Viral Examples #043

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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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I’ll Never Bet Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a bold, controversial statement (for some people) yet hard to argue with

2. The aforementioned persona will like it just to show they are one of those types and are worth betting on

The Template

I’ll never [support/invest in/bet on/tru] a [person/professional] who doesn’t [high-effort behavior].

Our Example

I’ll never hire a marketer who doesn’t create content themselves.

A Hill I’m Willing To Die On Template

Why It Works

1. It takes a definitive stance on a widely-discussed, divisive topic

2. It entices people to engage with their opinions

The Template

A hill I’m willing to die on:

[Hot take that challenges a popular belief].

Our Example

A hill I’m willing to die on:

80%+ of meetings should be async Slack chats.

You Want To Template

Why It Works

1. The structure makes it feel instantly actionable

2. It has an easy to follow formula to achieve a desired reward

3. It reminds us that what we want is easier to get than we often believe

The Template

you want [desired outcome]? easy.

[Step 1], [Step 2], [Step 3]

then you’ll [achieve ultimate outcome].

Our Example

you want to be rich? easy.

spend less than you make, invest the rest, ignore lifestyle creep.

then you’ll have financial freedom.

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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