How to add a Copyright Notice in WordPress
Copyright law states that anyone who creates a derivative work from another person’s copyrighted material must get permission from the original author or their publisher before they can legally distribute the derivative work. This means that if you want to include a photo in a blog post, you must ask the owner of the photo whether you can use it. If you don’t ask, you run the risk of violating copyright laws.
You probably already know that adding images to your posts is a great way to improve the look of your site. But did you know that you also need to add a copyright notice to each image you upload? That’s because even though you might think you’re giving credit where credit is due, you’re actually breaking the law.
Adding a copyright notice to your images helps ensure that you’re complying with copyright law. And since you’re using a free service like Google Photos to store your photos, you don’t have to worry about paying extra fees to have them added to your blog.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add a copyright notice and attribution link to any images you upload to your WordPress site. We’ll also explain why it’s important to do so and what happens when you ignore the rules.
Step 1: Choose an Image
The first step is to choose an image you want to add a copyright notice too. You could simply copy one from somewhere else on the web, but there are some things you should consider before doing so.
First, make sure the image isn’t protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management). These systems prevent people from copying content without paying for it. In other words, if a website has a watermark over a picture, you won’t be able to save it as a JPEG file. Instead, you’d have to download the image as a PNG file.
If you see a watermark on your image, check the bottom right corner of the image to see if it says “watermarked.” If it does, then you can safely save the image as a JPEG.
If you find an image online that you love, but it doesn’t have a watermark, you may still be able to save it. The only way to tell for sure is to try saving it yourself. To do so, click the image and select Save As…. Then, click the File Type drop-down menu at the top of the window and select JPG.
If the image looks blurry, you’ve found a good candidate.
Another thing to keep in mind is that while most websites will allow you to download multiple copies of an image, many sites limit the number of times you can download an image. For example, Pinterest allows you to download an image up to five times, which is enough for most purposes. However, Flickr limits you to three downloads per week.
Finally, make sure the image is licensed under Creative Commons. There are different licenses available depending on the type of project you’re working on. For instance, if you plan to share your photos online, you’ll likely want to use a license called CC0 Public Domain Dedication.
For more information on choosing the best license for your needs, check out our guide on How to Select a License for Your Images.
Once you’ve chosen the perfect image, let’s move onto Step 2.
Step 2: Add a Copyright Notice
Now that you’ve selected an image, it’s time to add a copyright notice. This means writing something like “© 2017 ” or “Copyright © 2017 . All rights reserved.”
To get started, open your post editor and scroll down until you reach the area below the title bar. Click the arrow next to the word “Text” in the top left corner of the page. A new box will appear where you can write text.
Click inside the box and start typing your copyright notice. Once you’re done, press Enter to submit the change.
Step 3: Link to the Source
Next, you need to include a link back to the original source. This is usually the URL of the photo itself. So, if you used a stock photo, you’d probably want to replace the text “Stock Photo By…� with the name of the person who took the photo.
The easiest way to create this link is to go back into the same post editor and look for the URL field above the Text section. Copy the URL from here, paste it into a blank line, and then hit enter.
You now have a fully formatted copyright notice! Don’t forget to save your changes before moving on to Step 4.
Step 4: Publish Your Post
After adding a copyright notice, it’s finally time to publish your post. Go ahead and click the green “Publish” button at the top of the screen.
You should now see a message confirming that your post was successfully published. Congratulations! Now you know how to add a copyright notice to any post using WordPress.
Did you learn anything? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
What Is A Stock Photo?
A stock photo is just another term for a free digital image. It’s also known as a royalty-free image because there’s no licensing fee involved.
Why Use Stock Photos Instead Of Original Photography?
There are lots of reasons why you might choose to use a stock photo over taking your own pictures. Here are some of them:
They’re Free
Stock photos are often completely free. You don’t even need to provide attribution. In fact, they tend to be easier to find than images taken by professional photographers.
They Have Multiple Uses
Many stock photos are designed to work well in a variety of situations. They can help boost engagement on social media pages, improve SEO results, and give your posts a polished look.
They Offer More Versatility
When you shoot your own photos, you’re limited to only what you can capture during the actual moment. That makes it hard to reuse those shots later on. But when you use a stock photo instead, you’ll always have access to exactly the kind of image you need.
If you’re looking for a good place to start finding these kinds of photos, we recommend checking out Shutterstock. It’s one of the world’s largest collections of high quality images.
How To Choose The Right License For Your Images
Choosing the right license for your photos is essential to protecting their value. If you’re not sure which type of license works best for you, check out our guide on choosing the right license for your images.
Conclusion
Adding a copyright notice to your content is an easy way to protect your intellectual property. And since most stock photos are completely free, it doesn’t cost you anything to do so.
But remember, you still need to make sure that you properly attribute all of your sources. Otherwise, your readers will assume that you stole the images yourself.
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