Viral Examples #050

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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’m Shocked Template

Why It Works

1. Shocked is a great word for content if it comes off naturally. Including it at the beginning of a post draws people’s attention

2. It offers a clear plan you can read about

The Template

I’m shocked why most [group] still don’t [use obvious tool/strategy] for [specific goal].

Here’s how to [achieve desirable result] in the next [time frame]:

Our Example

I’m shocked most creators still don’t use AI to repurpose content.

Here’s how to turn one tweet into a week of posts in under 10 minutes:

X Tips For Template

Why It Works

1. Classic one-line hook with the promise of a valuable numbered list

2. It “shows” instead of just “telling” by including one in the first post in the thread

The Template

[#] tips for anyone who wants to get better at [topic or skill]

1. [tip #1]

[why tip #1 matters/works]

Our Example

7 tips for anyone who wants to get better at managing their time

1. Block your calendar for deep work.

If it’s not scheduled, it won’t happen.

Stop Using Template

Why It Works

1. It gets right to the point. No fluff.

2. It promises something better than the platforms you probably know

3. The exclamation points are a little crazy but they catch your eye

The Template

Stop using [3 popular tools/platforms] for [goal]!!!

Here are [#] [tools/platforms] where you can/that can [achieve result]:↓

Our Example

Stop using Google Docs, Notion, and Trello for productivity!!!

Here are 7 tools that help you get work done faster: ↓

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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