Notion Web Clipper Tutorial: Save Web Pages Directly to Your Notion Workspace

Stop juggling bookmarks and screenshots! This Notion Web Clipper tutorial shows you how to effortlessly save web pages directly into your Notion workspace. Organize research, articles, and inspiration with ease. Learn how to clip entire pages, selected text, or even just links, customizing your Notion database seamlessly. Maximize your productivity with this powerful browser extension – let's get started!

Methods: Using Notion Web Clipper on Desktop (Chrome)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Install the Notion Web Clipper

    • Install the Notion Web Clipper Chrome extension from the Chrome Store.
    Install the Notion Web Clipper Chrome extension from the Chrome Store.
    Install the Notion Web Clipper
  2. Log in to Notion

    • Ensure you're logged into your Notion account in your browser.
    Ensure you're logged into your Notion account in your browser.
    Log in to Notion
  3. Navigate to the webpage

    • Navigate to the webpage you want to save.
    Navigate to the webpage you want to save.
    Navigate to the webpage
  4. Activate the Web Clipper

    • Click the Notion Web Clipper icon in your Chrome browser.
    Click the Notion Web Clipper icon in your Chrome browser.
    Activate the Web Clipper
  5. Select Destination and Title

    • Title the resource and select the correct workspace and database (e.g., your Resource Hub template).
    Title the resource and select the correct workspace and database (e.g., your Resource Hub template).
    Select Destination and Title
  6. Save and Organize

    • Save the page. It will automatically appear in the uncategorized section of your database. Add relevant categories and information later.
    Save the page. It will automatically appear in the uncategorized section of your database. Add relevant categories and information later.
    Save and Organize

Tips

  • Use the Resource Hub template for organized saving.

Methods: Using Notion Web Clipper on Mobile (iOS/Android)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Install Notion App

    • Ensure the Notion app is installed on your phone.
    Ensure the Notion app is installed on your phone.
    Install Notion App
  2. Share Article to Notion

    • Find the article you want to add and click the 'Share' option.
    • Select the Notion app from the sharing options.
    Select the Notion app from the sharing options. Select the Notion app from the sharing options.
    Share Article to Notion
  3. Select Destination in Notion

    • Select the correct workspace and database to add the article to.
    Select the correct workspace and database to add the article to.
    Select Destination in Notion
  4. Save and Edit

    • Save the page. You can directly edit the resource on your phone using the Notion app.
    Save the page. You can directly edit the resource on your phone using the Notion app.
    Save and Edit
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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Clipping the wrong content

Reason: Accidental selection of unwanted elements like ads or sidebars.
Solution: Carefully select the desired content area before clicking the 'Clip' button.

2. Incorrect page organization

Reason: Saving clipped pages to a cluttered or inappropriate Notion database.
Solution: Create a dedicated Notion database and establish a clear filing system for clipped web pages.

3. Losing clipped content

Reason: Forgetting to select a destination page or database within Notion.
Solution: Ensure a Notion page or database is selected as the target destination before clipping.

FAQs

How do I install the Notion Web Clipper?
You can install the Notion Web Clipper directly from your browser's extension store. Search for "Notion Web Clipper" in the Chrome Web Store (for Chrome), Firefox Add-ons (for Firefox), or your browser's equivalent.
Can I customize how web pages are saved to Notion?
Yes! The Notion Web Clipper allows you to choose the page type (full page, article, simplified article), add a title, select the destination page in your Notion workspace, and even add tags for better organization before clipping.