Viral Examples #026

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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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Best ROI Template

Why It Works

1. It’s so short it’s hard not to read.

2. It’s a topic that has broad appeal.

The Template

[Number] things that I’ve seen have [result]:

Our Example

12 things that I’ve seen have the best longterm payoff:

I Can’t Stop Thinking About Template

Why It Works

1. The first five words hook you and make you want to know what he can’t stop thinking about.

2. If he can’t stop thinking about it, it must be important and valuable info for the reader.

The Template

I can’t stop thinking about this piece of advice a friend once told me:

[piece of advice]

Our Example

I can’t stop thinking about this piece of advice a friend once told me:

“You don’t have to show up to every argument you’re invited to.”

Most Suck Template

Why It Works

1. It can be read in 3 seconds and you know exactly what you’re getting.

2. The photos are thumb-stopping.

The Template

Most [subject] suck.

Here are [number] [subject] that don’t:

[Insert photo]

Our Example

Most landing pages suck.

Here are 10 landing pages that don’t:

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