Viral Examples #039

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Each week we break down 3 posts that got lots of engagement on X and LinkedIn:

• Why the post resonated

• A templated version you can copy/paste and use

• Our own example using the template

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Did You Know Template

Why It Works

1. He hooks you in the first three words by asking you if you know something.

2. He reveals a fascinating fact about a subject he’s an expert on.

The Template

Did you know: [interesting fact].

[Explanation of interesting fact].

Our Example

Did you know: Google was originally called BackRub, a name given to the research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

The name Google is a play on the mathematical term googol which is the number one followed by 100 zeros.

Most People Don’t Realize Template

Why It Works

1. He hooks you because you immediately want to know what most people don’t realize.

2. He’s reputable on the subject.

The Template

Most people don’t realize just how [adjective] it is to [what most people don’t realize].

[Supporting statement].

Our Example

Most people don’t realize just how valuable it is to write online every day.

It’s the easiest way to engage with interesting people.

Out of Control Template

Why It Works

1. He shows that he is a credible source on the subject.

2. He leads with a provoking statement that many may agree with.

The Template

[Subject] are out of control.

I [your credibility]

I [more of your credibility].

Here is how I am navigating [subject] as a [subject]:

Our Example

Series A rounds are out of control.

I raised a Series A from Andreessen Horowitz.

I have been a startup founder for five years.

Here is how I am navigating raising a Series A as a founder:

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

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1. Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.

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