Why shouldn't you copy other people's content

In the digital age where you have all the information at your hand's reach, it sometimes seems easy to copy content from others and use it for yourself. However, doing so can bring unwanted consequences.

❌ It violates copyright law,

❌ Google recognizes your "theft" and penalizes you,

❌ you lose your credibility,

❌ you lose your uniqueness and

❌ audience is less engaged.

Copyright infringement:

Copying other people's content is a copyright violation. Copyrights are legal rights that creators have over their work. It can be texts, images, music, or other content.

For example, let's take a look at an online blog where the author regularly publishes his articles.

When someone else copies these articles and posts them on their own website without permission, it is a direct violation of copyright law. The original author has the right to request the removal of the copied content and even file an infringement lawsuit.

Penalty by Google:

Google is not stupid. Its algorithm is designed to identify and penalize websites that copy content. This means that there is a good chance that your website will be harder to find in search results or even deleted from them. As a result, sales of products or services can drop drastically.

The desire for quick success can lead to long-term consequences that can bring you more trouble than they're worth. It is better to put in the effort and write original content to build a unique digital footprint.