Viral Examples #098

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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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Should Hear This Template

Why It Works

1. It talks about an issue many people find hard to talk about

2. It proposes surprising reasons from an authoritative source

The Template

A [credible authority] revealed what [specific group] [negative outcome].

[He/She/They] said: “It’s usually [#] [behaviors/patterns/mistakes] [group] [does repeatedly].”

[Specific audience] should hear this…..

Our Example

A 4x exited founder revealed what makes startups fail after early traction.

He said: “It’s usually 4 patterns founders repeat under pressure.”

Every early-stage founder should hear this…..

Use The Golden Response Template

Why It Works

1. It raises a high-stakes scenario that many people may not know the right way to handle

2. It claims to have a “silver bullet” type of way to handle it

The Template

During [situation], if they ask: “[common question]”

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:

Our Example

During a networking conversation, if they ask: “So what do you do?”

USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:

The Full Explanation Template

Why It Works

1. It appeals directly to the reader in a heartfelt way that feels more authentic than most threads

2. It offers a lot of relevant value for his audience all in one place

The Template

I put a lot of [effort/intent/heart] into [specific work], I hope it [benefit to audience].

📌 Here’s a pinned thread of everything I’ve [verb].

([future signal])

Our Example

I put a lot of effort into testing AI tools daily to find what actually works, I hope it saves you time.

📌 Here’s a pinned thread of everything I’ve used.

(more coming soon)

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

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1. Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.

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