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copying another site

by monitorit
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Would it be considered cheating if i done a similar design to another site i.e pics but done my own written content.
#copying #site
  • Profile picture of the author megaresp
    Originally Posted by monitorit View Post

    Would it be considered cheating if i done a similar design to another site i.e pics but done my own written content.
    The site's owner might object. Why not go googling for open source templates? That way, there are no future complications to worry about.
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  • Profile picture of the author daryamconsult_aust
    Your own written content is yours & copywrited to you. Maybe find some generic pics that will suit your website.
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  • Profile picture of the author Treece
    Lot of people use other websites, artwork, copy, etc. for inspiration but copying outright can be considered a derivative work under U.S. copyright law.

    A "derivative work" is a work based upon one or more preexisting works, such as a translation, musical arrangement, dramatization, fictionalization, motion picture version, sound recording, art reproduction, abridgment, condensation, or any other form in which a work may be recast, transformed, or adapted. A work consisting of editorial revisions, annotations, elaborations, or other modifications, which, as a whole, represent an original work of authorship, is a "derivative work". U.S. Copyright Office - Copyright Law: Chapter 1
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  • Profile picture of the author monitorit
    at the end of the day the pics there usiing are from the clickbanks products page so then again they are copying themselves
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  • Profile picture of the author scattermouse
    A "similar design" isn't a problem if you mean taking inspiration from other sites regarding layout. If you mean directly copying, then yes, it is a big problem.

    That includes copying pictures - the copyright to those pictures will be owned by someone. If you want some free pictures, go to stock.xchng - the leading free stock photography site
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    • Profile picture of the author Jillian Slack
      Monitorit, please don't take this the wrong way because it's mean to help.

      Based on your posts in this thread, you really need to hire someone to write your content for you or get an editor to clean it up.
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  • Profile picture of the author monitorit
    I totally agree Jillian and take the correct way! I was always rubbish in the english lessons thinkng i would not need it now look i really do need it. May do a college course when i get some money!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author profitgenie
    Why would you want to use someone else's web design? Is there site bringing in huge amounts of sales? If it is I would assume because they know how to drive traffic to their site.

    To avoid embarrassment or harrassment, make you own site and drive your own traffic there.

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  • Profile picture of the author stevetp
    If the images are ones freely available to use there isn't a problem. I would not copy the design but instead look for where you think their site can be improved and get a designer to create you a "better" one. The layout can be similar but get your own design (graphics).
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  • Profile picture of the author maje_h
    I wouldn't call it cheating, unless you were trying to copy the style and then call it your own. theres nothing wrong with borrowing ideas from others (no artist is an island onto himself) just make sure you add your own style that's uniquely you!
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