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Im trying to increase value to specific pages by putting history, and additional images. Will copying snippets from other sites negatively affect me? Should the content be re-written completely?
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If you are trying to make more content, always think of the end user first. If you are doing a history, make something unique like a timeline in an image. That is what SEOmoz does. I used to copy and paste many years ago, but whenever I write original content, I get results. My recommendations are: copy the content into notepad & rewrite it yourself OR 100% original content,
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google does not like duplicate content .....so do not copy word for word...but really as the MagentoWebDeveloper stated its much better to write original content - you can base the facts and figures from other website but re-write with a different style -
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So grabbing or compiling the products history over time from various or a specific site will be okay as well?
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As far as I know, product specs are okay to copy. For instance, a Motorola RAZR cell phone's features are okay to copy from the manufacture's website. There is nothing better than to write original content. Sometimes I rank because of only one word in the body. I developed a site called Shipoverseas.com and I want to rank for the keyword "international motorcycle shipping". Here is the real SERP: http://www.google.com/search?&q=international motorcycle shipping&pws=0
Look at the title. It doesn't have the keyword "international motorcycle shipping". The snippet is generated by Google. That isn't even my meta description.
My point is 'if' you are copy and pasting, other websites would rank for that snippet instead. WRITE ORIGINAL CONTENT. It will make you money.
Once you get to my website, do me a favor since I helped you. Scroll down and share this on facebook or hit the Google +1 button.
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