Viral Examples #006

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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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Hot Topic Hijack Template

Why It Works

1. Trending topic: Twitter’s open-sourced algorithm was a hot topic at the time, so he made a post on it immediately.

2. Easy breakdown: He breaks down everything you need to know in one simple thread.

The Template

[Company/person/topic that is trending] [why it’s trending].

But what does it mean for you?

I spent the evening analyzing it.

Here’s what you need to know:

Our Example

OpenAI revealed ChatGPT-4o to the world.

But what does it mean for you?

I spend the evening analyzing it.

Here’s what you need to know:

Easy Wins Template

Why It Works

1. People love simple ways to get ahead in life. If you can curate helpful tips like this it can do well.

2. One truth: He positions the content of the thread as the only true way to achieve the reader’s goal of getting in shape.

3. Aspirational: He says his solution will put you ahead of 98% of people.

The Template

No amount of [topic] will make up for a sh*t [related topic].

Here are [number] simple [noun] to make you [outcome you want] than [percentage] of [population/target market].

([explain why it’s easy])

Our Example

No amount of marketing hacks will make up for a sh*t product.

Here are 6 simple product-building tactics to make you grow faster than 90% of competitors:

(you can implement these in 1 day)

Most People Sleep On Template

Why It Works

1. It’s intriguing: Everyone wants to know what they’re underrating to better utilize it.

The Template

Most people sleep on [noun].

I owe [noun] for [what it’s done for you].

I’ve [how you’ve benefited from it].

[number] proven ways to [verb] [noun]

1. [Way 1]

2. [Way 2]

3. [Way 3]

4. [Way 4]

Our Example

Most people sleep on cold email.

I owe cold email for helping me build a revenue-generating machine for my business.

I’ve closed 6 figures worth of deals. I’ve hired amazing people. It’s literally changed my life.

4 ways to do effective cold email

1. Make it personal

2. Do your research

3. Always follow up

4. Provide value first

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