article marketing question

absbica · 01-03-2009, 02:45 PM

Is it "legal" to take articles written by other people post them on your site but give credit (and a link back to their site) at the beginning or end of the article?

So I own csslessons.com...could I go out and find some of the best css articles/tutorials out there...and repost them and give credit where credit is due?

I figured this would be the easiest way to get alot of content on the site in a short amount of time.

Thanks,
Bryan

Steven Wagenheim · 01-03-2009, 02:51 PM

The rules of article directories are clear. You can take the article as is and
post it on your site but you must include the resource box of the article
itself and make sure it is pointing to whatever site the person wants it to
point to.

Anything else is in violation.

absbica · 01-03-2009, 02:56 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean article directories. I meant finding legitimate sites/blogs that already have some solid tutorials and using csslessons.com as a one stop shop for all the best lessons, etc...

Some of these sites might have nothing to do with article directories.

R Hagel · 01-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by absbica

Sorry, I didn't mean article directories. I meant finding legitimate sites/blogs that already have some solid tutorials and using csslessons.com as a one stop shop for all the best lessons, etc...

Some of these sites might have nothing to do with article directories.

You can only grab articles from other people's site IF they've given you explicit permission to do so. Every once in a while you'll see people encouraging others to share their blog posts, but only if the post is reprinted in full, not modified and includes the resource box.

If you don't see such permission, then assume that you CANNOT reprint it. If you'd still like to reprint it, then write to the author and ask for permission.

Cheers,
Becky

myob · 01-03-2009, 03:02 PM

One technique I have seen used frequently is to have a synopsis of the article, or maybe two paragraphs, and the rest of the article linked to the author's website. Many website owners would allow you do this, but of course always email requesting permission and how the article will be used.

Ldimilo · 01-03-2009, 03:03 PM

You can always ask the person who wrote it or make some sort of deal with them..

absbica · 01-03-2009, 03:06 PM

thanks all. That answers my question.

KBunn · 01-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I know you have already found the answer to your question, but I wanted to post and thank-you for asking it in the first place. Many people would have just taken the article, posted it as their own and not even blinked. Thank-you for being honest and trying to do the right thing.

absbica · 01-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBunn

I know you have already found the answer to your question, but I wanted to post and thank-you for asking it in the first place. Many people would have just taken the article, posted it as their own and not even blinked. Thank-you for being honest and trying to do the right thing.

np...I like to be fair and do things the right way.

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absbica IM Newbie always learning Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 300 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: article marketing question Sorry, I didn't mean article directories. I meant finding legitimate sites/blogs that already have some solid tutorials and using csslessons.com as a one stop shop for all the best lessons, etc... Some of these sites might have nothing to do with article directories.

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myob Mind Your Own Business War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,499 Thanks: 538 Thanked 2,118 Times in 1,303 Posts	Re: article marketing question One technique I have seen used frequently is to have a synopsis of the article, or maybe two paragraphs, and the rest of the article linked to the author's website. Many website owners would allow you do this, but of course always email requesting permission and how the article will be used.

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absbica IM Newbie always learning Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 300 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: article marketing question thanks all. That answers my question.

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