Viral Examples #065

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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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This Took Me X Years To Template

Why It Works

1. It sells the idea that it’s filled with the important parts of what someone has learned

2. Brett’s experience and success implies these will be extremely valuable

The Template

This took me [X] years to [verb], I’ll [verb] it to you in [Y] minutes:

Our Example

I spent 7 years learning how to negotiate, I’ll show you in 3 minutes:

If You Want To Learn X Template

Why It Works

1. Everyone is interested in learning AI workflow tools like n8n right now

2. The hook promises the thread will encompass everything you need to know to actually build something

The Template

If you want to [learn/do X], [verb] this.

It’s the fastest way to understand [what it is], [why it matters], and [how to use it to achieve Y] 👇

Our Example

If you want to start investing, read this. It’s the fastest way to understand what to buy, why it grows, and how to start small 👇

You’re Wasting Template

Why It Works

1. Most people who watch a lot of YouTube implicitly feel like they’re wasting time, so the hook initially triggers that soft-guilt

2. It tells you there’s a more efficient way to learn the same thing, giving you a way to resolve that guilt in the future

The Template

You’re wasting [time/money] [common habit].

These [#] [tools/tips] helped me [verb] faster than [worse alternative].

Copy-paste them. Save [substantial period of time] of [action]. 👇

Our Example

You’re wasting thousands on ads that don’t work.

These 6 free marketing tools helped me grow my leads faster than any agency.

Copy-paste them. Save months of testing 👇

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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