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A common sense guide to copyright for bloggers

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Copyright laws as it pertains to online content is a hot topic. Jason Keath, Founder of Social Fresh put together a common sense guide to copyright.
First, determine if the work you're copying meets these fair use rules:
  • Purpose and character of the use.
  • Nature of the copyrighted work.
  • Amount of work used.
  • Effect on the potential market.
In addition to these four determiners, Keath provides eight common sense approaches to copyright:
  • Always link.
  • Ask first.
  • Use Creative Commons.
Read the complete common sense guide on Social Fresh.