Viral Examples #049

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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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X Ideas For Template

Why It Works

1. It blends humor and group identity

2. It ends with a question

The Template

[category or concept] ideas for [specific group/audience]:

• [relatable example #1]

• [relatable example #2]

• [relatable example #3]

• [relatable example #4]

What else?

Our Example

Procrastination ideas for startup founders:

• Checking Stripe every 12 minutes

• Editing your roadmap instead of building it

• Writing a tweet instead of replying to investors

• Redesigning your landing page for the 10th time this quarter

What else?

I Don’t Get It Template

Why It Works

1. You instantly wonder what he doesn’t get. It’s an odd way to start a tweet, in a good way

2. The value prop (automating tedious work) is appealing

The Template

I don’t get it. People still don’t [do obvious high-leverage thing].

Here are [#] of the best [tools/resources] that’ll help you [outcome]:

Our Example

I don’t get it. People still don’t build personal brands on social media.

Here are 10 of the best viral templates that’ll help you get started quickly:

The Best X Aren’t Template

Why It Works

1. The first line feels provocative

2. But the second line reveals a genuine truth

The Template

The best [group] aren’t [trait/mindset].

They just [action] despite [emotional state].

Our Example

The best leaders aren’t always sure.

They just decide despite uncertainty.

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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