As we all know, using content from other websites on our own sites is a BIG mistake, both SEO-wise and etiquette-wise. Content does not only include text, but images (and videos) as well.
Today I’ll be discussing why you can’t just use any image you find online on your own site. This includes “free” images from sources like Pixabay, Pexels and Unsplash just to name a few.
I will also direct you to 25 truly free and 100% risk free sources for images, where you don’t have to worry about any penalties for stealing someone else’s work.
Alright, let’s get on with this….
NEXT UP: NOT ALL “FREE” IMAGES ARE ACTUALLY FREE
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monamassoud
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Hi Waian. I went through each and every free photos website you mentioned but only one mentions the category I want: education, digital learning, reading, universities, students, teachers..etc which is freephoto.cc however, the photos I liked are under iStock license.
If you are still searching for more and you come across any website that offers free images on the above category, I would appreciate it if you would add it to the list and let me know please?
The 25 sites you added in your training are awesome. I picked few wonderful images which I'm going to use to replace some of the ones I used on my website.
Super excellent stuff :)
Mona
If you are still searching for more and you come across any website that offers free images on the above category, I would appreciate it if you would add it to the list and let me know please?
The 25 sites you added in your training are awesome. I picked few wonderful images which I'm going to use to replace some of the ones I used on my website.
Super excellent stuff :)
Mona
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waian
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Yeah, those categories can be hard to come by....I will definitely let you know if I find any other good sites with the images you're looking for. :)
Funkydunc208
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Great list which gives us all many more resources. Did you find "unsplash"? It has free images.
waian
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Hi Duncan,
Actually, Unsplash is one of the "free" image sites that isn't safe to use. Read section 12 of their terms: https://unsplash.com/terms
These other 25 sources I list here should have you pretty much covered. Once you see what some of them have to offer you won't miss Unsplash much. :)
Actually, Unsplash is one of the "free" image sites that isn't safe to use. Read section 12 of their terms: https://unsplash.com/terms
These other 25 sources I list here should have you pretty much covered. Once you see what some of them have to offer you won't miss Unsplash much. :)
waian
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My pleasure. :)
I knew a lot of people didn't know where to look when it came to finding truly FREE and SAFE image sources, so I figured it was time for a good training resource. :)
I knew a lot of people didn't know where to look when it came to finding truly FREE and SAFE image sources, so I figured it was time for a good training resource. :)
waian
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Actually, Pexels is one of the sources that is unsafe to use. Read their Terms of Service and you'll see.
I've found some great photos there as well, but unfortunately had to skip them. (I don't even look on unsafe image sites anymore).
I've found some great photos there as well, but unfortunately had to skip them. (I don't even look on unsafe image sites anymore).
waian
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Just because it says it's safe, doesn't mean it is. All the big free image sites SAY they're safe, but in reality almost none of them are.
