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Copyright Law and Your Blog
Before I begin this article, I want to make it clear that I am not a lawyer and this article should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. This is a layman’s introductory understanding of copyright issues as they pertain to internet content. My comments may not apply outside the United States. Your words and your ideas are valuable. When someone steals either, you should not regard it as “flattering” or “an honor” that they thought your content was good enough to steal. By taking your work and not attributing it to you, they are stealing not only your ideas but also potential visitors who will never know you were the creator of the content they liked so much. What work is protected? Don’t I have to “publish” my work for it to be protected? Any original text you write is protected. From http://copyright.gov: Copyright protection subsists from the time the work is created in fixed form. The copyright in the work of authorship immediately becomes the property of the author who created the work. ……
How to Start a Blog
Whether you’re a regular code monkey or someone with no experience in running a website, there’s a blogging option that’s right for you. Free Blog Services The easiest way to start a blog is to sign up with one of the free blog providers like WordPress, Blogger, or TypePad. Once you set up an account with a blog provider, you typically receive access to an online control panel, where you can manage your blog entries and comments. Usually, adding a new blog entry is as easy as filling out a form. Your blog pages will automatically update to reflect your new content; you don’t have to know anything about HTML or programming. You don’t even have to know about site design—blog providers offer different template designs for you to choose from. Select the design you like, and the software automatically applies it to your blog! These free blogs are ideal for people new to blogging, since you can get your feet wet without losing any money. Many experienced bloggers also like the free blogs because they ……
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