‘Repost’ is a term used on social media to describe the act of sharing someone else’s post. Reposts can be any type of content, including photos, videos, and articles. When you repost someone else’s content, you effectively share it with your followers. The term “repost” is most commonly used on Instagram, but it can also be used on other platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. This can be done with either permission or without permission, though most platforms (such as social media sites) have rules against reposting without permission. When reposting content, crediting the original creator is generally considered good. This can be done by tagging them in the post or including their handle in the caption.
Reposting is a great way to share someone else’s content and give them exposure to your own followers.
Example
Here is an example of reposting from LinkedIn’s page.
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