# How I Accidentally Violated Copyright – And Built a Plugin to Prevent It
When I first launched my website, I was excited to share content and try new tools. Like many beginners, I installed plugins that promised to automate blogging by pulling in content from the web.
At first, it seemed like a smart shortcut. But then I got an email that stopped me cold.
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## ⚠️ The Wake-Up Call
A company contacted me, saying my website had republished their blog posts without permission. I didn’t write or even know about the posts they referenced — they had been auto-published by a plugin I didn’t fully understand.
It was a scary and embarrassing moment.
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## 🙋♂️ Owning the Mistake
I immediately removed the content, responded with an apology, and took steps to prevent it from ever happening again.
But I also realized this: If I could make this mistake, others could too.
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## 🛠️ So I Built the Manual Post Importer Plugin
I created a simple WordPress plugin that does exactly what I wish I had before:
✅ Automatically saves imported content as a **draft**
✅ Sends a clear **admin alert**
✅ Never publishes anything without your approval
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## 📥 Download the Plugin
You can download it for free here:
👉 [Manual Post Importer Plugin](https://aigetwise.com/manual-post-importer)
Use it to protect your site, especially if you’re using auto-import or AI tools.
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## 📚 Read the Full Plugin Page
Want to know exactly how it works?
Visit the official page here:
👉 [aigetwise.com/manual-post-importer](https://aigetwise.com/manual-post-importer)
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## 🙌 Final Thoughts
This experience could have been a disaster. Instead, I turned it into something useful — not just for me, but for anyone who runs a WordPress site.
Thanks for reading. Stay safe, and stay in control of your content.
Garey Brown
