Viral Examples #077

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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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Everyone Thinks Template

Why It Works

1. It challenges a well-established narrative

2. It seems too good to be true, but too high-upside to ignore

The Template

Everyone thinks [common belief].

But that’s not true.

Here are [#] examples of [better alternative]:

Our Example

Everyone thinks saving money makes you rich.

But that’s not true.

Here are 8 low-risk investments that outperform your savings account by 10x:

Make You A Better Template

Why It Works

1. Even if you don’t know Chase, he mentions his credibility in marketing which makes you want to see what he has to say

2. It’s offering a very clear outcome — become a better marketer

The Template

Here are [#] [principles/tips/frameworks] that will make you a better [profession/skill].

From a [relevant expert/authority/title].

Our Example

Here are 9 tips that will make you a smarter investor.

From a portfolio manager with 20 years of experience.

Be An Expert Template

Why It Works

1. Learning a skill like Python is hard because you often don’t know where to start. This offers a full “roadmap”

2. It’s framed as being widely accessible. No prior knowledge required

The Template

Be a [Skill/Profession/Role] Expert in [Year]: A roadmap for [audience/experience level]

Our Example

Be a Product Manager in 2026: A roadmap for aspiring tech leaders

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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