Watermarks: What They Are, Why We Require Them, and How to Manage Yours

Watermarking is an essential part of how our platform protects your content and your brand. Here's everything you need to know about creating, using, and managing your watermarks within your Lighter Side membership.

In this article

• What Is a Watermark?
• Watermark tutorial
• Why Do We Require Watermarks?
• Can I Remove my Watermark?
• Can I edit my Watermark?

❓ What Is a Watermark?

Your watermark is a small, visible brand mark that appears on your memes and videos when you publish them. It can be:

• Your name
• Your brokerage logo
• A custom graphic

The choice is yours, but it ensures you get credit for the content you share.

Watermark tutorial

🔒 Why Do We Require Watermarks on Memes?

We require all members to apply a watermark to every meme or video they share. Why?

• To protect the exclusivity of our content for paying members
• To prevent unauthorized use by non-members
• To ensure your brand — not someone else’s — is getting the exposure

This rule came from feedback from long-time members who wanted stronger content protection. And we listened.

⚖️ Can I Use a Branding Bar Instead of a Watermark?

No. The watermark is required on all shareable content.

However, you can use the branding bar in addition to the watermark. Together, they reinforce your branding while helping protect the creative rights of our community.

🗑️ Can I Remove Watermarks from My Account?

Yes, you can delete saved watermarks — with a few limitations:

• You must have at least two saved watermarks to delete one
• You cannot delete your currently selected default watermark (marked with a blue check)
• To delete a watermark:
  • Hover over the image you want to remove
  • Click the 🗑️ trash can icon

Make sure another watermark is set as your default (blue checkbox) first, if needed

🖌️ How Can I Edit My Watermark?

Our platform doesn’t support in-app editing of existing watermarks. But you have two easy options:

✅ Option 1: Use a Free Image Editor

Tools like Canva or Photoshop are perfect for designing and customizing your watermark before uploading.

💬 Option 2: Let Our Designer Help

Email us at helpdesk@lightersideofrealestate.com with the following:

• Your watermark idea
• Any image/logo files you'd like to use
• Text you want included

Our designer will review your request and follow up with any questions before creating it for you.