Viral Examples #090

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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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How To FIX Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a common problem that millions of people can relate to

2. It will save people money (most people would rather keep their battery lasting longer than even think about having to buy a new phone)

The Template

[Person/situation] was [struggling with pain point/problem].

[Person] [default solution].

I [tried a different approach].

Now [positive outcome].

how to FIX [problem] in [#] steps:

Our Example

My friend was struggling with weight loss.

He blamed his genetics.

I changed his daily habits instead.

Now he’s down 20 pounds.

how to FIX weight loss in 6 steps:

After # Years Template

Why It Works

1. It makes a very big, bold claim about something most people use — they will either likely agree or disagree right away (rather than being apathetic)

2. The 7 prompts are interesting to those who agree, and almost unbelievable to those who disagree. Either way, there’s interest in seeing them

The Template

After [timeframe] of [doing/using [X]], I [bold statement/outlier outcome].

So here are [#] [ways/prompts/lessons] that [positive outcome]:

Our Example

After 3 years of tracking my spending, I eliminated financial stress.

So here are 6 habits that changed my finances:

Hacks I Know At [Age] Template

Why It Works

1. Simple, concise, classic format with the twist of sharing “hacks”

2. It’s more goal-oriented than the way this format is traditionally used

The Template

[desired goal] hacks I know at [older age] that I wish I knew at [younger age]:

Our Example

Investing hacks I know at 45 that I wish I knew at 20:

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

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