Pinterest has become increasingly popular for many internet users, it gives the user a way to pin items of interest, and can generate additional traffic to the site where the images were found.
However, there are some that aren’t thrilled about this new service. The obvious reason, is the complete disregard (knowingly or unknowingly) that some users go about pinning copyrighted material. Not every site wants their images copied. It’s always a good idea, to read the websites copyright policy before you pin. In doing so, you avoid being sued if a website owner decided to come after you for stealing their original work.
I used Pinterest, briefly, but grew weary of tracking down to make sure what I was repinning wasn’t in violation of the original owners copyright. From my own observation, I’ve seen many users pinning images that weren’t supposed to be copied.
One way to avoid items being pinned, is by implementing a simple code into your header tag.
<meta name=”pinterest” content=”nopin” />
This site doesn’t allow pinning to Pinterest. Please contact the owner with any questions. Thanks for visiting!”
Oh by the way, the meta tag information, can be found in the Pinterest Help section under Linking to your Blog or Website.
Pinterest: How can WordPress users block their images being pinned to Pinterest?
- Click on Appearance tab
- Click on Editor
- Click on Header (header.php)
- Insert the code listed below on the line immediately after the <head> tag.
- <meta name=”pinterest” content=”nopin” />
WordPress Plugin that blocks Pinterest users from copying my images
Users that don’t want to mess around with their themes, can always install the NoPin WordPress Plugin created by Shawn Hooper. It can also be found on the WordPress Addon site; NoPin WordPress Plugin.
Will it stop all pins? I’m sure someone might find a way around it, but it will decrease some of it. Additionally, it’s a good idea to watermark all your copyrighted photos.
Edited to add WordPress Plugin information.
Photo Source: Pinterest