Viral Examples #007

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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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Famous Person’s Content Template

Why It Works

1. It summarizes the work of a famous person in an easy-to-digest format.

2. It starts with an intriguing quote and leaves you hanging for what’s next

The Template

I just [read/listened to] [famous person] [type of content] on [topic], this struck me:

[Insert a quote or what struck you]

What [he/she] [wrote/said] next will surprise the sh*t out of you.

Here’s what [he/she] had to say:

[Photo]

Our Example

I just listened to Andrew Huberman’s podcast on nicotine, this struck me:

He claims that a small dose of nicotine can actually be beneficial.

What he said next will surprise the sh*t out of you.

Here’s what he had to say:

Common Themes Template

Why It Works

1. Quality info: If you’re experienced in some niche you probably have advice about that niche you can share.

2. Easy to read: Two short lines followed by a thread of quick advice can be consumed quickly.

The Template

I’ve [what you’ve done] in [timeframe].

Here are the [number] [specific attribute] I see in every [type of person/thing]:

Our Example

I’ve written 20 viral posts in the last 6 months.

Here are the 5 common themes in each one:

Product Demo Template

Why It Works

1. Easy to consume: Three short lines of copy with a 10-second video make it really easy to consume.

2. Visuals: Everyone loves a visual to go with it. Visuals are thumb-stoppers.

The Template

[Your ICP] are going to love this.

This is [legacy product] for [niche software]

& it’s available for everyone to try 👇🏻

[Insert demo]

Our Example

Editors are going to love this.

This is Canva for video editors.

& it’s available for everyone to try 👇🏻

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