This post explains a common situation: when an AI or assistant cannot fetch the text from a link and asks the user to paste the article instead.
I’ll walk through why that happens, what information is needed to produce a high-quality summary, and practical, secure steps you can follow to share article text so an accurate, SEO-friendly summary can be created.
Why an assistant may ask you to paste the article
There are several technical and policy reasons an assistant can’t pull content directly from a URL.
Sometimes the page is behind a paywall, blocked by a robots.txt rule, requires authentication, or is dynamically generated in ways the assistant’s browsing capability can’t handle.
Other times, privacy and safety policies prevent automated scraping.
When an assistant requests that you paste the text, it’s a practical workaround that ensures the content you want summarized is available.
This also allows you to remain in control of what’s shared.
What to include when you paste an article
Providing the right pieces of information upfront speeds up the process and improves accuracy.
At a minimum, include the full article body.
If you can, also include the headline, author, publication date, and a link so the assistant can preserve proper context and attribution.
Best practices for sharing article text
Follow these simple steps to share content safely and effectively.
This helps the assistant deliver a concise, accurate summary or a rewritten article tailored for SEO and readability.
Step 1: Copy the entire article text from the source, including the headline and author if available.
Do not include sensitive personal data or copyrighted content you do not have the right to share.
Step 2: Paste the text directly into the chat.
If the article is very long, paste the most relevant sections or ask for segment-by-segment summarization.
Step 3: Specify your goal — for example, “Create a 10-sentence summary” or “Rewrite as an SEO-optimized blog post of ~600 words.”
Clear instructions reduce back-and-forth and improve output quality.
Privacy and copyright considerations
When you paste content, remember that copyrighted material often requires permission for distribution beyond personal use.
If you’re sharing excerpts under fair use (e.g., for commentary or summarization), indicate that purpose.
Avoid pasting private, medical, or financial data that could identify individuals.
If you need a rewrite for publication, you can ask for paraphrasing with attribution.
Alternatively, supply a public-domain or your own text to avoid copyright issues.
What you can expect after pasting the article
Once you paste the content and define the request, the assistant can produce:
Be precise about your needs and supply context.
This helps ensure the created content is accurate and useful.
If you have an article ready, paste it here with the desired output format.
For example: “10-sentence summary” or “600-word SEO blog post.”
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