Viral Examples #028

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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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Career Advice Template

Why It Works

1. People are always looking for advice from someone who’s ahead of them.

2. He’s a reputable person who’s had a lot of success so his advice is valuable.

The Template

Advice I got early in my career: [explain advice]

Our Example

Advice I got early in my career: Don’t be afraid to push back on your boss if you have a different opinion. Rather, if you’re closer to the problem than they are you should have input they might not know. They’ll respect you more for it.

Interview Template

Why It Works

1. The opening line makes the reader curious to learn more. It almost seems unbelievable.

2. People love getting lessons about subjects that are important to them.

The Template

I interviewed [number] [subject] [time period]

I asked them to share their lessons on [subject], [subject] and [subject]:

Here’s what they told me:

Our Example

I interviewed 10 best-selling authors this month

I asked them to share their lessons on writing, writer’s block, and publishing:

Here’s what they told me:

Speechless Template

Why It Works

1. He’s sharing his personal journey which other people can relate to.

2. People love when you reveal how much money you make.

The Template

I’m speechless.

[timeframe] ago I [action]…

And today I’ve just [result of action].

Beyond grateful I get to share my journey with you.

Trust me:

Find what you love and pursue it relentlessly.

Keep going.

Our Example

I’m speechless.

1 year ago I wrote my first line of software…

And today I’ve just passed $10k MRR for my SaaS tool.

Beyond grateful I get to share my journey with you.

Trust me:

Find what you love and pursue it relentlessly.

Keep going.

Let’s Go Viral

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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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