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Copying is becoming a bigger and bigger problem these days. That\u2019s partially because websites are now the focal marketing point for lots of businesses, but also because content is more valuable than ever. In other words, there\u2019s a lot more on the line, and so we are seeing unscrupulous business owners and marketers get more aggressive about using what isn\u2019t theirs.<\/p>\n
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So what should you do when you catch a competitor copying you online? Here are two good steps to begin with\u2026<\/p>\n
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If a competitor is merely imitating you, then you might just have to accept it as a part of life. While it\u2019s certainly irritating to discover that another company is using marketing messages, or layouts, that are similar to the ones you use, there isn\u2019t a lot you can do about it. If anything, they are acknowledging the fact that you\u2019re a leader in the field, and that what you\u2019re doing is working better than the things they have tried.<\/p>\n
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However, if the competitor is ripping off content word-for-word, or using copyrighted images without your permission, that\u2019s a different situation. Contacting their web host with proof should be enough to get the site taken down immediately.<\/p>\n
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Competitors can steal your content, but they can\u2019t steal your business. The fact that they\u2019re trying to imitate you in the first place means you have some kind of edge they don\u2019t. If you can figure out what that is (maybe it comes down to pricing, service, or something else) then you can continue to emphasize it in your own messaging and keep the gap between your businesses growing.<\/p>\n
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Having a competitor copy you is annoying, but it\u2019s not usually that big a deal. Follow the two steps outlined above, and you\u2019ll ensure that anyone who tries to steal your content won\u2019t be able to duplicate the success you have with it.<\/p>\n
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