Viral Examples #029

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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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This is Insane Template

Why It Works

1. The hook forces you to read the rest of the tweet.

2. He gives a surprising fact and then backs it up with research in the following tweet.

The Template

This is insane:

[insane fact].

Our Example

This is insane:

Email predates the World Wide Web. Ray Tomlinson sent the first email to himself in 1971, 20 years before Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web.

Underrated Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a subject that a lot of people can relate to and comment on.

2. It’s easy to read in two short sentences.

The Template

[Action] is so underrated.

[Explain why it’s underrated].

Our Example

Exercising every day is so underrated.

You feel physically fit, mentally sharp, and much more attractive.

With… Template

Why It Works

1. He’s posting about the platform that he’s using.

2. A ton of people resonated with it because it’s true.

The Template

Seriously, on [platform] you can interact with:

• [Subject]

• [Subject]

• [Subject]

• [Subject]

• [Subject]

There’s nothing else like it.

Our Example

Seriously, with cold email you can interact with:

• CEOs

• Podcasters

• Athletes

• Entrepreneurs

• Journalists

There’s nothing else like it.

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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.

2. Our creator network helps get your posts in front of the right audience.

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