How to Use Copyscape
Go to Copyscape's free plagiarism checker., Fill in (copy/paste) the URL of the page you want to check. , Click "Go". , See whether there are any returns to be concerned about., Add warning banners to your website or blog pages.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Copyscape's free plagiarism checker.
If you think that someone has misused your content, stay calm and don't overreact.
There is nothing worse than someone rushing in accusing someone else of copyright theft and making threats.
Be reasonable, sensible, and kind to begin with; sometimes people just don't get that what they've done is wrong and if you are rude or nasty to begin with, they'll get defensive immediately.
Leave the legal action out of it for now! If you're a business, notify your legal team telling them the situation, but respond calmly.
There are services that will help with removal of unauthorized content.
Be sure you're getting what you pay for though. , "Copyscape" provides you with the ability to add warnings that the page is protected by Copyscape (or at least, that you're willing to check regularly). -
Step 2: Fill in (copy/paste) the URL of the page you want to check.
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Step 3: Click "Go".
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Step 4: See whether there are any returns to be concerned about.
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Step 5: Add warning banners to your website or blog pages.
Detailed Guide
If you think that someone has misused your content, stay calm and don't overreact.
There is nothing worse than someone rushing in accusing someone else of copyright theft and making threats.
Be reasonable, sensible, and kind to begin with; sometimes people just don't get that what they've done is wrong and if you are rude or nasty to begin with, they'll get defensive immediately.
Leave the legal action out of it for now! If you're a business, notify your legal team telling them the situation, but respond calmly.
There are services that will help with removal of unauthorized content.
Be sure you're getting what you pay for though. , "Copyscape" provides you with the ability to add warnings that the page is protected by Copyscape (or at least, that you're willing to check regularly).
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