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Can I Use This Photo on Social Media? Understanding Image Copyright

Hootsuite

From Attribution Noncommercial-No Derivative Works licenses to “fair use,” there’s a lot to unpack. What is fair use? Fair use is an exception to the rule when it comes to copyright. It pertains to specific cases when copyright-protected works can be used without permission. Have more questions?

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What you need to know about social media copyright

Sprout Social

Please note: The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute formal legal advice. Fair use : US legal doctrine that allows for circumstances when copyrighted material can be copied and/or used without permission. Please review our full disclaimer before reading any further.

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My Backlinks Strategy Sucks, And What I Plan To Do About It

Jason Yormark

For whatever reason, I have a hell of a time getting my articles linked to more often. I feel that I write fairly useful and/or entertaining blog posts that most seem to find interesting or helpful. I never just comment just to comment, but I definitely try to ensure I leave a few comments per day on articles I find interesting.

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An Introduction to Using Images on Blogs

ProBlogger

I asked Duncan to explore the topic of using Images on Blogs. I think you’ll agree that his article below is a very comprehensive exploration of the topic, which I hope you will find helpful. However, using such images as part of your blog’s design may not be considered fair use.

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METEOR: Not For Broadcast #media #socialmedia #geminid

Laurel Papworth

I saw an article on a media outlet wondering out loud what a big bang (noise) in Arizona was … so I went on Twitter and found the answer including a video on a Geminid meteor hitting near the Arizona airport. KGUN 9 has received tons of calls and over 600 comments on our Facebook page from people across Tucson and Arizona.

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Harnessing the Force: How Lessons From Star Wars Can Elevate Your Blogging

ProBlogger

Here’s an article on Finding Your Blog’s Unique Voice. Ensure that you have clear terms and conditions on your blog that outline the ownership of your content and any limitations on its use. Copyright your original work to safeguard against unauthorized use or plagiarism.

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Google Penalizes Copyright Infringers: Are You At Risk?

ProBlogger

I’ve found many of my articles published on other websites without my permission. I published an article titled Top 10 deadliest air crashes in the last 10 years on my own blog. It was republished in an article gallery where users are paid for the content! In some cases, using work without permission is allowed.