Ethics of article re-writing?

lschmidt

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I am in the process of interviewing a couple article/content/blog writers that I found via craigslist.

I will be explicitly instructing these writers to take existing articles, and re-write them to the point they are unique. Changing sentence order and structure, using synonyms, sometimes adding or omitting chunks of content.

But it's still basically just taking an existing work, and keeping the same overall ideas but just re-wording it.

Ethical? Unethical? Legal?
 


I am in the process of interviewing a couple article/content/blog writers that I found via craigslist.

I will be explicitly instructing these writers to take existing articles, and re-write them to the point they are unique. Changing sentence order and structure, using synonyms, sometimes adding or omitting chunks of content.

But it's still basically just taking an existing work, and keeping the same overall ideas but just re-wording it.

Ethical? Unethical? Legal?

Its not illegal.

If you're taking a whitehat approach of building relationships in your vertical and trying to add value, then it's pretty unethical and it probably won't work very well.

If you're doing paid traffic arbitrage/viral clickbait, superficial news stories, niche site w/ PBN type stuff, then it doesn't really matter. Its not any more unethical than polluting the internet with more mindless garbage.
 
You are welcome to take our original content and rewrite it without attribution. We don't care because the very act of rewriting it will turn the copy to shiite and not worth anything.

Oh sure maybe you get the google views but the writing will lack authenticity and the traffic won't convert.

In our niche anyway.

Rewriting original articles is just bottom-feeding. I did that shit just starting out and now literally make 30x more money working with partners who produce high-quality original research.

Good luck bro.
 
I don't have a problem with rewriting articles. It's not unethical either in my view. We don't need to reinvent the wheel, just adjust it. Most blogposts are rehashes of others written in their own words.

However what I do is show them the article and say 'make it better'
 
Take a dump then look at your reflection in the toilet mirror of turds. Pretty much the same as what you're doing with your life
 
Rather than rewriting a single article, it's best to find 3-5 articles on the same topic. Then you can have your writers review the resource material and have them create something entirely new in their own words...while still conveying the same information.

If you want to go further with this... take the time to dig into all the outbound links from your 5 source articles and see if they lead to any solid primary sources of data. If you find any, give the list to your writers so they can cite any important data / stats.
 
I used to do this for a few sites. They'd give me a few keywords and specify to only use Google News. Same batches of kws every few days. Every so often you could see one site blatantly make something up, and then five or six other sites would copy portions of it. Funny to see in real time after reading about it. Also some what interesting to watch.
 
Lol @ asking for advice about ethics on WF

You retarded fucking pole-smoker.

Even with all the changes here, it's good to see there are still victims willing to offer their assholes up for the taking.

Good luck bro
 
Article writing dos and don'ts?

There are a few dos and don'ts when it comes to article writing. The following list can help you:

Dos:

Recognize Your Audience: Recognize your target audience and adjust your material to suit their requirements, interests, and degree of expertise.

Clearly Stated Objective: Make sure you explain the article's goal clearly. Make sure your objectives are clear, regardless of whether they seek to inform, amuse, convince, or educate.

Enticing headline: Make a title that is attention-grabbing and persuades readers to click or keep reading.

Introduction Is Important: Create an engrossing opening to grab readers' attention. Indicate in clear terms the primary concept or issue you plan to tackle.

Organized Text: Make sure your article is structured logically. Utilize subheadings, headers, and paragraphs to make it easy for readers to follow.

Call-to-action (CTA): To direct readers toward the next course of action, such as subscribing, sharing, or exploring additional information, include a call-to-action.

Edit and Verify: Check your content for mistakes in spelling, grammar, and formatting. Add a call-to-action (CTA) to direct readers to the appropriate action, such as
subscribing, sharing, or exploring additional content.

Edit and proofread: Check for spelling, grammatical, and formatting mistakes in your content. An article with proper editing looks more polished.

Don'ts:

Overly Complex Language: To avoid confusing your readers, stay away from employing jargon or language that is exclusive to your sector.

Ignoring Research: Never disregard research. To keep your reputation, make sure the information you provide is correct and current.

Disregarding formatting: If you don't style your article correctly, it may be hard to read. Use headings, bullet points, and illustrations to break up content.

Digression or Superfluity: Refrain from digressing or restating the obvious. Be succinct and skip any superfluous repetition to go right to the point.

Neglecting Search Engine Optimization: Remember the fundamentals of SEO. To improve your website's visibility in search results, incorporate relevant keywords naturally.

Being unduly self-promotional: It's okay to advertise goods or services but don't go overboard. A good mix of informative and promotional content is needed.
"Furthermore, enlisting the services of a PR professional or agency like 9figuremedia that specializes in article writing can significantly boost your prospects of securing coverage in esteemed publications.
 
I think that it is ethical if you mention the original creator of the post somewhere. However, at the same time, nothing is completely new and original in this world, so do as you wish