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Outrunning the clones with this free service

When you first start a business, everything is shiny and new. There are so many new experiences and there is so much growth! The first few years are generally quite exciting as you find your rhythm.
For many business owners, they may initially sell on marketplaces. Over time, they may also add their own website. The business grows steadily, and all the vibes are good. In some cases, the business may grow incredibly fast.
But then it gets complicated
There can be a darker side and hard part to all this growth. Many businesses at some point will deal with design theft, IP or copyright violation, or outright clones. It is such a hard topic for so many artisan businesses. You pour your heart and soul into your business, and fraudsters try to take it away. The fraud comes in so many forms.
We are digging into the common types of fraud to help you better understand what is happening. As pragmatists, we want to make you aware that there are processes you can follow in these situations. There are proactive things you can do to get out in front of the fraudsters. Curious to learn more? Let’s dive into a free service you can use to get notified of website clones.

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