5 Tips for Ensuring Your Blog Doesn’t Get You into Legal Trouble

Posted by SBA.gov under Marketing
From http://www.sba.gov 4279 days ago

More and more small companies are using blogging to promote their business. And, while you’re busy wondering what you should be writing about, it’s important to assess any potential legal risks you might be taking. Think about it: many bloggers combine original content that they've written with quotes, references and even ideas from other bloggers. But at what point does this become plagiarism or an infringement of copyright? Likewise, if you’re planning on showcasing customer quotes or testimonials in your blogs, is this even legal? Here are five tips for ensuring you stay out of legal trouble as you write your business blog!