Viral Examples #036

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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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Controversial Take Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a controversial take that will garner plenty of replies.

2. It’s only two lines of copy so you can read it quickly.

The Template

If you’re a [subject] in your [age], [action].

[Crazy result] if you have to

Our Example

If you’re an ambitious person in your 20s, start a company.

Quit your job if you have to.

One Liner Template

Why It Works

1. It’s one short line saying something that a lot of people can resonate with.

2. He’s reputable about the subject because he’s built multiple startups.

The Template

Most [subject] would probably [what would happen] if they [what they did this].

Our Example

Most people would probably become 50% more productive if they just put their phone in another room.

People Hate This Fact Template

Why It Works

1. The hook is catchy and gets people to read the second line.

2. He gives a take that easily creates conversation.

The Template

I know people hate this fact but:

[the fact]

Our Example

I know people hate this fact but:

Every successful person I know is a voracious reader.

Time to Grow

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

1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

Megaphone, the team behind Viral Examples, helps with both.

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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