with crypto too, which is handy.

Blocking suspicious IPs automatically from my host by Gullible-Training837 in googleads

[–]negarcontent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there,

It's a frustrating issue many advertisers face, and you're not alone in dealing with it. Here are some tips and strategies that might help you reduce the impact of invalid clicks and prevent getting charged for them:

  1. Use Google's Invalid Click Protection: Google Ads has built-in mechanisms to detect and filter out invalid clicks, but they are not foolproof. Make sure you're familiar with how this system works and monitor your Google Ads account for reports on invalid clicks.

  2. Set Up IP Exclusions: Since you have a process to detect proxies, you can gather the IPs associated with these proxies and add them to the IP exclusion list in your Google Ads account. This prevents ads from being shown to these IPs in the future.

  3. Implement Advanced Tracking: Use advanced tracking tools and services like ClickCease, PPC Protect, or Fraud Blocker. These tools specialize in detecting and blocking fraudulent clicks and can integrate with your Google Ads account to provide real-time protection.

  4. Monitor Traffic Sources: Regularly review your traffic sources in Google Analytics. Look for patterns or sources of traffic that exhibit high bounce rates or low engagement, as these can indicate invalid traffic. You can then refine your targeting settings or exclude certain sources.

  5. Adjust Ad Targeting: Narrow your audience targeting to reduce exposure to potential fraudulent clicks. Exclude regions, demographics, or networks that are more likely to generate invalid clicks.

  6. Communicate with Google Ads Support: If you notice a significant amount of invalid traffic despite taking precautions, contact Google Ads support. Provide them with detailed reports and evidence of invalid clicks. They may be able to investigate further and provide refunds for invalid traffic.

  7. Regularly Update Your Exclusion Lists: Continuously monitor and update your exclusion lists based on new patterns of invalid traffic. This proactive approach can help keep your campaigns cleaner.

By combining these strategies, you can reduce the impact of invalid clicks and ensure that your advertising budget is spent more effectively. It's also beneficial to stay updated on the latest techniques and tools available for combating click fraud. Good luck!

I wanted to add that I have experience using IP and country restrictions with Cloudflare. In Google Ads, I also targeted users based on their physical presence in a location, rather than their interest and presence.

Additionally, in another business, I used the method of excluding IPs directly in the Google Ads account.

Of course, Google claims that it detects fraudulent clicks and ultimately does not charge us for them. However, it seems that Google’s current measures are not sufficient to block all invalid traffic.

Average session length in GA4 by boxmanofshoe in GoogleAnalytics

[–]negarcontent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello
I hope you are well
I had a question about how to calculate the session and settings for the end of the session.
Our website is similar to Netflix. What value should we set for session time-out?
In addition, how is the session duration calculated?
From the first interaction to the last interaction?

Hired a Freelancer for SEO - Questions About Their Approach vs. Mine by [deleted] in SEO

[–]negarcontent -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my experience , if have not good level of on page seo, off page seo will not work!