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Fair Use in the Digital Millennium Copyright Era

The Realtime Report

Fair Use in the Digital Millennium Copyright Era By Jenny Q. In an age when everyone is digitally connected and sharable content is abundant, legislation is needed to protect users, content creators, and distribution networks from the chaos that would otherwise ensue.

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An Introduction to Using Images on Blogs

ProBlogger

I asked Duncan to explore the topic of using Images on Blogs. Any good blogger will tell you that images and imagery are vitally important in the development and rise of any good blog, but they can also be frustrating, time-consuming, and challenging to work with. It’s what we use here at ProBlogger.

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Live Tweeting Requires Ethical and Legal Considerations

Socialized

As the author of a book, I also understand the need for copyright protections for commercial content. The best guidance for whether live blogging and live tweeting is acceptable comes from the Fair Use provision of U.S. The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole.

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

ProBlogger

As a blogger, it is essential to find your own unique voice and embrace it fully. Develop a writing style that resonates with your audience, and let your authentic voice shine through each piece of content. Similarly, as a blogger, you must build a strong brand around your blog.

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How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

The post How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically appeared first on ProBlogger. Are you confident you’re using quotes legally and ethically on your blog? Quoting other people’s words, whether from books or blog posts, can be a great way to improve the content on your blog. But don’t let that worry you.

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

Jason Yormark

I feel that I write fairly useful and/or entertaining blog posts that most seem to find interesting or helpful. Content Syndication – I’ve got my content currently being syndicated on sites such as Social Media Today & Business2Community. For whatever reason, I have a hell of a time getting my articles linked to more often.

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IBM Social Computing Guidelines

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Skip to main content. 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. Country/region [ select ].