The internet is very useful but has many pitfalls, traps and risks, and perhaps surprisingly Neil was recently caught out by one of these – copyright law bots. If Neil with his wealth of experience can be caught out, so can you, so listen in to this episode to find out more and the dos and don’ts of using images!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Neil’s top suggestions for you if you use images on your website, blog or social media:
Don’t use images at all – simple policy, but it will affect readership, search rankings, and the look of your site or post
Make your own images – and outlet for your creative side, but it takes time and practice to develop an eye and to produce good results
Use images which are explicitly free to use – public domain. Many PD images are free for personal use, but NOT for commercial/business use. Be careful, and don’t try to fudge it.
Buy a license for any image you use – from a few pence up to hundreds of pounds per year – sometimes even more than that.
BEST MOMENTS “We all ought to know about copyright”
“I should have been a bit more careful…I understand copyright law”
“My first thought was that it was a scam, but I did my due diligence and it was kosher”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Listen to The Tutor Podcast on the Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372)! Build Your Online Course Week 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724
Course Planning Week 2: Who Am I?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724
Who are They? (Know Your Punters): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-are-they-know-your-punters/id1369191372?i=1000478984529
Read the Weird Things Guitarists Do book by Neil Cowmeadow, which is available now on Amazon. Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Things-Guitarists-Do-Misconceptions/dp/1519026579/
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ABOUT THE HOST
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
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