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I typically have to do a bit of research when writing my articles. When I gather information from other websites and use it in my own words for my article, do I need to cite my
Unless it's facts then you don't need to cite anything. Just give credit if need be and maybe send out an external link.
Thanks Dr Tad! We may as well be asking ourselves, how we'd feel about having our own original hard work and new insights used without attribution?
One doesn't need to be a content-scraping bot, or a cut-and-paste plagiarist to be making bad blood.
Every writer looks good (i.e. more professional) when they show how widely read they are.
And you will most certainly be building a good reputation for yourself with your fellow writers, as well as some excellent networks for your future business, if you show a bit of love for the work of others.
Good business and many shares may follow...
Hi,
Paraphrasing (quoting in your own words) is still a citation. And paraphrased (or ‘respun’) content is still recognised by Google as derivative of the original source.
How you choose to acknowledge that information online depends on a number of things, including who your audience is.
Some things for you to consider:
1. You look like a more bonafide authority in your area when your audience can see you’ve done this hard work of gathering info on their behalf. Mentioning sources gives them a glimpse of your hard work.
2. You look like a more bonafide authority when it’s clear that the sources you use, are only the best.
3. When you provide occasional backlinks to what Google regards as highly authoritative sources, your ranking is helped.
4. Even if you don’t provide a backlink, simply mentioning an authority source or brand will be treated as a quality backlink: one of the newer developments in Google’s ranking algorithms recognises brand mentions as if it were a backlink. This also helps your rank.
All this said, don’t be tempted to stuff links and name drop. Let it come naturally with your text. Your mention of a source should flow as if in conversation: Here’s an interesting opinion someone had about... here’s a bizarre study result that was reported in blah.
And of course, for commonly assumed knowledge, no attribution is required.
Good luck!
I would say, never quote any content verbatim. Learn what you need and put it in your own words. If you find it necessary to quote directly, get an agreement from the original author to do so.
That being said realize that a huge amount of content is not original. Use with caution, research first.
That shouldn't be necessary as long as you bring the ideas or information across in your own words.
So fortunately, it's not like in an academic thesis where you have to reference every source of your information.
I'd say it isn't necessary but sometimes you may want those external links if the websites that you're getting your information from are bigger sites, outbound links are good! Helps build trust with Google.
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Should I be citing my sources of information?
I typically have to do a bit of research when writing my articles. When I gather information from other websites and use it in my own words for my article, do I need to cite my
If they are sharing original research, you do need to credit them. Same thing if they alone have an opinion that no one else shares. if it's information that you can find from multiple sources, then you do not need to credit any of them.
Unless it's facts then you don't need to cite anything. Just give credit if need be and maybe send out an external link.
Thanks Dr Tad! We may as well be asking ourselves, how we'd feel about having our own original hard work and new insights used without attribution?
One doesn't need to be a content-scraping bot, or a cut-and-paste plagiarist to be making bad blood.
Every writer looks good (i.e. more professional) when they show how widely read they are.
And you will most certainly be building a good reputation for yourself with your fellow writers, as well as some excellent networks for your future business, if you show a bit of love for the work of others.
Good business and many shares may follow...
Hi,
Paraphrasing (quoting in your own words) is still a citation. And paraphrased (or ‘respun’) content is still recognised by Google as derivative of the original source.
How you choose to acknowledge that information online depends on a number of things, including who your audience is.
Some things for you to consider:
1. You look like a more bonafide authority in your area when your audience can see you’ve done this hard work of gathering info on their behalf. Mentioning sources gives them a glimpse of your hard work.
2. You look like a more bonafide authority when it’s clear that the sources you use, are only the best.
3. When you provide occasional backlinks to what Google regards as highly authoritative sources, your ranking is helped.
4. Even if you don’t provide a backlink, simply mentioning an authority source or brand will be treated as a quality backlink: one of the newer developments in Google’s ranking algorithms recognises brand mentions as if it were a backlink. This also helps your rank.
All this said, don’t be tempted to stuff links and name drop. Let it come naturally with your text. Your mention of a source should flow as if in conversation: Here’s an interesting opinion someone had about... here’s a bizarre study result that was reported in blah.
And of course, for commonly assumed knowledge, no attribution is required.
Good luck!
I would say, never quote any content verbatim. Learn what you need and put it in your own words. If you find it necessary to quote directly, get an agreement from the original author to do so.
That being said realize that a huge amount of content is not original. Use with caution, research first.
That shouldn't be necessary as long as you bring the ideas or information across in your own words.
So fortunately, it's not like in an academic thesis where you have to reference every source of your information.
I'd say it isn't necessary but sometimes you may want those external links if the websites that you're getting your information from are bigger sites, outbound links are good! Helps build trust with Google.
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So after transferring my siterubix domain over to my new, payed-for domain, I am realizing that the Title is still the same as the Siterubix Domain. What I mean by this is that
Your problem seems similar to one that was solved for me by my mentor a few days ago. Here is how it was solved;
1) Log into your site
2) Click on 'appearance' in the left hand menu and under that, click on 'customize'
3) Click on 'site identity' and change the title
That's it!
Hope this helps.
I don't know whether your problem is already solved but I have experienced similar in the past. The old title showing can be due to the fact that Goggle hasn't indexed the new version of your website yet So you will see the old title in the bar at the top although you have been redirected to the new website version. This should sort itself out with time.
Go to Settings>General in your Wordpress admin area. There, you will see the 'Site Title' bar with the your website's old name. Change the name to the new one and you are good to go. If you have any questions, I will be glad to help!
Reim
I tried doing this, but it still is not working. I also am having trouble verifying my website. Could this be the underlying issue?
I think your best bet is to ask SiteSupport. It worked for me when I changed the name of my website. I'm not sure why it's not working for you. I am certain that SiteSupport will be able to help, though.
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How to I change title of my website?
So after transferring my siterubix domain over to my new, payed-for domain, I am realizing that the Title is still the same as the Siterubix Domain. What I mean by this is that
Your problem seems similar to one that was solved for me by my mentor a few days ago. Here is how it was solved;
1) Log into your site
2) Click on 'appearance' in the left hand menu and under that, click on 'customize'
3) Click on 'site identity' and change the title
That's it!
Hope this helps.
I don't know whether your problem is already solved but I have experienced similar in the past. The old title showing can be due to the fact that Goggle hasn't indexed the new version of your website yet So you will see the old title in the bar at the top although you have been redirected to the new website version. This should sort itself out with time.
Go to Settings>General in your Wordpress admin area. There, you will see the 'Site Title' bar with the your website's old name. Change the name to the new one and you are good to go. If you have any questions, I will be glad to help!
Reim
I tried doing this, but it still is not working. I also am having trouble verifying my website. Could this be the underlying issue?
I think your best bet is to ask SiteSupport. It worked for me when I changed the name of my website. I'm not sure why it's not working for you. I am certain that SiteSupport will be able to help, though.
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I am in a dilemma, and I hope you guys may be able to help. So my niche is on oral care, and my website is a site where I will inform people on oral care as well as reviewing/r
Okay, couple points here. First, make sure that you've got a disclaimer on the site which says that these are only your opinions, and to consult a dentist. You'll find something like that on most medical opinion sites.
Second, you must have had a reason to choose this topic. Do you have a special interest in oral care? Some background on the topic?
I will definitely include a disclaimer. I do have a special interest in oral care. I got braces when I was 13 years old, and ever since then, I have been fascinated in all aspects of oral care, hygiene, etc. I actually used to want to become a dentist, but other interests have come up which I am pursuing in college. However, I do have a bit of background as I used to shadow a dentist regularly. In simple terms, I chose this niche mostly in part because of my passion for it. Plus, it's a bonus that it has a relatively large audience.
Share that story of your background on the "About Me" page. It will help others understand why you can be trusted as a authority on this topic, even if you aren't a dentist. Combine that with the disclaimer and you'll be okay.
Just have a disclaimer stating that the review recommendations on your site are based on your opinions through personal research, that you are not a dentist etc.... You get the idea.
If people are looking online for reviews and recommendations they are looking to learn the good and the bad, just be honest in your reviews, people will appreciate that.
TD
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I am in a dilemma, and I hope you guys may be able to help. So my niche is on oral care, and my website is a site where I will inform people on oral care as well as reviewing/r
Okay, couple points here. First, make sure that you've got a disclaimer on the site which says that these are only your opinions, and to consult a dentist. You'll find something like that on most medical opinion sites.
Second, you must have had a reason to choose this topic. Do you have a special interest in oral care? Some background on the topic?
I will definitely include a disclaimer. I do have a special interest in oral care. I got braces when I was 13 years old, and ever since then, I have been fascinated in all aspects of oral care, hygiene, etc. I actually used to want to become a dentist, but other interests have come up which I am pursuing in college. However, I do have a bit of background as I used to shadow a dentist regularly. In simple terms, I chose this niche mostly in part because of my passion for it. Plus, it's a bonus that it has a relatively large audience.
Share that story of your background on the "About Me" page. It will help others understand why you can be trusted as a authority on this topic, even if you aren't a dentist. Combine that with the disclaimer and you'll be okay.
Just have a disclaimer stating that the review recommendations on your site are based on your opinions through personal research, that you are not a dentist etc.... You get the idea.
If people are looking online for reviews and recommendations they are looking to learn the good and the bad, just be honest in your reviews, people will appreciate that.
TD
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If they are sharing original research, you do need to credit them. Same thing if they alone have an opinion that no one else shares. if it's information that you can find from multiple sources, then you do not need to credit any of them.