Viral Examples #010

Welcome back to Viral Examples 👋

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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10 Important Things Template

Why It Works

1. Authority → Nick’s built multiple businesses in public. He’s a reputable source on the subject and formats the info in an easy-to-digest manner.

2. History → Nick’s posted controversial takes on hiring workers outside the US in the past, so people are naturally interested in what he’s learned.

The Template

[Number] important things I’ve learned about [your niche]:

Our Example

12 important things I’ve learned about dieting:

How to Guide Template

Why It Works

1. He gives you a detailed breakdown with proven results of how to improve your business.

The Template

[Number] ways to increase [KPI] in [domain]:

[KPI] is at an all-time [low/high].

[Another KPI] is down by [percentage] since [date].

You need to [desired action.

Here’s how…

Our Example

6 ways to increase cost-per-million (CPM) on Meta ads:

CPM is at an all-time high.

Meta ads cost 51% more than they did in 2015.

You need to create engaging creatives to decrease CPM.

Here’s how…

Winning Template

Why It Works

1. He boils down success to a few easy-to-digest bullet points.

The Template

Winning on [subject] is 99%

1. [what winning is 1]

2. [what winning is 2]

3. [what winning is 3]

4. [what winning is 4]

5. [what winning is 5]

Our Example

Winning on TikTok is 99%

1. Using quick edits

2. Posting consistently

3. Staying in your niche

4. Using trending sounds

5. Leading with a killer hook

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