It`s wikipedia a free source?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by lupanu, Jul 13, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hello, I only have a question about wikipedia!

    If i have a site like wiki can i copy paste the article from wikipedia.org ?
     
    lupanu, Jul 13, 2011 IP
  2. saurabhisbc

    saurabhisbc Member

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    Many people do that you won't be the first one. I don't think they will chase you around. Also the information in it, is provided by independent moderators and it itself seeks reference from many other sources like books, old records and museums.
     
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  3. lupanu

    lupanu Greenhorn

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    I know if i copy-paste, i dont make unique content and i will not have some much traffic!
     
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    flamedesign Guest

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    It's a non-profit organization that runs on donations and volunteering if I'm not mistaken! Saw their own ad the other day asking for donation, if I have extra cash I'd definitely donate $10.
     
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    nikko999 Peon

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    #5
    Wikipedia's contents are from sources all around the world, if you really want to get your reference from wikipedia, try looking through their citation.
     
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  6. lupanu

    lupanu Greenhorn

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    Thanks for help! Now i want to make a donation! And copy paste to my site! I need money! :))
     
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  7. benjaminp

    benjaminp Guest

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    Their ToS would be a good place to start.

    http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_use

    More specifically:

     
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  8. unknownpray

    unknownpray Active Member

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    Well you can mix up the words, I mean you are a writer, if you even get the idea of what to write about then you should be able to come up with something to write about..
     
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    domainnamesalez Peon

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    Even if you copy/paste to your website after donation, it won't help you much with the rankings as google will consider it as duplicate content. Suggested way is to get content idea, do more research, and compile a unique article for yourself. That way you would be able to generate more traffic and revenue.
     
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    yinyangwuji Member

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    #10
    yes, you can. But copy these content not good for SEO
     
    yinyangwuji, Sep 4, 2011 IP
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    pranjal20022002 Peon

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    #11
    You'll get no value from Google for copying/pasting from Wiki. It is better that you study the articles and then write them in your own language.
     
    pranjal20022002, Sep 4, 2011 IP
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    Copy its free yes but this is not good for SEO
     
    blue_angel, Sep 5, 2011 IP
  13. rogerpeterson24

    rogerpeterson24 Peon

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    #13
    Yes, it is a free source.
     
    rogerpeterson24, Sep 5, 2011 IP