Avoid Getting Your Blog Content Removed from Google
Blogs are content rich which creates greater opportunity for someone to object to your content. Use the tips below to avoid having your blog suspended because others register complaints against you.
In general, when it comes to reasons others might complain about your blog, copyright is king. While most people know not to copy other people's text, copyright issues are more complex and are worthy of your attention. There are many resources that can help explain copyright pitfalls you might run into with your blog.
The best general rule, when it comes to referring to, using or linking others' content is to give credit where credit is due. Some sites add specific text about how you can go about getting permission to use their content. Copyright owners make up the majority of complaints received by Google requesting that a site be taken down.
Making sure that you are not accused of defamation is also important. While you likely understand the types of criticism of others you should or should not make, there are nuances that can get you into trouble if you don't pay attention to your content.
To avoid potential problems with Google because of claims by individuals that your content amounts to defamation there are some general preventive steps you can take without having to understand every legal nuance. First, you'll want all your opinions to include information explaining that they are your opinion, and secondly if you assert anything negative about a product or person it had better be true. In terms of people you don't like, you must be respectful of people's privacy, even if you believe the negative subject matter you intend to share is true.
Familiarize yourself with blog site as well as search engine rules regarding their specific content policies because if others make an accusation that your blog has content that violates Google's rules, you're also likely to get bounced off the search engine. Such content can range from inappropriate, to abusive, to encouraging illegal activities. If you're unsure of a type or specific piece of content, contact Google or your blog hosting site for directions to check on the suitability of your content. Neither hosting sites nor search engines will provide you with legally binding decisions about the suitability of your content.
One area that bloggers should pay attention to is reciprocal arrangements they make with other bloggers or websites to link to and carry each others content. In this instance you'll have to verify that not only your blog but that the other person's blog or content does not open you up to Google discipline. Creating written agreements with others whose content you recommend or carry should include language indicating that you do not endorse nor are you aware of content that violates any laws or policies, as an extra layer of protection for you if a problem arises.
If you publish content on your blog that you believe could cause problems for you, look into how to remove specific content from your own site. There are lots of easy-to-understand online descriptions of ways to remove content from your blog.
Your content should not result in complaints against you that get your blog removed from Google. Use the tips above to avoid the most common reasons that blog writers face having their content removed.
