How to Stay on the Right Side of Copyright Law When Using Images for Your Blog or Website

How to Stay on the Right Side of Copyright Law When Using Images for Your Blog or Website
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Images are a must these days for populating blogs and websites.  Not only do they attract attention for your content, they also help you rank better in search. 

Plus, humans are visual beings, so since you are writing for people, choosing a killer image to illustrate your words will help your content get enjoyed and shared.

This infographic from WhoIsHostingThis.com provides all the information you need to know when it comes to choosing images that won’t infringe on an existing copyright and what kind of licenses you should be aware of when choosing an image for your posts:

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