Many webmasters find writing articles and other content for their website to be very time-consuming. However, free information can easily be obtained from public domain writers.
Writers Allow Public Domain Content
If you’re short on ideas to inspire creative article writing, many website owners turn to public domain content to save time and effort. This is free information written by authors who have declared their works to be available free of charge and other restrictions—meaning anybody can use it for whatever purpose they want.
Yes, it’s true. While most authors would prefer to copyright their work, there are others who don’t mind sharing their free information. This content is not owned by anyone, as the writers have purposely waived their rights to their works for the benefit of the public.
Public Domain Content for Websites
Public domain articles can be used to help site owners write their own content, by simply editing them to fit the needs of their website visitors. The ideas are already there, ready for public use on any topic or subject needed.
This is probably the easiest way to write. There’s no need to scour the library or the Internet for hours in the name of research. Webmasters can find free information to fill their site and generate a higher ranking in search engine results, simply by modifying the article and infusing keywords and keyword phrases related to their website.
There is no risk to a webmaster of being sued for copyright infringement because this free information has no such protections.
Public Domain Articles Save Time and Money
A single 500-word article could set a webmaster back $25 to $50, so imagine the savings when hundreds of articles are needed as website content. Public domain articles can save webmasters considerable money since this free information dismisses the need to hire experienced and seasoned writers.
For those who need material to generate blogs, news feeds, or newsletters, free information can be very beneficial. There’s no need to count on contributors or pay writers to fill space. This information can be used to fill pages at no cost.
Public Domain Articles: An Untapped Resource?
Many webmasters have yet to realize the potential of this free information. Such an untapped resource can provide true value, and keywords and keyword phrases gain in importance for Internet-based businesses and sites that want to rank higher in search engine results.
The number of writers who provide content has grown significantly to meet the rise in demand. As more new topics and subjects develop, such demand for new and free information will continue to increase. An industry has been born to meet this worldwide demand with much of the new content being developed falling into the public domain.
Searching for Public Domain Articles: Easy as 1–2–3
Public domain articles can be found via search engines and by searching in many directories for the topic or subject that is needed. A webmaster simply has to read them, paste relevant selections into a word processing program, and edit them to suit his/her needs.
In short, the public domain is a simple, cost-effective solution for writing articles—an easier way for haters who are strapped for cash or website owners who lack the time or skills to write themselves.
* Originally published on Suite 101 January 24, 2011
