Viral Examples #045

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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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You Will Suddenly Template

Why It Works

1. It implies a hidden secret to success

2. It’s broad but true without being condescending

The Template

You will suddenly get much [better/luckier/more successful] in life once you learn how to [skill 1], [skill 2], and [skill 3].

Our Example

You will suddenly make more money once you learn how to solve painful problems, price based on value, and sell without sounding salesy.

I Don’t Understand Template

Why It Works

1. People are interested in how AI can help them with specific tasks right now, and he positions himself and this context as helpful for that

2. The image is eye-catching

The Template

I don’t understand why people aren’t using [method] for [problem].

Use this [method] to [achieve desired result] in no time:

Our Example

I don’t understand why founders struggle to get their first 10 customers.

Use this 3-step method to land paying users without ads:

X Are For, Y Are For Template

Why It Works

1. It’s surprising because the first thing it mentions sounds good, but then you realize there’s an even better option

2. It’s simple, punchy, and packed with wisdom.

The Template

[Concept 1] is/are for people who care about [short-term result]. [Concept 2] is/are for people who care about [long-term success].

Our Example

Hard work is for people who care about effort. Smart work is for people who care about results.

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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