{"id":201,"date":"2022-03-30T10:40:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2022-03-30T10:40:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:40:58","slug":"how-to-cite-a-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite in A blog: Learn The Correct Way to Cite Your References \u2013 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a content creator or writer, you must know how important it is to give and take credit. How would you feel if a person uses or shows your work to someone else and doesn\u2019t even mention the fact that the masterpiece is made by you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well feelings aside, if you use the correct way of sourcing in all your content and blog posts, then not only does it make you look good but also shows your credibility. So, whether you are using a small piece of work or a big chunk of their work, you need to make sure that you are referencing it back to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s quite a wrong thing to use work created by someone else not credit it. Not only is it morally wrong, but it can also land you in big trouble if a person claims their copyright or your work comes back out<strong> plagiarized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, sometimes people don\u2019t do that on purpose, they are just unaware of the latest internet trends and laws. So, today we are here to tell you how important it is to use proper blog citing and how to cite sources in a <a href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog-writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog post <\/a>effectively!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2797d48b338\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2797d48b338\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Why_is_Blog_Citing_Important\" >Why is Blog Citing Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Master_How_to_Cite_in_a_Blog_the_Correct_Way\" >Master How to Cite in a Blog the Correct Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Types_of_Citations_in_a_Blog\" >Types of Citations in a Blog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Citing_Your_Social_Media_Blogs_is_Essential\" >Citing Your Social Media Blogs is Essential<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Dont_Miss_Out_on_Referencing_Visuals_or_You_Might_get_Copyrighted\" >Don\u2019t Miss Out on Referencing Visuals, or You Might get Copyrighted!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-blog\/#Enclosing_Thoughts\" >Enclosing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Blog_Citing_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why is Blog Citing Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re writing a research blog or an entertainment blog. First, you need <a href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/best-use-of-punctuation\/\">to keep your content clear<\/a>. You can do this by adding information from different sources. May it is the content you\u2019ve written or the images that you have added, proper citing is an essential part of it all. When you properly cite your blog, these sources serve several purposes that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You give the original authors their right, by telling people it\u2019s their work that you have taken.<\/li><li>If your blog consists of a bunch of work and the citation is part of something bigger, then people can get more information by visiting the site.<\/li><li>When your blog contains all the correct sources, you stay away from any trouble regarding plagiarism and copyright issues.<\/li><li>When you reference precisely, your readers can tell that you\u2019re a credible source and whatever, you have mentioned in your blog is thoroughly researched.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">so, as a writer, knowing how to cite in a blog is very important. Accuracy goes a long way, and when you put the resources down, you are verifying that you are one of the most meticulous sources for all information. By citing it also shows that you have some <strong>killer researching skills<\/strong> that\u2019s why your blog is full of sources that you have taken from all over the internet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you take care of all the citations in your blog, it will automatically <strong>prove your reliability<\/strong> as it will be the most visited source for people who read about your blog subject!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_How_to_Cite_in_a_Blog_the_Correct_Way\"><\/span><strong>Master How to Cite in a Blog the Correct Way<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve learned how vital it is to put sources in your blog, let\u2019s master the skill to make your blog site, one of the most credible sources for readers and other writers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, you need to know what instances need citations. So, the places you need to provide proper blog citing include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When you\u2019re quoting some other person in your blog<\/li><li>Mentioning statistics in your blog that you did not calculate yourself<\/li><li>Using an image created or photographed by someone else<\/li><li>Making use of someone else\u2019s ideas or thoughts<\/li><li>When you add infographics or visuals that you did not create<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, anything that you have not written or created by yourself requires credentials and you better make sure that you mention the <strong>rightful owner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how you can make sure that you are using the right referencing in all of your blogs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Citations_in_a_Blog\"><\/span><strong>Types of Citations in a Blog<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three types of citations that you can add to your blog website. Learn how to properly conduct them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Quoting Someone<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s assume that you are using someone else\u2019s words in your blog. It could be some famous personality or some other blogger. It could be anything that you did not come up with and are using someone else\u2019s quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to cite them, you actually have to quote them and tell the person\u2019s name. You can adopt their words and make them your own because they did the thinking, it was their brain that came up with all that, you use it because you just couldn\u2019t have said it better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, for example, Ken Poirot said in his book, \u201cOn any given day if I conduct a new search, I find additional posts referencing my name.\u201d \u2013 <strong><em>Go Viral! The Social Media to Get Your Name Posted and Shared All Over the World!<\/em><\/strong> Follow him on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/work\/quotes\/46929227-go-viral-the-social-media-secret-to-get-your-name-posted-and-shared-al\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Twitter here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, you\u2019re giving him the credit that\u2019s due to him. Because he is actually right and I could not have said it more correctly. Once you write something and people start citing you on their blogs and other papers, you automatically start gaining fame among your readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My example gives my blog more credibility. <strong>How you may ask?<\/strong> Well, not only did I link a site to find his book but additionally I also added his Twitter handle, which will erase any doubt that my readers might have had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Using Data and Statistics<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Another example<\/strong> would be to cite data and statistics from other sites. How do you go around doing that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s a company that did the research and found out all the information, it is your responsibility to write the source of the information. It\u2019s probably quite rare that you will find a research number in a blog. So, if you are the one who has conducted the research, you will have to provide a complete backstory for your readers to believe you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you have taken the stats and data from another site, then you have to reference their site as well as name them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example: According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.umich.edu\/c.php?g=282964&p=3285995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">University of Michigan Library Research Guide<\/a>, \u201cThe International Polar Year of 2007-2008 conserved a Data and Information Service program to manage and coordinate the groups\u2019 participations from all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, not only are you representing your integrity to your reader and your willingness to provide true information on all subjects, but you are also using a credible site yourself. So, you are giving them the credit that they are due because of the intensive research and tests they conducted for you to know the information. The link that you have provided should contain the site\u2019s page that holds the statistical data that you have mentioned in your blog. This benefits you greatly as well as your readers. So, become a credible source for them, and if they want to read more about the stats, they can click on the link and get more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Using News or Other Update<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an internet etiquette that you are following here. How to behave with others and how to let others know how to behave with you. And nothing speaks louder than actions. If you want to use news and storylines that others found before you then you have to give them the credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you got a story from someone else, you have to mention their name and say that you discovered this piece of story or news through them. It is the proper way of referencing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citing_Your_Social_Media_Blogs_is_Essential\"><\/span><strong>Citing Your Social Media Blogs is Essential<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">social media is also a hub of bloggers who are busy blogging about different things and reviewing products right and left. In this era, people believe the reviews of a product that come from a blogger more than a company. so, unless you are a credible blogger who links products correctly then people will believe you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how do you cite other people, companies, and websites on different social media platforms? Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Citing on Twitter<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re using someone\u2019s work on your Twitter blog, it\u2019s quite easy to give them some recognition. You can either click on the retweet button and circulate the post with the original author\u2019s name or you can simply mention them by adding a short \u201cvia @username\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The retweet usually shows an RT on the post. However, if you are taking someone\u2019s content and changing it into your own words, then you can add an MT to the tweet, which stands for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/twitter-abbreviations-2010-8#:~:text=MT%20%3D%20Modified%20tweet.,to%20you%20by%20another%20user.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Modified Tweet<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, you won\u2019t be getting in any trouble with the social media policy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Linking on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving attribution on LinkedIn is quite straightforward. If you have taken words from someone, you can simply mention them. If you have gathered the information from another website, then copy their URL and paste it on your post to give proper appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Citations on Facebook<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharing content on Facebook is also quite effortless as the creators of the application have ensured that the original owners get the recognition they deserve. All you have to do is click on the share button and share someone\u2019s hard work on your timeline and give them the deserved appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Referencing on Instagram<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reposting on Instagram is a little hard. The app itself doesn\u2019t have any reposting other than on stories. But to do the right thing, you can download some of the reposting apps available for the gram. You can also just screenshot the posts you like and crop them on your phone and share the content. To give credit, you can share their Instagram handle with the post and add a hashtag saying <strong>#repost!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Don\u2019t Leave Pinterest Behind!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinterest is the hub for sharing ideas and pinning all your favorite interests, so it\u2019s no surprise that sharing proper source credentials are built right into its system. About all pins lead to their source websites and if you decide to pin an inspiration post to your board, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ajXNg7rdLwc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pin system works as a Re-pin<\/a> that keeps the original owner and site intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you share the pins from Pinterest on other platforms, the platform automatically generates a link to its own website and the original site. This way, you don\u2019t have to worry much about how to give proper credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Miss_Out_on_Referencing_Visuals_or_You_Might_get_Copyrighted\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t Miss Out on Referencing Visuals, or You Might get Copyrighted!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are going to use infographics and visuals from different sites, then adding in the source is proper internet decorum. You should also ensure that the quality and content remain the same while you are publishing on your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can either add a link to the original source under the image, or you can <strong>just add the link to the image itself<\/strong>. If you want the people to see the masterpiece for themselves, you can add a preview of their image on your site, and with the link, you can redirect the audience to the original site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are taking the help of a designer for some original visuals, then it depends on the designer whether they want credit or not. Suppose you have worked with a ghost designer, in that case, there\u2019s no need for any credit. However, if you have worked with a renowned designer, then there must be a designated small space in the visual image that shows off the watermark of the designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enclosing_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Enclosing Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, we hope that now you know how important it is to give the credit that\u2019s due. We know that if you are reading this blog, then you definitely know how wrong it is to acclaim someone else\u2019s work as your own and how much trouble you can get into if you are not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid any kind of plagiarism and copyright issues, that might result in taking your blog off any search engine forever, make sure whatever content you use, you give accreditation to the original owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What will happen if you don\u2019t?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be seeing a lawsuit if it\u2019s possible for the owners or they might contact you and ask you to give credit or take it down. Sometimes, even search engines, recognize duplicated content on their site and delete it forever or make the site blacklisted that it never appears on the first page ever again. So, in order to avoid any of these horrors, let\u2019s make sure that we do the right thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a content creator or writer, you must know how important it is to give and take credit. How would you feel if a person uses or shows your work to someone else and doesn\u2019t even mention the fact that the masterpiece is made by you! 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