Here's a concise guide to protect your website's media assets:

Protecting Images

While complete prevention of media downloads isn't possible, you can implement several effective measures to protect your content:

Watermarks

• Add semi-transparent text or logos to images
• Use photo editing software like Photoshop or GIMP
• Ensures ownership identification even in screenshots
• Helps promote your brand

Image Size Optimization

• Upload images between 1,500 to 2,500 pixels wide
• Keep file sizes under 500 KB
• Makes images suitable for web but not for printing
• Discourages unauthorized offline use

Protecting Videos

Primary Protection Methods:

• Add video watermarks using editing software
• Restrict access through member-only areas
• Use password protection for sensitive content

Protected Video Areas:

• Disabled pages
• Member site pages
• Private sites
• Evaluation sites

Protecting Audio Content

Streaming Service Integration:

• Use SoundCloud or Spotify embeddings
• Prevents direct downloads while allowing playback
• Enables easy sharing without file access

Audio Protection Strategies:

• Create preview samples instead of full tracks
• Control which portions are publicly available
• Use streaming platforms' built-in protection

Additional Security Measures

Terms of Service:

• Include clear copyright notices
• Specify usage restrictions
• Prohibit unauthorized downloading and sharing

Technical Solutions:

• Implement right-click disabling (optional)
• Use custom code for additional protection
• Consider member-only access for premium content

Best Practices:

• Regular content audits
• Monitor for unauthorized usage
• Implement multiple protection layers
• Balance protection with user experience

Remember: While these methods improve content protection, no solution is completely foolproof. Focus on creating multiple barriers while maintaining a positive user experience.

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