Viral Examples #032

Welcome back to Viral Examples 👋

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

Viral Examples is your superpower to grow faster on X and LinkedIn.

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Hot Take Template

Why It Works

1. Everyone loves a hot take, especially from a reputable source with tech experience.

2. The hot take is about the metaverse, a popular talking point then.

The Template

Hot take: [your hot take].

Here’s my [number] part theory…

Our Example

Hot take: higher education has lost almost all its value

Here’s my 5 part theory…

Powerful Tool Template

Why It Works

1. It applies to everyone since everyone uses Google.

2. It makes you curious because you might not think something as simple as googling could be refined.

The Template

If you use it right, [tool] is the most powerful tool in the world.

But the truth is most people suck at it.

Here are [number] [tool] tips you probably don’t know.

Our Example

If you use it right, Cursor is the most powerful tool in the world.

But the truth is most people suck at it.

Here are 10 Cursor tips that you probably don’t know.

Repurpose Template

Why It Works

1. If it went viral on another platform it has the potential to go viral on your platform.

2. It’s about a subject that is important to a lot of people.

The Template

This [platform] post [what it did for you].

[insert photo]

Our Example

This LinkedIn post shocked me.

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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