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Does passing plagiarism check really make your SEO article Unique?

by K Edward
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If you are reading this, chances are you have requested for a "Copyscape approved" article from your web content provider, or checked your newly submitted content for plagiarism using Grammarly checker etc. But does the "no matching results found" feeback you get mean that the content is actually 100% unique to both Search Engines and Humans?
Maybe am just being paranoid. Let know your thoughts.
#article #check #make #passing #plagiarism #seo #unique
  • Profile picture of the author michaelkoehler92
    Originally Posted by K Edward View Post

    does the "no matching results found" feeback you get mean that the content is actually 100% unique to both Search Engines and Humans?
    Its not always true but that atleast gives us a satisfaction that the content is not fully plagiarized. I usually use Grammarly Plagrism checker since that also gives the assurance about the spunned content.

    Though its better that you proofread the content yourself so to be assured when you are sending them to the high quality websites.
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  • Profile picture of the author technotronic
    No, you're actually right. I'm also an android paranoid, lol. But this doesn't mean we haven't been followed, lol. Trust me I tested Copyscape over and over again. So, if Copyscape says it's OK, then it's OK. I saw one guy said something about Grammarly Plagiarism checker. With all due respect I'm also a Grammarly user. Actually, I was a Premium user. Copyscape is still the unmatchable checker. I run a comparative analysis, so this a first-hand claim. Yet, if you are searching for an ultimate plagiarism experience, lol, here is the reliable, but a painfully annoying solution. Put a phrase by a phrase, not sure about long sentences, in Google search. If no results appear then you are absolutely safe, lol. Good luck!
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    • Profile picture of the author K Edward
      Originally Posted by technotronic View Post

      No, you're actually right. I'm also an android paranoid, lol. But this doesn't mean we haven't been followed, lol. Trust me I tested Copyscape over and over again. So, if Copyscape says it's OK, then it's OK. I saw one guy said something about Grammarly Plagiarism checker. With all due respect I'm also a Grammarly user. Actually, I was a Premium user. Copyscape is still the unmatchable checker. I run a comparative analysis, so this a first-hand claim. Yet, if you are searching for an ultimate plagiarism experience, lol, here is the reliable, but a painfully annoying solution. Put a phrase by a phrase, not sure about long sentences, in Google search. If no results appear then you are absolutely safe, lol. Good luck!

      I personally use Copyscape a lot, but from my experience, I notice some content creators have mastered the art of "sneaking" content past the Copyscape and Grammarly spiders.

      What I think happens is they simply interchange listed words in the sentence, substitute a few synonyms here and there, and re-phrase subject/verb arrangement just so the content looks 'Unique' to copyscape.

      Anyway, I guess its a good first step towards verifying the content originality. As for the Google phrase by phrase check....nice but too tedious lol. Thanks though.
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    • Profile picture of the author K Edward
      Originally Posted by DABK View Post

      Seeing that you're a writer selling articles, you should know. How come you do not?

      Are you, by any chance, starting a thread so people could see your link?

      By the way, damn, you're cheap. How much does a cup of coffee cost in your are $0.01 for extra large?
      Well, am not a writer, more of content marketer. Glad you noticed my link, but then again, what does that link has to do with this thread?

      We were having a broad discussion about plagiarism checking software, do you have any reason to make this personal?
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      • Profile picture of the author DABK
        So, as a content marketer, you don't know?

        My point, whether you're a writer or content marketer, the questions doesn't seem right. The answer is too obvious. So, if the answer to your question is too obvious, I wonder if you, like many before you, are using this as a ploy to display your signature.

        Let me make it clear:

        This would pass copyscape but it's me rewriting my 2nd paragraph above.

        Reason I ask, no matter your profession, the question is wrong would pass copy scape and humans

        The inquiry is ignoble even if you be a marketer and writing you do not do, would only pass copyscape.

        If you're a content marketer, you can read. If you can read, you know the answer.

        Originally Posted by K Edward View Post

        Well, am not a writer, more of content marketer. Glad you noticed my link, but then again, what does that link has to do with this thread?

        We were having a broad discussion about plagiarism checking software, do you have any reason to make this personal?
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        • Profile picture of the author K Edward
          Originally Posted by DABK View Post

          So, as a content marketer, you don't know?

          My point, whether you're a writer or content marketer, the questions doesn't seem right. The answer is too obvious. So, if the answer to your question is too obvious, I wonder if you, like many before you, are using this as a ploy to display your signature.

          Let me make it clear:

          This would pass copyscape but it's me rewriting my 2nd paragraph above.

          Reason I ask, no matter your profession, the question is wrong would pass copy scape and humans

          The inquiry is ignoble even if you be a marketer and writing you do not do, would only pass copyscape

          If you're a content marketer, you can read. If you can read, you know the answer.

          Good to know you're back on track, well....almost. But just so you know, there is a difference between passing an originality test for 1). Google 2). Copyscape/Grammarly and 3). Humans.

          That's why an article can pass through Copyscape and still rank very poorly in Google. Similarly, an article can pass both Google and Copyscape originality test but still fail Human test (readability score and so on)

          So your "obvious" answer dwells entirely on the mechanical aspects of uniqueness, forgetting the human touch.

          My question therefore was to find out from other user's experience if using plagiarism software a lone is enough to address both the Google, Copyscape and Human uniqueness.

          But I can forgive you if you missed the point, seeing you are too first to judge and conclude. I will leave it at that.
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          • Profile picture of the author DABK
            Passing or not passing copyscape has nothing to do with ranking poorly.

            What the hell does a readability score have to do with originality?

            This pi as cool must I know.

            The above, my friend, is an original DABK thought. Whether it passes google, copyscape or your tests is not relevant.

            Allow me to give you a hand:
            original
            əˈrijənl/
            adjective
            adjective: original
            1. 1.
              present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
              "the original owner of the house"
              synonyms:indigenous, native, aboriginal, autochthonous; Morefirst, earliest, early
              "the original inhabitants"
            2. 2.
              created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation.
              "original Rembrandts"
              synonyms:first, earliest; Moreprimary;
              untouched, unedited, uncut
              "I prefer the original version of the story"

              authentic, genuine, actual, true, bona fide;
              informalkosher
              "original Rembrandts"
            3. 3.
              not dependent on other people's ideas; inventive and unusual.
              "a subtle and original thinker"
              synonyms:innovative, creative, imaginative, inventive; Morenew, novel, fresh, refreshing;
              unusual, unconventional, unorthodox, groundbreaking, pioneering, avant-garde, cutting-edge, unique, distinctive
              "the film is highly original
            noun
            noun: original; plural noun: originals
            1.
            something serving as a model or basis for imitations or copies.
            "the portrait may be a copy of the original"

            Let me take it a step further and invite you to read again Paul's post above.

            Let me be truly magnanimous: an article is unique (in the sense of original) not because it passes a test but because it was created by means that do not involve copying or spinning. It is unique (no string of words that exist anywhere else in the same order appear in it) if no string of words existing anywhere else appear in it.


            Originally Posted by K Edward View Post

            Good to know you're back on track, well....almost. But just so you know, there is a difference between passing an originality test for 1). Google 2). Copyscape/Grammarly and 3). Humans.

            That's why an article can pass through Copyscape and still rank very poorly in Google. Similarly, an article can pass both Google and Copyscape originality test but still fail Human test (readability score and so on)

            So your "obvious" answer dwells entirely on the mechanical aspects of uniqueness, forgetting the human touch.

            My question therefore was to find out from other user's experience if using plagiarism software a lone is enough to address both the Google, Copyscape and Human uniqueness.

            But I can forgive you if you missed the point, seeing you are too first to judge and conclude. I will leave it at that.
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            • Profile picture of the author K Edward
              Originally Posted by DABK View Post

              Passing or not passing copyscape has nothing to do with ranking poorly.

              What the hell does a readability score have to do with originality?

              This pi as cool must I know.

              The above, my friend, is an original DABK thought. Whether it passes google, copyscape or your tests is not relevant.

              Allow me to give you a hand:
              original
              əˈrijənl/
              adjective
              adjective: original
              1. 1.
                present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
                "the original owner of the house"
                synonyms:indigenous, native, aboriginal, autochthonous; Morefirst, earliest, early
                "the original inhabitants"
              2. 2.
                created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation.
                "original Rembrandts"
                synonyms:first, earliest; Moreprimary;
                untouched, unedited, uncut
                "I prefer the original version of the story"

                authentic, genuine, actual, true, bona fide;
                informalkosher
                "original Rembrandts"
              3. 3.
                not dependent on other people's ideas; inventive and unusual.
                "a subtle and original thinker"
                synonyms:innovative, creative, imaginative, inventive; Morenew, novel, fresh, refreshing;
                unusual, unconventional, unorthodox, groundbreaking, pioneering, avant-garde, cutting-edge, unique, distinctive
                "the film is highly original
              noun
              noun: original; plural noun: originals
              1.
              something serving as a model or basis for imitations or copies.
              "the portrait may be a copy of the original"

              Let me take it a step further and invite you to read again Paul's post above.

              Let me be truly magnanimous: an article is unique (in the sense of original) not because it passes a test but because it was created by means that do not involve copying or spinning. It is unique (no string of words that exist anywhere else in the same order appear in it) if no string of words existing anywhere else appear in it.
              Nicely put DABK, thanks for sufficiently schooling me on the Originality bit However, while am not arguing against your nicely put examples in the previous post, allow me to take a different standpoint on this particular line.....

              "The above, my friend, is an original DABK thought. Whether it passes google, copyscape or your tests is not relevant"

              Now this is academically very correct. However, from a content marketing point of view, (in which context my question falls) we both know that statement won't hold.

              I always encourage content creators to not only write for Copyscape, but also for Search Engines and the actual Humans.

              What does Google ranking and human readability has to do with Originality? Try spinning content past Copyscape and find out how this goes. It all points back to human readability, bounce rate,SEO ranking.....all are birds of a feather.

              Thanks
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              • Profile picture of the author DABK
                I stand by what I said: originality does not mean great, nicely put or even intelligently formulated. So, why include readability in it. Or the rest.

                If you're hiring people to write for you and you want to make sure you've hired the right people, copyscape is, indeed, one of the tools. However, you're dealing with the bottom of the market. I don't think readability is high on that totem pole.

                Originally Posted by K Edward View Post

                Nicely put DABK, thanks for sufficiently schooling me on the Originality bit However, while am not arguing against your nicely put examples in the previous post, allow me to take a different standpoint on this particular line.....

                "The above, my friend, is an original DABK thought. Whether it passes google, copyscape or your tests is not relevant"

                Now this is academically very correct. However, from a content marketing point of view, (in which context my question falls) we both know that statement won't hold.

                I always encourage content creators to not only write for Copyscape, but also for Search Engines and the actual Humans.

                What does Google ranking and human readability has to do with Originality? Try spinning content past Copyscape and find out how this goes. It all points back to human readability, bounce rate,SEO ranking.....all are birds of a feather.

                Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      Ah! Looks like I must work on increasing my mind's deviousness factor, huh?

      Originally Posted by The Intern View Post

      Because he is stealing and spinning articles and wants to make sure the methods he is using to spin and alter them are working properly in the eyes of google.

      A+ for being thorough
      F- for not being original
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      • Profile picture of the author The Intern
        Lol, yeah maybe.

        Those scores where for the thief tho not you, lol encase you misinterpreted that.
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    • Profile picture of the author K Edward
      Originally Posted by The Intern View Post

      Because he is stealing and spinning articles and wants to make sure the methods he is using to spin and alter them are working properly in the eyes of google.

      A+ for being thorough
      F- for not being original
      Not really interested in shallow insults. I want to believe you've read Warrior policies closely? And I am not sure I posted anything here to personally insult or attack you, did I? so why would you call me a thief with no basis!!??
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  • Profile picture of the author CabaMate
    I trust Copyscape 100% and think it's the industry go-to for plagiarism checks.

    I always ensure all of my work is unique so there isn't a massive reason to use it unless I have used references which is when it is a good option to check it.

    I would say that if you want to have a bit of backup use Grammarly premium but I haven't found anything better than copyscape in any case and it is worth the 5c per scan for the peace of mind.

    If you are paranoid maybe you should focus on creating unique content without using other articles, it takes more time but it's the best way to know that you are unique on Google.
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    • Profile picture of the author K Edward
      Originally Posted by CabaMate View Post

      I trust Copyscape 100% and think it's the industry go-to for plagiarism checks.

      I always ensure all of my work is unique so there isn't a massive reason to use it unless I have used references which is when it is a good option to check it.

      I would say that if you want to have a bit of backup use Grammarly premium but I haven't found anything better than copyscape in any case and it is worth the 5c per scan for the peace of mind.

      If you are paranoid maybe you should focus on creating unique content without using other articles, it takes more time but it's the best way to know that you are unique on Google.
      Yeah, I agree. However, when it comes to requesting article from a different provider who's quality you are not sure of, it makes sense to do a Copyscape check, and a further look between lines.

      Thansk
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  • Profile picture of the author paulgl
    You can't pass a plagiarism check yourself.

    You people have no clue as to what plagiarism is.

    And since you have no clue as to what plagiarism is....well, we also know the rest of the story.

    Want more?

    If you actually have an article on seo...and you are asking THIS question....you people have sunk to a new low.

    And if you did not mean that...B I N G O!

    We now have a 2 time loser.

    Just check the OP's sig....and you will know the ending to this sad story.

    Maybe I'm just different. I never, ever need to do a plagiarism check, for the same reason that I know 100% for sure that I will never rob a bank.

    If you actually do a plagiarism check, then you don't know if you will rob a bank either.

    "Gee Officer Crumkey, I walked into a bank, stuck a gun up, and forced the teller to give me money. Can you tell me if I robbed bank or not?"

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    • Profile picture of the author K Edward
      Originally Posted by paulgl View Post

      You can't pass a plagiarism check yourself.

      You people have no clue as to what plagiarism is.

      And since you have no clue as to what plagiarism is....well, we also know the rest of the story.

      Want more?

      If you actually have an article on seo...and you are asking THIS question....you people have sunk to a new low.

      And if you did not mean that...B I N G O!

      We now have a 2 time loser.

      Just check the OP's sig....and you will know the ending to this sad story.

      Maybe I'm just different. I never, ever need to do a plagiarism check, for the same reason that I know 100% for sure that I will never rob a bank.

      If you actually do a plagiarism check, then you don't know if you will rob a bank either.

      "Gee Officer Crumkey, I walked into a bank, stuck a gun up, and forced the teller to give me money. Can you tell me if I robbed bank or not?"

      Paul

      Good thoughts, Paul. I agree with you, there is absolutely no need to check for plagiarism in an article you wrote yourself, which I never do if I have to write my own content. Going back to my OP, I did mention that people often use Copyscape and the likes to check for plagiarism from their content provider. (And by the way, with all due respect, I am not trying to discredit Copyscape in any way)

      I was only probing minds to look beyond Copyscape when validating SEO content from whichever source, and to consider the long term performance of such content in the eyes of Google and the actual audience.

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  • Profile picture of the author Wordsmith11
    No it doesn't guarantee that the content is original, you can use turnitin as it the most reliable website for now, you can also proofread and check if the content is up to the mark. Hire writers who are known for not plagiarising stuff
    Also its better to check separate phrases rather than checking it all together it's a pain but it works better that way
    Make sure the content you create is unique enough so that other articles related to that aren't available
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  • Profile picture of the author jazbo
    Copyscape uniqueness does not = good content.

    I am sure there are tons of similar articles out there which would not pass copyscape but rank very well.

    Uniqueness is over-rated, although obviously if you're paying a writer you want to make sure they aren't just passing you other people's stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brayden Fox
    Actual plagiarism and Copyscape uniqueness are different things. Plagiarism detectors' working process is based on finding matches in a text, and there are several ways change or rewrite the so no matches will be found, but that doesn't change the fact that the content is actually a replica of somebody else's. For the better understanding of plagiarism and uniqueness, you can read the article here. Hope it helps!
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  • Profile picture of the author chetanlegend
    Personally I have used both Grammarly Plagiarism checker & Copyscape, no doubt there is not a match of Copyscape. Grammarly should have to work a lots more to come parallel in Copyscape.

    And my view of "Does passing plagiarism check really make your SEO article Unique" is no.
    these tools haven't features of analyze the floe of the content, or the taste of the content, a copied content by well spinwill also pass theplagiarism.
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