Viral Examples #031

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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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Blows my Mind Template

Why It Works

1. He includes graphics that are shocking proof of his statement.

2. It’s relatable as many people have bought a TV and have paid for other services in the graph.

The Template

It still blows my mind [what blows your mind].

[insert graphic]

Our Example

It still blows my mind that Apple makes more money from AirPods than Uber makes from their entire business.

Strategies Template

Why It Works

1. It’s relatable since there are a ton of W-2 employees who want to save money on taxes.

2. He’s reputable because he’s building a startup in the space.

The Template

No group in [place] [what they do or experience that’s unique].

But, that doesn’t mean you can’t [counterintuitive point].

Here are [number] strategies for [subject] to [action]:

Our Example

No group in Silicon Valley gets knocked down more than startup founders.

But, that doesn’t mean they can’t become billionaires.

Here are 10 strategies for founders to increase their odds of success:

Timeline Template

Why It Works

1. It involves companies that everyone is familiar with.

2. It’s three simple lines that takes five seconds to read.

The Template

[Date]: [what took place]

[Date]: [Subsequent action that took place after]

Name a better [action]

Our Example

2004: Peter Thiel invests $500k for 10% of Facebook

2024: 10% of Facebook is ~9B

Name a better investment.

Time to Grow

There’s two parts to getting results from posting content:

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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