Viral Examples #083

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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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Can Be Complicated Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a good entry-level topic for folks who are interested in the VC and startup world but don’t really know how it works yet (of which there are many)

2. Alex has credibility is simplifying complex topics in this space

The Template

[X] can be complicated.

Let’s make it simple.

[#] [terms/rules/ideas/habits] every [audience] should know:

Our Example

Fitness can be complicated.

Let’s make it simple.

5 habits that every gym-goer should know:

# That Can Make You Template

Why It Works

1. The first line establishes credibility about this specific topic

2. He’s curating his best picks for you, saving you time

The Template

[Bold claim/story].

[Big obstacle or overwhelming choice].

Here are [#] [specific items] that will [promise/result] in [timeframe]:

Our Example

Writing online got me 3 job offers in 90 days.

But most people have no idea where to start.

Here are 12 writing frameworks that will make you stand out in 2026:

If I Had To Start From Zero Template

Why It Works

1. Many people are thinking about their annual goals at this time of year

2. Many of those same people literally are starting from 0

The Template

If I had to start from zero and my goal was to [the goal] in [timeframe], this is everything I’d do:

Our Example

If I had to start from zero and my goal was to grow to 100k followers in one year, this is everything I’d do:

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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