Duplicate content?

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Let's say my content was copied by someone else, how could I handle it? Should I try filing a DMCA to take the site copying my content down?

Thanks for the help!
#search engine optimization #content #duplicate


  • Do you have copy right for your own Content?:confused:
  • For filing a DMCA complaint you will need to officially prove that the contents are yours.
  • Just to say that this could be difficult, but one important thing is that your website was indexed with this content FIRST and BEFORE the other copied one!
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      Good grief, for the 2 millionth time the first site/page to post content doesn't mean squat when it comes to SEO & ranking pages.
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  • First step, contact the owner of the site and ask nicely to remove it and show them your content where it is located... If they dont reply back contact their hosting company and let them know about the stolen content.... Generally they will ask you to fill out a form though depending on the host. You can find that info on the domain whois.

    If that dont work you can try DMCA.
  • someone copied my shit on my blog hxxp://woodtv.com/2014/05/07/new-home-construction-booming-in-w-mi
    What are my options... I paid A Lot for that article
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    • Don't worry about that.. If you published that content first than it won't hurt your site.
  • I future try and always tag your content and state in your privacy page the reason for doing so. I use #mmonewz this way if someone do copy your work you have a way to prove the content is yours. You could hide this in html or have it in plain site but will help with DMC in the future.
  • If you are thinking about DMCA then it is tough to prove that, anyone copied your content then just write new content to your site.
  • tantykimi, if someone already copied your content then you should contact to webmaster regarding removing your content. In the case of DMCA, you should have evidence that copied content is yours. So, you should protect website to copy content again in near future.
  • If your content is original than it is already indexed by search engines.So you don't have to be worry about because who copied your content will not be able to show that to the world because he is not gonna get search engine rank with copy paste content.So don't worry....

    You may also like to know :
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    Even I have seen some people add DMCA banner to their website but I don't understand if someone wish to steel my content than how will I be able to stop him??
    So according to me,You should let the search engine handle this matter.
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    • Murphy what happen if somebody stole your content as soon as possible after publish on competitor blog?
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  • Bro. You must configure copyscape and don't do like this. Because you should have your copyrights on your web/blog
  • Filing DMCA against him would be a better idea because Google takes quick action for such cases..

    But before proceeding further you should send him a friendly mail telling him that you are trying to copy my content which is illegal. If you are continue to do so then I am going to take quick action against you which can delete your blog from Google search engine and you can loss your hard-earned money (if he is making any).

    If he is still not replying then you can go for DMCA.
  • Simple log in to your gmail account and file a complain to Google at https://www.google.com/webmasters/to...rt?hl=en&pli=1 By the way always use Google Authorship for your content. It will help you to protect your content.
  • write down to hosting, see whois of the IP address and send an email to abuse department, you ll content will be removed or website will be suspended.
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    • So you mean that anyone with an e-mail address has the ability to take down any website they want? It's that simple, huh?
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  • I don't know about the DCMA process but you might want to use a plugin (if you use wordpress) called Digiprove. It annoys thieves from copying your content. It's free in the plugin repository.
  • Yes, you need to get help to DMCA who can help with stolen blog content, videos, pictures, websites, games and more. Any country, any content, anywhere.


    Also you need to install copyscape or get premium membership from it. Any time any one try to copy your CONTENT, you will get the email so you can take the immediate action on it.
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    • DMCA does not work in 99% of the world.
      The internet world runs and thrives on stolen stuff,
      from pics to videos, and movies to content.
      US law has zip authority outside the US.

      Oh sure, there are meaningless treaties...but who gives
      a rip about US law? Even youtube is under so-called
      "safe harbor" exemptions.

      Don't you think the US would love to take down wikileaks,
      snowden's nonsense, etc?

      It's a losing battle.

      Nothing I lose sleep over.

      Paul
  • First, contact the site owner. It is unlikely you will get a response in most cases. I got once. If you can't reach the site owner or if the owner doesn't take your content down, contact the hosting company that site is hosted with. You can find that info from who.is type of sites. Any established hosting company will take your complaint seriously. Here is a sample DMCA notice.

    Meanwhile, you can also contact Google (and other search engines if you like) and ask them to remove that page from their search results. You can do that on this page.

    If none works, unless you want to go further down the legal way, you can't do anything about it.
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    Let's say my content was copied by someone else, how could I handle it? Should I try filing a DMCA to take the site copying my content down? Thanks for the help!