ProBlogger

MAY 31, 2023

Copyright Issues Copyright laws vary, but in general, using copyright-protected images as extracts or complements to your posts falls under Fair Use or Fair Dealing. However, using such images as part of your blog’s design may not be considered fair use.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

In the spring of 2005, IBMers used a wiki to create a set of guidelines for all IBMers who wanted to blog. These guidelines aimed to provide helpful, practical advice—and also to protect both IBM bloggers and IBM itself, as the company sought to embrace the blogosphere. Respect copyright, fair use and financial disclosure laws.

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ProBlogger

MAY 3, 2023

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. May the creativity and wisdom of Star Wars guide you on your journey to success in the blogosphere.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

I think the issues of copyright and responsibility are going to continue to grow and deserve much more attention in the blogosphere. Michael did talk about 2257 and FTC disclosure in his presentation so if you click through on that link you will read more there. Thanks for pointing out other critical areas for consideration.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Even small blogs can pass useful link juice by linking to the post or book they’re quoting, and while huge bloggers may not always notice or acknowledge that they’ve been quoted, the “little guys” of the blogosphere may respond incredibly enthusiastically. Here’s where to go next: How to Use Quotes Effectively – and Legally.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Firstly, I would say there’s ethical reasons for it and legal requirements in some cases to give credit to those whose words and ideas you are using. If you wanna be seen as a good bloke or a good person in the blogosphere, it’s an ethical thing that you wanna do, but there’s also legal reasons to do it.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Firstly, I would say there’s ethical reasons for it and legal requirements in some cases to give credit to those whose words and ideas you are using. If you wanna be seen as a good bloke or a good person in the blogosphere, it’s an ethical thing that you wanna do, but there’s also legal reasons to do it.

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