Quoting articles on social media means using a passage or idea from someone else’s work and giving credit. Best practice: quote accurately (or paraphrase clearly), add your take, and credit the source. That builds trust and keeps you on the right side of attribution.
Quoting and crediting
When you quote an article, use quotation marks or a block quote and name the source (author, publication, or link). If you paraphrase, still credit the source. Add your perspective or takeaway so it’s not just a copy. One quote or idea per post keeps the message clear. Tools that turn selected text into post drafts can help you reframe the quote for each platform; you then add the credit and your voice.
SnipPost when quoting articles
SnipPost lets you select the passage you want to quote on the article page and generate drafts for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. You get platform-appropriate length; you add the credit and your take. The Chrome extension works on any webpage. Free tier: 10 generations; paid plans for more. Install from the Chrome Web Store.