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Reposting Content

Sometimes it is better to share other people’s content instead of creating your own.

1 Learn the concept

Sometimes it is better to share other people's content instead of creating your own. Reposting can show that you are aware of your industry, support partners and save you time. Done well it builds relationships and trust. This lesson explains when and how to repost, how to add your own comment and how to give credit.

A checklist of rules for reposting other people's contentREPOST GUIDELINESRead it fully before you shareAdd a short comment on why it mattersCredit the original creatorAsk permission for images and customer contentSkip anything you cannot stand behind
Reposting builds relationships when it is selective and credited.

2 See it in action

  • Share content your audience would value.
  • Add a short comment that explains why it matters.
  • Always credit the original source.
  • Do not repost things you have not read or cannot stand behind.

Worked example

Reposting a customer review

Original: a customer posts, "Best sourdough in town."

Repost: "Thank you, Priya! We bake it fresh at 5 a.m. and love that you noticed."

Process: ask permission, credit her, and add your own comment.

Result to look for: Priya feels appreciated and shares it, and other readers see real feedback.

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A marketing consultant reposts a customer's thoughtful review with a thank-you and a comment. The customer feels appreciated and shares the post, and others see real feedback.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Find three posts worth reposting.
  2. Write your comment for each.
  3. Write repost guidelines for your brand.

Worksheet Repost guidelinesOpen, print or save as PDF

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