We know that it’s wrong to copy word-for-word another person’s web site, it’s called plagiarism. Not only is it unprofessional and illegal, but it also can damage your SEO ranking! Of course, not all web site owners know about copyright and some plain don’t care. Yes, it’s sad but true. The fact remains, once you put your text onto the web it’s protected by copyright law, but you need to be ready to protect it!

I found a website recently that had a neat feature that lets you check for other websites using your text. It looks for matches in phrases or even entire pages. CopyScape. Check it out and let me know what you think of it!

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