Content theft – it's a problem that many content creators face. And it's not only unethical, but it could hurt your business. So, how do you protect yourself from those who might be looking to steal your content? Here are some tips that can help you keep content thieves from stealing your work.
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Use including Watermarking - Watermarks are small logos or texts that you place on your work to claim ownership. They can be in the form of an embedded code, or placed directly on the document. This can help you keep track of who is using your work and can help deter content thieves from stealing your work in the first place.
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Use Copyright Notices - Copyright notices are legal documents that protect your work from being copied without your permission. Copyright notices can be placed on your website, your blog, and your content so that the general public knows that your work is protected by copyright law.
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Keep Track of Your Work - Whether you are using a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal or Joomla, or whether you are creating your own website, make sure you keep track of your work. It's important to keep track of the work that you produced, whether in an online or offline format, in order to protect your work from being stolen.
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Use DRM – Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a great way to protect your work from being stolen. It is a set of methods used to protect digital products. It works by allowing you to set rules that control how your content is used and it restricts the ability of someone to make copies of your work.
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Monitor Your Work - Be sure to monitor your work to make sure that it is not being used without your permission. You can use tools such as Google Alerts or Yahoo Alerts to help you keep track of where your content appears online.
With these tips, you can protect yourself from content thieves and keep them from stealing your work. Remember, the key is to be proactive in protecting your work and to always be aware.