Viral Examples #042

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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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Every Tip Template

Why It Works

1. The opening line establishing instant credibility

2. He drops the first tip to trigger FOMO for the rest of the thread.

The Template

After [X] years in [industry/skill], here’s every [lesson/tip/insight] I could come up with:

1. [One simple but powerful piece of advice].

Our Example

After 15 years in investing, here’s every investing tip I could come up with:

1. Time in the market beats timing the market.

Say Goodbye Template

Why It Works

1. Dismissing something popular is a strong hook that grabs attention

2. The image is aggressive and eye-catching (and simple to re-create)

The Template

Say goodbye to [widely used platform/tool].

Here are [X] best [alternatives] that will [high-value benefit]:

Our Example

Say goodbye to Google Search.

Here are 5 AI-powered search engines that will 10x your productivity:

Dead Simple Template

Why It Works

1. It has a powerful hook that creates curiosity

2. It breaks down a strategy into 3 actionable steps

3. It uses social proof with someone who applied the strategy

The Template

[Target Audience] underestimate this dead-simple [strategy]:

1. [Step 1]

2. [Step 2]

3. [Step 3]

[Proof of success – a real-life example or outcome]

It works if you [key mindset or action required].

Our Example

Founders underestimate this dead-simple way to launch an AI SaaS:

1. Find a task that people do manually every day.

2. Build an AI-powered tool that automates 90% of it.

3. Charge businesses a monthly subscription.

Zayd Ali did exactly this and 5x’d Valley’s revenue in 2024

It works if you focus on saving people time and make people money.

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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