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An Introduction to Using Images on Blogs

ProBlogger

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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$100,000 in One Week, a Viral Nova Follow-Up

Viper Chill

Sarah covered the topic of Fair Use, which I believe is what a number of these sites will claim to be following the guidelines of: “ Section 107 of the Copyright Act abrogates Section 106 by permitting others to use your original works so long as the use is “fair.” Is this fair use?

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How to make a GIF (Photoshop, iPhone, Android & more)

Sprout Social

Using them without the creator’s or actors’ permission could cause problems, especially if your GIF is for commercial use. There are exceptions such as creative commons , of course, but it might not be worth trying to rely on the somewhat nebulous “fair use”. They bring laughter and fun.

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